Good morning, Spokane.

Spokane's Episcopal bishop Gretchen Rehberg recalled vivid memories from 9/11 as she shared how her work at Ground Zero shaped her resolve — today she will attend a memorial service at the 9/11 memorial in Cashmere, west of Wenatchee.

Today at 11 a.m., Riverside Memorial Park (508 N.

Government Way) hosts a rededication ceremony honoring first responders and those lost on 9/11, as local veteran Doug Jonas and Brenda Reid restore parts of the memorial to keep its memory alive.

Spokane Parks and Recreation completed a new paved walkway along the south side of Franklin Park, linking trails into an ADA accessible loop funded by the Parks Levy.

More park upgrades are planned.

Crews using helicopters and planes halted the 4-5 acre Hatch Road Fire west of Highway 195 near Eagle Ridge at 3:50 p.m. today — evacuations at Mullen Hill Mobile Home Park have been lifted and no structures were damaged.

The Sandy Williams Black Business Expo is held Saturday, Sept.

12 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center to honor the late leader's legacy by spotlighting thriving Black-owned businesses in Spokane.

Country singer-songwriter Waylon Wyatt, fresh off the release of his debut album Dustpiles, will perform at the Knitting Factory in Spokane on Tuesday as part of his Dustpiles World Tour.

Wyatt said he is excited to visit the area and share his new tracks with local fans.

Spokane Fashion Week is preparing for its main event downtown later this fall, where local designers will showcase new collections.

Organizers say the event will feature interactive exhibits and community engagement, inviting residents to experience local style firsthand.

Cheney School District is asking voters to approve two three-year replacement levies—one for educational programs and operations and another for technology, security and infrastructure improvements—on the November ballot.

Ballots will be mailed Oct. 14–16 and must be postmarked or dropped off by 8 p.m. on November 3.

Spokane City Council approved an Emergency Tenant Protection Ordinance on Wednesday night to aid renters who lost over 10% of their monthly income from the fires, and eligible tenants receive a 12-month grace period to repay missed rent.

One mother hopes the law will help her family stay housed amid financial hardship.

Environmental advocacy groups hosted a discussion Wednesday night in Spokane focusing on new data center legislation and its impact on water & energy use.

Residents learned how to voice their concerns effectively at local meetings, and the coalition plans future educational forums.

Sageview beat Shadle Park 54-7 in a local high school football game reported by KXLY+.

The win reflected a strong effort from the team during the match.

The 2026 Greater Spokane League has issued team capsules ahead of the slowpitch season; coaches from teams such as Ferris (with six returning letterwinners) and Mt. Spokane (three-time title holders) have detailed roster updates to prepare for competitive play.