Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Skewers restaurant in downtown Spokane is offering free meals to anyone in need—an effort that comes as thousands of families face SNAP benefit cuts this week—and is providing essential support during this time.

Jonathan Mallahan of Catholic Housing Ventures, Phil Altmeyer of Union Gospel Mission, and Simon Moorby of Hogwash Whiskey Den discussed the Housing First approach yesterday and how its focus on quickly providing safe homes can change lives.

They weighed the benefits and challenges of a system that treats housing as a right—while noting potential economic and community impacts.

Spokane Parks and Recreation announced—due to favorable weather and vibrant fall colors—that the Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden in Manito Park will extend its open season until Nov.

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Spokane's South Hill has spooky front yards that draw trick-or-treaters as local homeowners show off Halloween displays that began small and grew into neighborhood icons.

Residents plan big animatronics and more decorations each year+ even though the projects cost a lot.

Spokane residents can join Dia de los Muertos celebrations this weekend that honor Hispanic traditions — including ofrendas with monarch butterflies, marigolds and salt — to remember loved ones.

A family event is set for tomorrow from noon to 4 p.m. at 1214 E Sprague — an adult-only celebration will follow at No-Li Brewhouse from 5 to 8 p.m.

Spokane residents will celebrate Dia de los Muertos this weekend with two events that highlight Hispanic traditions — one family celebration at 1214 E Sprague from noon to 4:00 p.m. featuring ofrendas with monarch butterflies, marigolds and salt, and an adult-only gathering at No-Li Brewhouse from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Washington State's cross country teams enter the West Coast Conference championships as favorites with national rankings of 11th among men and 22nd among women at the new Flora Road venue known as The Course Spokane Valley on Saturday; races start at 10 a.m., free parking is available at Spokane Valley Commons with shuttle service beginning at 8:30 a.m.—no public parking is offered at the course.

Gonzaga's senior forward Graham Ike has been named to the NABA Division I Player of the Year Award and the Karl Malone Award watch lists and earned preseason honors from the West Coast Conference and CBS Sports + he averaged 17.3 points per game last season and is 41 points shy of reaching 1,000 career points.

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.