Good morning, Spokane Valley.

After the Spokane area fires, Partners received a year’s donations in six weeks and has helped 400 survivors with tailored support.

The organization redirected extra items to groups like the YWCA and will hold a volunteer event next Wednesday (to sort donations), said executive Sarah Henderson.

Seattle native Joseph Baird won first place at Spokane County Fair with his 1,006-pound pumpkin, which he nurtured by dedicating up to 25 hours a week to his expansive backyard greenhouse — larger than his home.

He plans to upgrade his setup next year to challenge the state record.

The Velvet Fox, a new wine bar and gift shop, opens today in the former Dan's Barbershop location in Spokane Valley, offering wine tastings and unique gifts for local residents.

Spokane author Leyna Krow won the WA State Book Award for fiction last week for her book 'Sinkhole, and Other Inexplicable Voids' (a collection of speculative stories addressing climate anxiety in the region).

Her work highlights the creative spirit of our local literary community.

Spokane Public Schools faced a cybersecurity incident Sunday night that kept key online systems (including PowerSchool and the payroll system) offline for district staff; a third-party expert (a technical specialist) was brought in to investigate while families were advised to reach out for updates by email or phone.

Local credit unions and school districts held Money IRL on Tuesday in Spokane as 11th and 12th grade students practiced real-life budgeting with a mock income and expenses simulation — the event aimed to boost financial literacy for future financial choices.

Four local credit unions hosted Money IRL yesterday at Spokane Convention Center, engaging over 1,500 high school students from 10 school districts in hands-on financial lessons through interactive challenges and a budgeting simulation — organizers plan to expand the event next year.

Washington residents who bought generic drugs from Emcure, Heritage, Bausch, Glenmark, Lannett, or Apotex between May 2009 and December 2019 are eligible to claim compensation - a settlement addressing illegal price increases.

They can check online for details on eligibility.

Calls to the 988 suicide lifeline have surged in the community during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, local experts report.

A Hope Walk on Sept. 26 at Riverfront Park North Bank Shelter and free NAMI training on Sept. 30 at 152 South Jefferson Street will support mental health awareness.

Hooptown Youth Leagues reopened registration for the 2026-27 season in Spokane and late signups (which lose guaranteed spots) may miss a secured slot.

The program offers three leagues and an end-of-season tournament for kids to enjoy affordable basketball.