Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Washington's updated pay transparency law gives employers a five-day window to fix job postings missing salary range information while job seekers can sue for damages from $100 to $5,000—moving efforts to hold companies accountable for fair pay.

A state Supreme Court ruling on Sept. 4 confirmed that applicants need not prove good faith to sue, a decision that critics say may slow progress in closing the pay gap.

Gonzaga University is holding a week of events to celebrate its history, faculty, and students and will end on Friday with a formal ceremony installing new President Katia Passerini.

The new president—who has spent two months on campus greeting returning students—will lead the university as it faces challenges like campus safety and climate concerns.

On September 22, the Washington State Patrol warned drivers to obey bus safety rules after more bus collisions occurred in September 2024.

Drivers must stop 20 feet from buses when they show flashing yellow lights + a red stop paddle, and fines start at $500 + are not waived.

Spokane officials warned that starting in April, fires near Spokane may burn longer because the new 911 dispatch system has a gap after the split with SREC, delaying mutual aid for at least seven months until the city establishes its own system—posing risks to public safety.

City leaders stressed that the void in the dispatch service is expected to persist until changes are fully implemented.

Spokane City Council will vote today at 6 p.m. on an ordinance that removes costly conditional use permits for childcare facilities in residential zones—if passed, daycares can operate in both residential and commercial areas following a new state law.

This change aims to improve local access to affordable childcare.

The Spokane Tribe is working to lower Native youth suicide rates by helping people connect with their culture—on Sept.

10, Tribal members joined with the Wellpinit School District and the Spokane Tribal Network for a Walk for Life, and in November they will hold a three-day training on behavioral health.

Local lawn experts told residents to remove dead grass, poke holes in the soil, and schedule sprinkler blowouts to get yards ready for winter — cleaning up leaves and cutting hedges helps stop damage.

The tips aim to keep lawns healthy during the cold season.

On Monday, Central Valley beat Gonzaga Prep in slowpitch softball as Ella Bendele hit a grand slam with nine RBIs and Mt. Spokane girls soccer won when Lizbeth Campos scored the go ahead goal in the 66th minute—key highlights from the Greater Spokane League prep games.

Folk Bird Quilting Workshop with Heather Black

5:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. — Spokane Fairgrounds — Quilt Kit required — Create a delightful family of modern birds in this hands-on quilt workshop.

Cozy Village Quilting Workshop with Fran Gulick

5:30 p.m. — The Quilting Bee — Registration required — Learn to create a modern quilt with three dynamic house block patterns under expert guidance.

Wild Moose Chase Trail Run

8 AM — Riverside State Park — Entry fee applies — Experience one of the best trail runs in the Pacific Northwest with options for 5k, 10k, and 25k races.

Manufacturing Suppliers Expo

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM — Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center — Cost info not provided — Connect with key players in the regional manufacturing industry at this annual expo.