Good morning, Spokane.

The Kitchen Engine in Spokane’s Historic Flour Mill is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a three-day event from Wednesday through Friday featuring doorbusters, live cooking demos, product samples, chef events, and local author book signings — a portion of proceeds will benefit community partner Christ Kitchen.

The Spokane County Interstate Fair (a family-friendly event) will roll out this week at local fairgrounds, offering rides, games, live shows, and food vendors to bring the community together.

Spokane voters will decide in November whether to renew the levy funding academics, services, athletics, and activities for Spokane Public Schools.

If approved, property owners will continue paying $2.50 per $1,000 of assessed value, with taxes set to begin in 2028 and run for a three-year period.

Kids at the Airway Heights Library enjoyed a special storytime when the Fire Department offered a hands-on tour of a fire truck (Training Chief Jack Schaefer led the visit), adding a unique learning experience to the usual program of books, songs, and play.

The Central Valley School District Board passed a resolution on Monday to cap the levy at $2.50 per $1,000 of assessed value, protecting residents from unforeseen rate hikes.

Voters will decide on the levy in November, and it will take effect in 2027 with estimated education funding rising through 2030.

Fishery managers in Washington and Idaho will reduce Snake River steelhead bag limits later this week due to record-low returns, with changes starting at the end of fishing hours on Thursday (the move aims to ease fishing pressure on wild stocks).

Spokane has opened applications for TACI grants to boost local tourism and culture with up to $10,000 per organization.

Applications are due Thursday, Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. + a prerecorded workshop and technical assistance inquiries via email are available until Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Spokane launched the REBUILD dashboard that maps damages from the Aug.-1 fires and tracks demolition and roofing permits, city officials said today.

The city will introduce fee reforms and allow accessory dwelling units soon to ease the rebuilding process.

The City of Spokane is launching a damage assessment dashboard and new ordinances to help fire victims rebuild homes after the Complex Fire.

The interactive tool details damage levels and property info, and on-site support will be available at Shadle Park Library (Sept. 21 to Oct. 2).

People impacted by type 1 diabetes will gather at Riverfront Park on Sunday, Sept.

20 for the 30th Breakthrough T1D Walk to raise funds and awareness. The event starts with a 10:00 a.m. check-in — then opening ceremonies, a T1D Champions Parade and a 5K walk at 11:00 a.m.

A community cookbook spotlights creative jalapeño recipes including sausage-stuffed poppers, baked jalapeños, pickled rings, and a fiery taco sauce for fall harvest dishes.

The collection offers simple steps for home cooks to enjoy seasonal flavors from their gardens (or local U-pick fields) and commercial farms.

Southeast Sports Complex construction continues on schedule as KXLY expands parking—adding 60 stalls in early October—and builds new restroom and storage facilities at no cost, with further parking improvements set for spring and a pedestrian trail planned for 2027.