Good morning, Spokane Valley.

The Spokane Strong Wildfire Recovery event helps residents sort through insurance claims and document losses after the area fires+ The free event is held today at North Central High School from noon to 8:00 p.m.+

Brick West Brewing Company hosts a two-day Oktoberfest in downtown Spokane that began Saturday afternoon and continues until close today.

The event features five local breweries serving fresh Oktoberfest beer, food from nearby vendors, and live music by local artists.

Firefighters demonstrated rescue skills and safety training at the Spokane Valley Fire Department's open house today — featuring a life-sized dummy rescue and educational booths, while a free Friends and Family CPR class is set for next Saturday.

Kitchen Engine in Spokane is celebrating 20 years today with a donation to local nonprofit Christ's Kitchen (marking its ongoing support for the community).

Railroads helped spur Spokane’s growth beginning in 1873 and their legacy remains in landmarks like the Great Northern Clock Tower – a reminder of when rail tracks defined downtown and neighborhoods.

Stage Left Theater debuts 'Mad Underground', an original play by a local playwright today in Spokane.

The production offers a fresh take on local theater.

Spokane Public Schools is proposing to shift start times to 7:30 a.m. for middle, 8:15 a.m. for high, and 9 a.m. for elementary schools as part of a new transportation plan; experts worry the earlier middle start conflicts with adolescent sleep needs (research shows later starts boost learning).

Hundreds of volunteers gathered on World Cleanup Day to clean up Spokane River, organized by Riverkeeper and Lands Council.

By midday they filled a truckload of trash + used new recycling bags made from repurposed materials to protect the river ecosystem.

Policymakers in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Washington are testing new wildfire funding models that mix steady baseline funding for preparedness and flexible reserves for suppression (Washington has set aside $125 million per biennium with a public dashboard).

These efforts aim to lower fire risks and boost community resilience.

Ossie McIntyre scored the game-winning goal in a shootout as the Chiefs edged Tri-City 3-2 in their season opener at Toyota Center on Saturday in Kennewick + the win may signal improved power play after a low rate last season.