Good morning, Spokane Valley.

A drop in volunteer ombudsmen has led SNAP (Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners) to seek advocates for long-term care residents in the area, with training scheduled the week of Oct.

19 for those able to commit at least five hours weekly.

12 local photographers offer free mini family photo sessions Sunday, Oct.

11 at John A. Finch Arboretum for families who lost their homes in the wildfires. Sessions run from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. (42 families are registered with room for 30 more) without charge.

St. John's Cathedral presents an exhibit on 2000 years of Christian history & features Chief Spokan Garry’s bible.

It is open until Nov. 14 at 127 E 12th Ave; the bible is shown Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. and Nov. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Spokane Public Schools announced on Oct.

8 that staff and student data may have been compromised in a Sept. 20 network security incident — the IT team is working with cybersecurity experts and will notify those affected as the investigation continues.

Flu season in Spokane is starting early, and local health officials advise residents to get vaccinated to lower the risk of severe symptoms and hospitalizations.

Providers now offer both traditional shots and a new mRNA-based option for those 50 and older (mFlusiva), which is up to 27% more effective.

Mt. Spokane’s slowpitch team ended an undefeated regular season with a win, 9 to 6 over Central Valley on Thursday, and East Valley girls soccer beat Clarkston 3 to 1 when Naia Zalla scored two goals in the first half.