Good morning, Spokane.

Peggy received a $10,000 Karen Worthy Wildfire Relief Grant after applying three weeks ago following last month's wildfires.

The program, managed by Innovia Foundation + backed by local partners, has given over $2.5 million to more than 300 families so far with the deadline on Oct. 18.

Spokane resident Elysee Kazadi volunteered translating at a Red Cross shelter during recent fires and earned a national award from The Courage Project for his dedication.

He will choose a charity to receive a grant of up to $50,000.

Volunteers of America closed its young adult shelter on Augusta Avenue in August after losing critical funding, displacing 51 residents now relying on local services.

The organization will convert the building into an outpatient behavioral health facility and city + county officials are planning proposals for new specialized housing support.

A free recital featuring cellist Kevin Hekmatpanah and guest pianist Yoon-Wha Roh will present works by Beethoven, Shostakovich, and Grieg on Sunday, Sep.

27 at Myrtle Woldson Center — donations are welcome.

Spokane Tribal member Tj Flett, captain and holder for the Indian relay team, said his grandfather revealed his family’s horsemen history; he plans to compete at events next summer as the relay season ended.

Native horsemanship dates from 1730 & remains central to culture.

Spokane Public Schools' Engage IRL program now offers 284 after school activities (including a niche cheese club) that have increased participation from 25% to 65% and boosted academic scores while reducing chronic absences.

Spokane County homeowners rebuilding after the Spokane Complex fires saved hundreds in fees as the county commission reduced inspection charges by half on Tuesday.

Single-family homes saved an average of over $650 (with manufactured homes also seeing reduced fees), easing the financial burden of repairs.

Spokane County inspectors used a proper gas can on Wednesday to test pumps at five local stations after viral videos using milk jugs raised measurement concerns; all pumps dispensed one gallon as expected (confirming a 99% statewide accuracy rate).

Spokane fighter Jaden Ortega earned a UFC contract Tuesday at Dana White’s Contender Series in Las Vegas—he recovered from a first-round knockdown to last three rounds against undefeated Alvi Dasuyev.

The Gonzaga Prep grad’s performance secured his spot on the UFC roster.