Good morning, Spokane.

Spokane County Interstate Fair marks its 75th year alongside America's 250th anniversary with rides, food, and livestock shows.

Open until Sept. 20, the fair offers free admission for youth 17 and under with a coat donation, and its new mascot Clover honors its storied history — a nod to tradition.

Classics Northwest kicked off its 2026-27 season with concerts at Barrister Winery that featured exciting music and a forward-looking vision by Artistic Director Zuill Bailey.

The shows included standout collaborations and a world premiere of a new work celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

The Central Library is set to open an exhibit 'Spokane River Salmon: Past, Present, and Future' this Saturday, showcasing paintings, dioramas and carvings by tribal artist George Hill that highlight local Indigenous fishing traditions — coordinators Jack Nisbet and Conor Giorgi will host a reception from 1 to 2 p.m.

Government officials propose changes to Head Start that would reduce low student-to-teacher ratios and require families to submit pay stubs—policies critics say may eliminate over 700 jobs statewide, including 300 in Eastern Washington, as a 60-day public comment period continues.

Drivers traveling through downtown on Browne Street faced lane reductions last night and should expect slower traffic until Oct.

9 as the Pacific Avenue Greenway project enhances bike and pedestrian safety from Main through Pacific, linking downtown with the University District.

Deer Park Mayor Tim Verzal died Monday morning after battling pancreatic cancer — he retired last week with his final day on Thursday, and City Council will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. to discuss appointing a permanent replacement while Billy Costello serves as mayor pro tem.

City officials announced an Emergency Streets pilot program that will install temporary traffic-calming devices two to three days after a fatal crash near Spokane Falls Community College.

The measures (including cones, pink signs, and speed feedback boards) will remain for about two weeks to help slow vehicles and raise safety.

Shriners (a local care center) helped a teen with spina bifida receive specialized treatment at its Spokane facility; the patient now benefits from tailored therapy designed to boost mobility.

Gonzaga women's basketball released its nonconference schedule for the 2026-27 season Monday — featuring key road games at Stanford Nov.

15, Arizona State Dec. 6, and a doubleheader with Michigan State Dec. 19 in Palm Desert, plus home games starting with an exhibition against Westmont College Oct. 27.

Washington State Cougars are set to face Duquesne at Gesa Field on Saturday at (12:30 p.m.) as the team works to improve its play after a loss to Kansas State and an ACL injury to senior wide receiver Tony Freeman, with Coach Kirby Moore and quarterback Caden Pinnick leading changes.