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Trick-or-treating is happening today; several neighborhood trunk-or-treat events will run at local schools and parking lots in the evening + organizers have posted times and locations online.

The annual Ski Swap returns this weekend, offering used ski and snowboard gear for sale + donation pickup; organizers will post exact hours and the location online.

Facing the smallest Columbia summer steelhead run on record, Silver Bow Fly Shop switched its October Grande Ronde guided trips to swing-only spey rods to limit fish encounters, so guides are teaching spey casting and clients are catching fewer fish (some bookings were canceled).

Gonzaga is projected No. 1 in the reconfigured Pac-12 women's basketball this season, with San Diego State projected No. 2.

Washington State, Colorado State, Oregon State and Boise State are expected to fight for third through sixth, while Utah State, Fresno State and Texas State are forecast at the bottom.

The 62nd annual Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol Ski Swap runs with public gear drop-off Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the sale Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center.

General admission is $5, children 12 and under are free, red tag items will be marked 25 percent off Sunday, and all proceeds support the volunteer Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol.

Washington's studded snow tire season starts Nov.

1 and runs through March, allowing drivers to use studded tires for better traction on snowy or icy roads (chains are allowed for temporary use).

Facing a $30.7 million deficit, Mann-Grandstaff VA reassigned director Robert Fischer to the regional office and named Sarah Boardman acting director after internal documents dated Sept.

14 outlined a restructuring that flagged the inpatient unit and other services for possible closure.

The MAC is presenting “Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions” at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, showcasing contemporary works by Indigenous artists that explore Native history and culture.