Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Before today, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office chaplains provided prayer + aid and a listening ear to wildfire evacuees at Glover Middle School and a nearby Red Cross shelter after the complex fires forced residents to leave.

They worked alongside first responders and used a therapy dog to help build trust.

Ghostbusters in Concert will feature live orchestral renditions of Elmer Bernstein's iconic score, recreated by his son Peter Bernstein.

The tour debuts at the historic Bing Crosby Theater on Friday in Spokane Valley (a first for the production in the area).

Sonic Live in Concert kicks off on Sunday in Spokane to celebrate 35 years of the classic game series—featuring a full rock ensemble that brings diverse music from pop-rock to jazz to life.

The global tour aims to engage longtime fans and welcome new concertgoers.

The Spokane Symphony opens its 81st season today at Fox Theater with guest pianist Mackenzie Melemed performing Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet score and selections including Kabalevsky’s overture (Colas Breugnon) and Amy Beach's Piano Concerto in C-sharp minor.

Country singer Rodney Atkins, with three decades of hits, will perform at Spokane Tribe Casino on Friday; tickets start at $35.89 on the venue website.

Federal proposals could cut $1.6 million from Spokane Colleges' Head Start program, reducing key services like health screenings and increasing classroom sizes and ratios for 691 children.

Administrators and advocates urge input online by Oct. 6 — warning these changes may hurt early learning.

Spokane Public Schools is proposing a levy on the November ballot that will ask voters to support funding for key school improvements in the district.

Adams Elementary marks a construction milestone today at 4 p.m. as crews, staff, and students sign the final beam before it is hoisted into place.

The new school—part of the Together Spokane initiative—is set to open in fall with improved accessibility and special space for the Boys and Girls Clubs.

Voters will decide on two replacement levies this November to fund school programs and building updates.

If approved, property tax rates will remain unchanged and the new funding—costing a $400,000 homeowner about $1,400 a year—will take effect in 2028.

The EPA finished removing hazardous material from 789 burned properties in Spokane within one month, ahead of FEMA's 60-day deadline.

Homeowners can now begin necessary asbestos surveys before further property repairs.

The Out of Darkness Walk gathered community members at Riverfront Park’s North Pavilion to support suicide prevention during Suicide Prevention Month.

Organizers said the event offered a place to share memories and hope for those facing loss.