Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Camp Sekani reopened late September after a three-month closure from the Upriver fire that burned over 200 acres — visitors are enjoying mountain biking, disc golf, and planning for upcoming facility improvements as parking remains limited due to ongoing construction.

The Northeast Youth Center is helping local kids visit a pumpkin patch today—offering a fun fall outing that brings families together.

Local food trucks in Spokane Valley face rising fuel costs that are forcing them to limit travel and adjust prices—affecting their ability to build community bonds.

The DoubleTree in Spokane reached a renovation milestone after over a year of updates that began last September; the project, costing over $20 million, upgraded guest rooms with new beds, furnishings, and tech and will add a Starbucks in public spaces in the future.

On Aug. 29, a witness reported that a man abandoned a severely malnourished senior dog at Valley Mission Park; animal protection officials are investigating the incident while the dog, nicknamed Grayson, recovers in foster care.

The Northeast Youth Center is launching its first-ever fall camp from Oct.

19 to 23 that will engage students with a pumpkin patch expedition to learn about pumpkin life cycles. The center is seeking community donations to sponsor attendance.

Starting Oct. 22, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will require declarations for Canadian prescription shipments over $100 and block them if they are available in the U.S.; residents relying on cheaper medications are urged to order by Friday for delivery (pharmacies report that costs could rise).

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs visited The Community School in Spokane to answer students’ questions about the November election and played Dungeons and Dragons with the school’s club — showing young voters his approachable side.

Eligible households displaced by this summer's wildfires can apply for a $500,000 state grant from the Spokane Housing Authority to cover rent and utilities.

Residents may apply online or at 25 W Nora Ave during walk-in hours from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lakeside football beat Omak 22-16 to move to a 4-1 record; the Eagles will host Chelan Friday, Oct.

9, and later face Riverside and Colville (aiming for a top state seed) in the State 1A Round-of-24 race.