Good morning, Spokane.

The Great Pumpkinfest at Brick West Plaza starts pumpkin season with free admission, family activities, and a $10 pumpkin bag donation supporting SNAP.

The festival runs through the weekend — future weekends include Friday line dancing and Saturday live music from 5 to 8 p.m.

The Junior League of Spokane held its 16th annual Touch a Truck event at Spokane Community College, where kids explored big rigs + emergency vehicles + a helicopter in a safe setting.

Proceeds from the event supported local families.

The Numerica Veterans Arena in Spokane hosted a Veterans Stand Down event to connect veterans and their families with job, housing, and health care resources.

Community groups and state veteran services coordinated to help veterans transition to civilian life.

Over 500 people joined the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's at GESA Pavilion on Saturday morning & helped raise funds for Alzheimer’s and dementia research.

The 2-mile walk began with a ceremony at 10:30 a.m. and donations are accepted through Dec. 31.

A closed parking lot at the Southeast Sports Complex has forced families, coaches, and local residents to find alternative spots as the city begins a major expansion project; officials say the lot, which will grow from 88 to 140 spaces + include improved amenities, is expected to finish by spring, 2027.

Ramenfest is set to take place this weekend in Spokane — local vendors will serve a variety of ramen dishes for food lovers to enjoy.

Spokane Public Schools' Engage In Real Life program shows improved grades and attendance when students join after-school sports, clubs and community activities.

Data from the 2025-26 school year reveals higher reading, math scores and GPAs, with lower absenteeism noted at schools like Rogers High.

Rays starting pitcher — a Mt. Spokane High School grad — delivered a strong performance on Saturday by carrying his no-hit bid into the eighth as his team won 1-0 over the Yankees, striking out 10 batters to build momentum for the series ahead.

Spokane Velocity nearly clinched its third straight playoff berth until a late penalty tied the game, resulting in a 3-3 draw with Portland Hearts of Pine on Saturday at ONE Spokane Stadium.

Brody Gillespie scored two goals and goalie Bryce Francisco made 29 saves as the Chiefs beat the Portland Winterhawks 3-1 on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

The team, now on a four-game win streak, will play in Everett at 4:05 p.m. today (continuing their road trip).

Today's TV schedule features sports including NASCAR Cup at 2:30 p.m., MLB playoffs at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., high school, NBA preseason and NFL showdowns — plus golf, hockey and soccer on channels like FS1 and ESPN2.

Spokane viewers can watch the WHL game at 4:05 p.m. on YouTube.