Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Local businesses at Northtown Mall are hosting Shootfest today to boost shopping with a Horse game starting just after noon and expecting around 100 participants — organizer Genesis Veronen said that strict rules and a $30 fee for a custom shirt will level the playing field — uniting players, families, and friends to support local commerce.

Local businesses at Northtown Mall are hosting Shootfest today with a game of Horse — starting just after noon with about 100 expected participants — to boost foot traffic, while organizers have banned dunking and dribbling to ensure fair play for all competitors including 14-year-old Louis Degenhart aiming for a second win.

Spokane's beloved Hobbit House Halloween display returns tonight at 6:00 p.m. with trick-or-treating and a chance to grab a golden dragon egg; donations collected in a volcano will benefit Thrive International — visitors are asked to park down the street and check Facebook for location hints.

On Wednesday evening, Spokane community members watched a one-night VR film that took them to Venezuela for 35 minutes—created by filmmaker Noa Iimura and arranged by local entrepreneur Miguel Tamburini to help people reconnect with their homeland.

Washington reached an agreement with Catholic priests and the Department of Justice to exempt the Sacrament of Confession from mandatory reporting under SB 5375—while clergy still must report suspected abuse outside of confession.

The change came after a federal judge’s injunction and resolved a lawsuit over the law.

Washington State Parks plans a new grand entrance for Mount Spokane State Park and will begin key projects—demolition of Bear Creek Lodge, mountain bike trail construction, and limited summer ski lift upgrades—within the next three to five years.

Officials will present the draft master plan on Oct. 22 for public feedback before setting the park's vision for the future.

Gonzaga released its 2025-26 basketball schedule, which shows the team will appear on national networks 17 times and lists nonconference and West Coast Conference games with specific dates and TV details.

The schedule features games on channels like ESPN, KHQ, and CBS Sports Network — some times finalized while others remain pending.

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.