Good morning, Spokane Valley.

A fire broke out at the Catholic Charities building, causing visible damage to the facility; officials say the cause is under investigation and the site is closed while crews assess safety.

A packed public meeting Monday in Airway Heights heard Spokane County planners outline proposed zoning rules to steer future data center development and lift the current pause.

Planning Director Scott Chesney said hyperscale centers should be limited to heavy industrial zones (they can use 50+ times the energy of smaller sites), and the zoning process remains open for public comment.

A delayed U.S. Customs and Border Protection rule will change how some Spokane-area residents receive prescription medications from foreign pharmacies (Jan.

20, 2027), and the 90-day extension gives importers time to update processes so shipments keep moving.

Washington State and Washington agreed to move the 2027 Apple Cup to Aug.

28; the game will be played at Gesa Field in Pullman and will be the first August Apple Cup in the series' 118-year history.