Good morning, Spokane.

Finch Arboretum will host the Tree Trot 5K Fun Run on Saturday, Oct.

3 to raise funds for the Willow nature-based playground project (9AM competitive run and 11AM family trail walk). Adults pay $30 while youths under 16 pay $20, and registration is required for both in-person and virtual participation.

Retired developer Walt Worthy launched the Karen Worthy Memorial Wildfire Grant Fund (Aug.

27) at Balboa Elementary School to offer $10K grants to each homeowner or renter who lost belongings in the Spokane Complex fires; applications remain open until Oct. 18 with funds distributed on a rolling basis by November.

Delta Dental of Washington announced this week it will commit $200,000 to aid wildfire recovery in eastern Washington—$100,000 will support four Spokane organizations and 1,000 dental kits will go to displaced families, while an additional $50,000 is set for Northeast Washington communities.

A fire in Tucker Prairie has forced level 3 evacuations in Spokane County — the incident covers 2 acres and boundaries stretch from 29209 W Tucker Prairie to S Hunter Rd and from Jackie Rd to Hunter Rd, according to Spokane Fire District 3.

Descendants of L.M. Ringer corrected his unmarked grave in Spokane after a long search led them to the proper spot between established family markers; Heritage Funerals helped place the headstone so the Ringer family can now honor their pioneer ancestor.

More than 104,000 students in Eastern Washington will be able to read The Spokesman-Review digital edition this school year as part of District 101's partnership to boost media literacy and civic engagement.

Educators will use classroom activities (like the Media Detective) to help students analyze news sources.

The EPA has cleared hazardous materials from about one-third of fire-damaged homes in Spokane as crews worked ahead of the original 60-day timeline granted by an emergency order.

Homeowners will see a posted sign when their property is ready for rebuilding.

Residents expressed deep concerns about the environmental & economic impacts of planned data centers during a Planning Commission meeting after the county approved a moratorium on new projects on Aug.

18. Officials will hold public meetings with a review scheduled on Sept. 15.

On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the Multi-Cultural & Behavioral Health Center spotlighted equity for older residents by presenting programs that support diverse cultural needs and behavioral health services.

Longtime Eastern head coach Aaron Best, who joined the team as a long-snapper in 1996, has guided Cheney’s football program into his 10th season as head coach.

His commitment and family roots have steadied the program despite recent challenges + earned praise from players and staff.

The Spokesman-Review launched its college football special section today, offering previews, analysis and game predictions for teams throughout the Inland Northwest (including coverage of the Cougs and Pirates).

Readers can explore insights on coaching updates and team strategies.