Good morning, Spokane.

Community partners launched Keep Kids Moving, a fund offering $100 gift cards to help replace sports and recreation gear for youth affected by the Spokane Complex Fires.

Led by local agencies + Seattle Mariners' $10,000 donation, families may apply through school counselors.

Spokane Strong Music Fest kicked off today downtown, featuring live bands, food vendors, and art displays that bring local culture to the community.

First Stuffed on The Bluff is scheduled for this weekend on The Bluff, drawing local community members together for a new event.

Organizers plan to share more details soon + keep residents informed.

In Spokane, SPS 4th graders show 32% reading at or above proficiency and 40% scoring below basic—studies link early reading skills to future success and advise teaching decoding skills to boost literacy.

A rally for the Spokane River is set to gather community members to support its preservation.

Local organizers plan to raise environmental awareness along its banks.

On Tuesday morning, a WDFW team in west Spangle banded four mallards at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge amid dry conditions (normally capturing around 2,000 birds) after waiting over an hour by a corn bait.

Spokane is updating its Comprehensive Plan to boost natural resource protection by revising chapters on the natural environment, parks and recreation, and shorelines — public feedback is now open.

The effort supports conservation practices for local lakes, rivers and green spaces.

New Community Church in downtown Spokane sold its 30,000 sqft building in fall 2025 after a steep insurance premium jump forced the congregation to switch to renting a newer, smaller space with annual coverage of about $3,000.

The Cougars and Huskies are set to face off in the 118th Apple Cup as fans get ready to follow this storied rivalry.

Local news from KXLY will provide live updates as the game unfolds later this season.