Good morning, Spokane Valley.

About 120 local cake lovers gathered at the U.S. Pavilion in Riverfront Park on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. for SpoCake where entry was by bringing a cake and organizers Megan Kapaun and Elizabeth Moore used community grants and donated supplies—like boxes from Rosauers and coffee—to make the event possible.

Spokane Valley Museum was honored on September 28th for restoring Opportunity Township Hall, which has been its home since 2004—Washington State Historic Preservation Officer Dr. Allyson Brooks announced the award and praised 21 years of work funded by a Sivinski grant and private donations.

Tracy Simmons recounted how her bees became agitated when she did not secure her gear properly, causing her to get stung while treating her hives and learn a hard lesson in resilience—she now shows up with new care when handling them.

Her experience teaches that nurturing relationships, whether with bees or people, often means adjusting your approach after setbacks.

Spokane Business Association hosted a dinner where former Boise Mayor David Bieter described how his city managed homelessness by ticketing outdoor camping—he explained that strict enforcement and added services reduced street camps and spurred new housing initiatives.

Spokane Valley city staff corrected false claims from City Council candidates Brad Hohn and Catherine Nelson who polled 17 local businesses, wrongly saying a road project would block their access.

City staff confirmed that none of the surveyed businesses fall within the Sprague Avenue Preservation Project zone, which will start in spring after delays from a labor strike.

WSU's defense shone during a game at CSU—helping secure a win with strong plays that lifted the team for upcoming contests.

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.