Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Spokane Valley uses a co-deployment model where homeless outreach officers and a social worker deliver supplies and basic services to residents in need—Police Chief Dave Ellis created the program and it has helped house around 50 people since partnering with Frontier Behavioral Health last year.

Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners distributed hundreds of free weatherization kits on Thursday at the Catalyst Building on Sprague to help families in older homes prepare for winter.

The program has expanded to offer 1,000 kits this year and residents who missed the event can get extra kits and energy audits at the SNAP office — steps aimed at improving energy efficiency.

Today, the Washington State Parks Department nearly finished its review of a 20-year master plan for Mt. Spokane State Park that could lead to demolishing the 1940s Bear Creek Lodge due to high upkeep costs, with the preferred option to replace it with a modern visitor center—public meetings and online surveys show mixed support. A final decision is expected in the coming months.

Spokane Regional Health District has already cut one health equity position and will eliminate another on November 14 due to state budget cuts+uncertain federal policy pressures, a move that may reduce support for underserved communities.

Local health experts urge residents to get a flu shot as soon as possible because it takes two weeks for the shot to protect against the flu, which could pick up after Thanksgiving—flu shots are free and available at local pharmacies.

Black Sheep Egg Company recalled millions of eggs due to salmonella contamination (tests detected seven strands in the cartons) and Ken Hines recalled its eggs from retailers as officials confirmed no illnesses (the products were quickly removed by wholesalers).

Gonzaga is set to leave the West Coast Conference for the Pac-12 in 2026-27, and WCC coaches say the move may open NCAA Tournament paths for other teams—while some express regret over losing a fierce rival that brought national attention to the league.

Former Spokane Indians intern Tyler Thompson is now the Mariners’ director of game entertainment and experiential marketing and credits his creative promotions with boosting fan energy during key games — he began selling programs at 16 after his grandmother spotted a job ad and has since developed features like the salmon run — which helped energize a critical postseason moment.

Gonzaga basketball player Tyon Grant-Foster’s eligibility has moved to federal court after the NCAA denied his waiver due to his heart condition and past surgeries+ he played two healthy seasons at Grand Canyon.

The NCAA argued its ruling falls under federal jurisdiction+ Grant-Foster must be on scholarship by October 28 to join the team.

Spokane Indians fans in Spokane County can order a Halloween treat package for $99 that includes four baseball game tickets, Halloween candy, a 2024 championship hat and a limited edition mascot card delivered by the team’s mascot next Wednesday or Thursday — the offer is available only to local residents who order in time for Halloween.

Immunization Clinic at CHAS Health Valley

9 a.m.-1 p.m. — CHAS Valley Medical Clinic — Call to schedule or walk in — Get your flu shot at this community-focused vaccination event.