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Cougars host Wildcats this evening in Pullman (local update) as sports news shows Sam Darnold replacing Drew Lock for the Seahawks and a key safety sidelined due to injury.

Various college and professional teams continue to update rosters ahead of busy game schedules.

Washington State punter Max Dean became a gametime decision on Saturday due to migraines — he warmed up at 3:15 p.m. and may have been replaced by kicker Jack Stevens if he could not play, with kickoff at 4:30 p.m.

South Perry Street Fair returns this weekend along South Perry, inviting local residents to reconnect at a neighborhood event (details remain to be announced).

After a 34-24 loss to Arizona on Saturday, WSU showed flashes of promise during early drives but struggled with turnovers; coach Moore said his staff will work to improve strategy when they host Fresno State next weekend.

More than 7,400 acres near Mount Spokane is now under a permanent conservation easement that waives fees for non motorized use.

The move is part of the second phase of the Spirit of Mount Spokane Forest Legacy Project, funded by a Forest Service grant (about $2.88 million).

Wendy’s released an emo album, Songs to Listen to in a Wendy’s Parking Lot, on Sept.

23 featuring Spokane native Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire and Anberlin. The artist flew from the East Coast to record his track in LA and continues to tie his music roots to Spokane.

South Perry Street Fair returns for its 24th year today with free family-friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the South Perry District, featuring 130 artisan booths, live music and dance, and historic walking tours that benefit local neighborhood projects — courtesy of South Perry Together.

Mayor Lisa Brown ordered city flags lowered following Governor Bob Ferguson’s directive to honor former legislator Mike Cooper, a firefighter and first responder advocate.

The flags will remain at half-staff until 6 p.m. today or until Monday morning.