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The City of Spokane published a guide Tuesday explaining which numbers to call for help: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental-health crises, 311 for non-emergency city services (or 509-755-2489 from outside city limits), and 211 for social services.

The Big Sky released its 2027 football schedule Tuesday; Eastern Washington's nine-game slate omits Montana State and opens at Cal Poly on Aug.

28, includes home games vs. Idaho on Sept. 25 and Southern Utah on Oct. 23, and has a bye on Nov. 6 (other conference sites include Weber State, Montana, UC Davis, Northern Colorado, Idaho State).

Gonzaga will play Lewis-Clark State in a charity exhibition to benefit Spokane wildfire victims, tipping off at 6 p.m. at McCarthey Athletic Center and airing on KHQ, with LCSC donating its $5,000 payout to the Karen Worthy Memorial Wildfire Grant.

Voters in Spokane will decide on school levies that would fund classroom programs, staff, and building repairs, with details and arguments outlined in local coverage (KXLY).

The Colville Tribal Federal Corporation and 12 Tribes Colville Casinos announced a sponsorship with Gonzaga University athletics that begins immediately and will place casino branding courtside (2026/27 season).

The deal also funds on‑Reservation basketball clinics for Colville youth and an annual scholarship to send local children to Gonzaga sports camps.

The Spokane Chiefs improved to 10-1-0-0 with two home wins last week over Portland, the best start in franchise history.

Veteran Owen Martin has eight goals in eight games, and the team’s special teams are strong with a 20.8% power play + an 86.0% penalty kill.

Gonzaga's women's basketball beat Westmont 84-43 in an exhibition, with all 12 available players seeing time and freshman Abby Lusk scoring 12 points in her college debut.

The Zags will open the season with three straight home games, starting against North Dakota State (home opener).

Alton Hamilton IV scored a game-high 26 points and had nine rebounds as Eastern Washington beat Western Washington 81-65 in an exhibition (Tuesday) at Reese Court in Cheney.