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American Idol winner Phillip Phillips will perform with Elias Hix in Spokane at 8 p.m. Friday at the Knitting Factory to support his new EP, Let’s Go Far: Vol.

1; tickets cost between $47.45 and $86.60.

Eastern Washington coach Aaron Best is placing freshman Jaxon Bell in a key role as a running back and returner this season, following the idea that teammates are individuals and not defined by family ties.

The Bell brothers will team up on Saturday, Oct. 3 as the Eagles host UC Davis.

Rogers High School ended its lockdown this afternoon after police reviewed footage and confirmed no gun was in the parking lot — students are now being dismissed while buses resume service with some delays.

Wednesday's high school sports action saw Mt. Spokane boys narrowly edge Mead 30-26 in cross country as both teams held top state rankings, while Lewis and Clark beat Cheney 4-0 with Charlotte Dix scoring two key goals.

Pacific Northwest Ballet returns to Spokane Oct.

9 and Oct. 10 at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center with curated works including Jessica Lang’s pieces and performances by Ulysses Dove, Christopher Wheeldon and Peter Boal — a showcase of the ballet company’s recent season from Seattle.

Heartbreaker Studio reopened Wednesday after two incidents—a car crash and a shattered door—damaged its downtown space by at least $10,000, with community members helping via a GoFundMe fundraiser.

Spokane Public Schools is considering ending its contract with Zum bus services and managing transportation in-house to potentially save millions over five years.

The board is seeking community input as proposed changes could take effect in the 2027-2028 school year.

Spokane reopened Camp Sekani’s trails and disc golf course Saturday, Sept.

26. State and city crews removed hazardous trees and the Evergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance rehabilitated trails — efforts following June’s Upriver Fire.