Good morning, Spokane.

Hundreds of community members honored 9/11 by climbing steps & running laps at EWU's Roos Field Friday morning, choosing either 2,200 stairs or six laps on the track to remember first responders and victims while the turnout doubled since last year.

At the Gonzaga-Logan Block Party marking its 10th year, guests enjoyed a Longest Table community meal with live music, food, games and a hip-hop show by Gonzaga Bomb Squad.

Innovia is awarding grants up to $2,500 for future Longest Table events across Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho.

Robert Whaley began his walk for a veterans memorial on 9/11 with an American flag along U.S. Highway 395 from Deer Park to Spokane VFW Hall near North Central High School, and he plans to continue toward Boise today to raise $500,000 for an accessible memorial.

Approximately 70 community members gathered at Riverside Memorial Park Friday morning to rededicate the 9/11 memorial after a six-week restoration by the Daughters of the American Revolution (a local group).

First responders and residents shared personal stories of the tragedy.

The Boomjam Independent Music and Arts Festival takes place downtown today.

Local organizers say the indie event will feature acts including Lady Wray, Jacklen Ro, Persona 749, and Mamalarky.

North Idaho College and Lewis Clark State College expanded their partnership today by launching a new co-admission and co-enrollment agreement (designed to ease student transfers) in Spokane.

The Washington State Board of Education approved a plan on Sept.

10 to update high school graduation requirements by removing pathway limits and expanding digital and career options, and the board will meet in October (after two years of FutureReady work) to consider rule changes for 2027.

A forum in Airway Heights gathered residents and advocacy groups to voice concerns over potential data center developments in Spokane County.

They discussed housing, energy, water use and safety, urging attendance at public hearings (Sept. 15 at 2:00 p.m. and Oct. 15 at 4:30 p.m.).

City officials announced that construction on Sullivan Road, from the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge to East Kiernan Avenue, will reduce lanes to one each way.

Work began Sept. 11 and will continue through Sept. 25, and access to local businesses is maintained & crews install pedestrian ramps and improve drainage.

WSU football will face Kansas State today at 9 a.m. after a loss to Washington.

The Cougars must improve their offense, overlook turnovers, and adjust after injured Tony Freeman as they face a Wildcats defense known for applying pressure + they hope to alter their game plan.

The Cheney Blackhawks beat the University Titans 31-28 in a close game that energized local fans + the win may boost their confidence for upcoming matchups.

Chiawana will face Mead in a high school football game (6 p.m. on SWX) tonight, adding local flair to an active weekend of college and NFL action.