Good morning, Spokane.

Aspiring business owners are advised to draw up a clear plan and cash flow projection before applying for loans, according to WSECU's Chief Lending Officer Julie Lind.

Local resources (including state agencies and chambers) offer guidance to help manage startup costs and support growth.

Bluey's Big Play is coming to the First Interstate Center for the Arts on Thursday.

The 45-minute stage production uses puppets and recorded dialogue to bring the beloved TV show to life for children in Spokane.

Spokane Public Schools restored critical online systems over the weekend after a network security incident (staff can now update records) and will reopen the Parent and Student Portals on Wednesday.

A third-party review is still in progress.

Spokane Public Schools will hold two town halls today to review a proposed replacement levy.

The meetings aim to inform community members about upcoming funding changes in local schools (vital planning for future programs).

The West Plains Water Coalition hosted a workshop to explain the dangers of PFAS in water — an endocrine disruptor linked to high cholesterol, low birth rates and cancer — and informed nearly 4,000 nearby homes at risk of contamination.

As fall takes hold, deciduous trees in Spokane and across Washington shift to bright yellow, orange and red hues when shorter days reduce chlorophyll production — a natural sign that peak viewing will occur from late September to mid-October.

City leaders announced that the Washington Street closure has expanded to cover more segments for road improvements — details on detours and work schedules are expected soon.

A nearly $2.5 million project added a new J-turn at U.S. 195 and Meadowlane Road this summer and drivers have given mixed reviews — some say the design is redundant while others find it clear.

Governor Bob Ferguson requested a federal Major Disaster Declaration after wildfires destroyed 649 homes and burned nearly 369,000 acres in Eastern Washington.

The request, made Monday, seeks FEMA funds for individual assistance and debris cleanup in four counties and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.

Inland Imaging has opened Spokane’s first comprehensive breast center today at 799 South Stevens Street, offering women services like mammograms, ultrasounds, MRIs, biopsies, and risk assessments in one calming location with free off-street parking (quick scheduling is available).

A California judge will rule today at 3 p.m. on a court hearing that could allow over 60 college basketball players to challenge the NCAA's five-year eligibility rule, a decision that may affect Gonzaga's roster including transfer guard Xaivian Lee as the season nears.

WSU will host Fresno State on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium as the Pac-12 competition begins, and tight end Trey Leckner may make his debut after missing four games (the matchup marks the teams' first Pullman meeting since 1994).