Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Local organizers in Spokane Valley are holding a Santa photo fundraiser to raise money for the Tysdal family.

The festive event will give residents a simple way to support a neighbor during the holiday season.

Family and friends will gather today at the Pearl Harbor Survivors Stone outside the Numerica Veterans Arena to mark the 84th anniversary of Pearl Harbor — a ceremony that will be followed by a smaller gathering at Clinkerdagger with remarks from retired U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Newberry.

Mike Ferguson’s Way Out West showcases quirky yard art—ranging from life-sized sculptures to unique holiday gifts—on an appointment-only schedule off I-90 near the Medical Lake exit.

Visitors can touch and explore playful pieces that spark conversation this holiday season.

The Spokesman-Review is printing nearly 50 letters from local residents recalling memories of the historic Crescent department store in downtown, beginning today and running through Christmas.

Next week the paper will pass the letters to Carla Crujido to help spark her new Spokane-centric novel.

Tim Parkey, a 76-year-old Elk resident caring for his wife on home hospice, gets 15 to 20 Medicare scam calls daily that force him to miss vital nursing appointments and add stress to his caregiving routine.

Saturday's high school basketball games saw Colfax edge Central Valley by one point as Adrik Jenkin scored 31 with seven three-pointers, while Ferris beat Pullman 59-37 with Julianna Lewis scoring 19, and other Greater Spokane League teams also competed.

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