Good morning, Spokane Valley.

A new community cookbook celebrates fall flavors by featuring recipes that use fresh local produce from farmers markets and roadside stands.

Spokane Valley residents can try dishes like oven-barbecued chicken and lentil soup to welcome the season and harvest time.

Shalom Ministries, which served nearly 84,000 meals last year, must leave Central United Methodist Church as its lease was not renewed.

The group will hold a brainstorm meeting on Oct. 15 at Westminster United Church of Christ — aiming to secure a new location.

Heartbreaker Hair Studio reopened today at its familiar location, offering updated hair styling services (including modern cuts and colors) for customers.

Spokane Public Library’s South Hill branch launches its Apple Festival series this Saturday at 1 p.m. with Master Gardeners Anne Alexander and Lynn Pachelli explaining the apple’s journey from Central Asia.

Home chef Thomas J. Brown will demonstrate fruit leather crafting (additional events occur on Oct. 10, 17, and 24).

Spokane Public Schools ask voters on the November 3 ballot to approve a three-year replacement levy to maintain services such as counselors and special education — a move to support 15% of the annual budget.

If approved, the levy will raise up to $115 million by 2030.

A Washington Geological Survey report finds the Old Trails fire burn area from Aug.

1 is at low risk for mudslides, though residents near North Royal Drive + North Hartley Street should watch for movement, while trails in Riverside State Park may flood in heavy rain.

Spencer Pratt is set to be the keynote speaker at the Washington Policy Center policy dinner on Friday, Nov.

6 in Spokane. His background includes a mayoral run in Los Angeles, a career in reality TV, and he recently commented on local wildfire recovery efforts.

Washington records include recent marriage licenses and dissolutions along with a list of new civil court suits across Spokane County.

Officials noted records include couples from Spokane Valley + Spokane and nearby areas.

Gonzaga players Xaivian Lee and Ines Bettencourt await a ruling on their request for a fifth-year eligibility as a Santa Clara hearing ended with a temporary restraining order* A follow-up hearing is set for Oct.

20, allowing them to practice and join upcoming team events.

The Greater Spokane League hosted the annual Kenny V Classic slowpitch softball event Tuesday at Merkel Sports Complex to raise funds for students + families impacted by August fires, with teams competing in friendly rivalry on fields lightly scorched by past events.