Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Thrive International will close its Spokane center later this month after relocating 80 families to new housing.

Staff held a farewell party Thursday night and will clean out the building next week as it moves its women and youth programs to a shared space at Knox Presbyterian Church.

Breast Intentions will host its 10th annual Bra-lloween fundraiser (a cocktail event with appetizers by Cochinito Taqueria, dessert dash, photo booth, and live auctions) in Spokane Valley to help underserved women access professional bra fittings and boost confidence.

Free energy-efficiency kits to help reduce utility bills were available yesterday at four Spokane sites from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; each kit included LED bulbs + weather stripping among other items.

Organizers plan to expand distribution as demand grows.

Spokane Valley is focusing on outreach, rental help, and affordable housing as state, local and federal funds shift—city leaders say progress is evident and proposals to continue services are now being accepted.

Fall festival season nears its end at Walter's Fruit Ranch in Green Bluff as owner Jason Morrell said the busiest weekend will begin soon, bringing apple picking, pumpkins and fresh pumpkin donuts.

Families will also enjoy an expanded corn maze (now featuring 30 dead ends) designed to attract more visitors.

Residents in Central and Eastern Washington who suffered wildfire damage on or after June 14 still can apply for state Individual Assistance within nine days for help with housing, food and repairs; applications may be submitted online, by calling 211 or in person at S.C.O.P.E.

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At Manito Masonic temple on Spokane’s South Hill, members have been cleaning up discarded needles and other materials between events as hazardous remnants raise health concerns.

City officials and the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) urge residents to report incidents via Spokane 311 and follow safe handling practices.

A Spokane Valley resident, 71-year-old Christy Krauss, changed her treatment when genetic testing found obesity-related genes and she began setmelanotide (Imcivree) in 2022.

She lost many pounds after bariatric surgery and now weighs 169 pounds while aiming to reach 150.

On Thursday, West Valley's girls soccer team beat Deer Park 6-0 with Nimerah Glover scoring five goals, and Mead's volleyball team won a five-set thriller over Lewis and Clark.

The contests showcased strong local high school sports at various venues.

Spokane Sports celebrated 40 years this week while highlighting its role in attracting major events like USA Wrestling’s Northwest Bigfoot Battle and the 2026 NCAA Division III cross-country regionals to the area.

The nonprofit partners with public & private groups to boost sports tourism.

Mt. Spokane and four other GSL teams will compete at Kiwanis Fields in Yakima this weekend in two state slowpitch brackets, with Mt. Spokane aiming to defend its 3A/2A title in a game today (11 a.m.).