Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Today, the Spokane Valley Fire Department held its annual Fire and Life Safety Open House with live demonstrations that let visitors explore a fire engine and helicopter.

Local families enjoyed hands-on activities and free lunch with the crew while the new training center was showcased — giving the community a chance to learn key safety tips.

Spokane native Kristin Blyckert visited family this week and spoke about her work in Kyiv as a human rights lawyer with Global Rights Compliance—she works with Ukrainian prosecutors to build cases against Russian soldiers for war crimes and explained how Kyiv blends cultural life with war realities.

Downtown Spokane hosted its first Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival on September 27 with live music, performances, food and local vendors — the event was organized by the Downtown Spokane Partnership and the Spokane Chinese Association to celebrate cultural traditions.

Gonzaga University named its first female president on September 27th when Katia Passerini, who was Seton Hall’s provost and born in Italy, took over from Thayne McCulloh after 16 years of leadership.

She told students that this historic change marked the fulfilment of her lifelong dream—while the ceremony included the highest-ranking nun in the Vatican.

Spokane’s Police Ombudsman Bart Logue is under independent investigation for allegedly using his official role to secure a $100,000 consulting contract in Illinois — a complaint refiled by Spokane Valley resident Evans Sims follows an earlier allegation of mishandling an investigation that was dismissed by the city’s ethics commission.

A new list offers 13 fall brunch ideas that give hosts easy recipes when friends show up unexpectedly — the dishes include warm favorites like Pancake Casserole and Blueberry Pancakes.

The ideas help make busy mornings less stressful and full of seasonal flavor.

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.