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Spokane Strong will host a music fest to raise money for local community projects.

The event will feature live performances — uniting residents to support local causes.

Beck’s Harvest House launched the first Stuffed on the Bluff food festival at Green Bluff this Labor Day weekend as local families enjoyed food trucks, music and produce.

The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Monday.

Spokane’s Northwest League team earned its first win this season with a 7-6 victory over Everett at Avista Stadium last weekend, and local residents enjoyed a fireworks display after the game.

On Friday night, most 4A and 3A teams in the Greater Spokane League struggled in nonleague matchups under the new scheduling rule; only three teams, including Mead + Mt. Spokane, secured wins while the University Titans dominated West Valley 57-27.

Coaches hoped early performances would guide adjustments for upcoming games.

In 2025, manufacturing employment in Washington dropped 3,500 jobs while Spokane County saw a 1.4% decline even as wood products manufacturing grew 8% (with primary metal gains since 2020).

Tariffs have not boosted growth as expected.

Families and food lovers enjoy the new Stuffed on the Bluff food & music festival at Beck’s Harvest House in Green Bluff during Labor Day weekend.

The three-day event features 14 food trucks and local produce vendors, filling a gap left by a popular festival cancellation.

Washington State is set to face Washington today at 1 p.m. in the Apple Cup.

The Cougars aim to disrupt UW’s offense by pressing with defensive ends McLain and Zunk - key players expected to spark turnovers and support a strong running game.

Spokane resident Jessie Miller has not lived in her smoke-contaminated home for over a month and is staying with her parents while awaiting a restoration company’s estimate.

Inspectors required removal of household items, and she now navigates insurance claims for repairs — a challenge for a once-safe neighborhood home.