Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Five Spokane County fire chiefs and the county sheriff received the SERVPRO Natural Disaster Award in New York for evacuating 65,000 people with no fatalities during the Spokane Complex Fires in August; they were among 19 first responders honored at the National First Responders Day ceremony.

Homeowners across Spokane Valley are decking yards with large Halloween displays and lights ahead of the holiday, drawing locals to neighborhood walks and drive-by viewings this week (KXLY+).

Numerica announced a proposed merger with Springfield-based SELCO that would create a 320,000-member, $8 billion credit union and retain the Numerica name.

The deal, slated to finish in early 2028 if regulators and members approve, would keep a headquarters in Spokane Valley and make Carla Cicero CEO.

Voters Night Live used comedy skits in Spokane to explain ballot topics, voting rules, and voting methods and gave attendees a chance to hear state and local candidates, aiming to boost turnout among young people and help officials hear which issues matter most to them.

Homelands Fitness, launched this fall by Spokane tribal member Danny Brigman, is an app that shows runners which Indigenous lands they’re on and logs activity; Brigman plans to add a Wikipedia-style platform for tribes to share oral histories and cultural info.

A Spokane River salmon exhibit is on display at the Spokane Public Library, offering visitors information about local salmon and river habitat; check the library for hours and exhibit dates.

Gonzaga cruised to a 91-59 exhibition win over Lewis‑Clark State at McCarthey Athletic Center, with coach Mark Few giving every player meaningful minutes and no injuries reported, leaving the roster intact for Monday's 4:30 p.m. showdown with Purdue at T-Mobile Arena (TNT/HBO Max).

The Course Spokane Valley was named Best New Sports Venue in the country after receiving the 2026 SportsTravel Award today, giving the city national recognition as a premier cross-country destination and boosting local sports tourism.