Good morning, Spokane.

A group of 12 local photographers is offering free mini photo sessions for families displaced by wildfires + a coffee truck and snack cart will serve refreshments at John A.

Finch Arboretum on Sunday, Oct. 11 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Lands Council is hosting a tree-planting event on Thursday, Oct.

15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1701 Weile Court in Spokane’s Shiloh Hills to boost the city’s urban forest and community green space.

A welcome home celebration will be held at Spokane International Airport on Oct.

14 at 7:30 p.m. for returning local veterans, guardians and volunteers — the community is invited to join in welcoming those preparing to travel to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials built in their honor.

The Spokane Parks Foundation is celebrating its 75th anniversary by offering free rides on the historic Looff Carrousel in Riverfront Park from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct.

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State data shows Spokane County removed 315 deer carcasses in fall 2024 and 336 in fall 2025, making deer-related crashes a rising risk and prompting officials to advise drivers to slow down if a collision seems unavoidable & report carcasses to authorities.

Firefighters controlled two human-caused brush fires at High Bridge Park near Latah Creek on Tuesday night.

They quickly extinguished the small blazes & are investigating multiple fire starts while reminding residents to take fire mitigation steps at their homes.

Spokane's newest Chick-Fil-A is opening today with a grand opening event & offering locals a fresh dining option.

Method Juice Cafe will open a new location at River Park Square on Nov.

15. The cafe, known for healthy meals like smoothies + vegan options, will expand its catering services and event offerings for the local community.

South Asia Cultural Association Spokane hosts a night of music this weekend with a free artist workshop Friday at 7 p.m. at Shadle Park Library (2111 W.

Wellesley Ave.) and a performance Saturday from 6:30-9 p.m. at Unity Spiritual Center (2900 S. Bernard St.) with an Indian vegetarian dinner offered from 5 p.m.

Spokane-born singer-songwriter Ben Vogel will perform solo with an acoustic guitar at Hamilton Studio Listening Room on Saturday — his friend Sam McCue from Post Falls will open the show.

This hometown act returns to the stage with a nod to his roots.

The weekend offers budget-friendly events for all with 10 activities under $10, including a movie at Garland Theater Friday, line dancing at South Hill Library, and a fall festival in Hayden from Friday to Sunday — each event has its own schedule and attractions.

Spokane Candidates Climate Change Forum provided a non-partisan platform for local office hopefuls to discuss climate solutions yesterday at The Globe Room at Gonzaga University + via live streaming, continuing its annual tradition since 2019.

The Development Service Center at Shadle Park Library will extend its operating hours to help those rebuilding after recent fires.

It is open this week Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., next week Tuesday through Thursday, and on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.