Good morning, Spokane.

Maddie’s Place marked four years of support for babies recovering from substance exposure and families in Spokane.

One mother said the program helped her regain strength to care for her child, underscoring the nonprofit’s vital role in the community.

The touring musical (& Juliet) reimagines Shakespeare’s classic by letting Juliet choose a happy ending through pop hits and witty verse, and local audiences can soon enjoy this fresh, empowering retelling in Spokane.

Mt. Spokane and Mead will compete today in the Battle of the Bell — part of the Cross Town Claw Down contest for school spirit, attendance, and a food drive for the Mead Food Bank.

Mead aims for a comeback after last year's win by Mt. Spokane.

Spokane Public Schools reported a data breach in late September — the incident may have exposed personal information of both students and staff.

Cybersecurity experts warn that affected users should update antivirus software and monitor financial accounts for phishing attempts.

A three-day conference on salmon and orca recovery hosted by Nez Perce Tribe and Columbia Snake River Campaign runs Oct.

13-15 at Spokane Tribe Resort and Casino with keynotes David James Duncan and Lily Gladstone. WDFW invites comments through Dec. 7 on two-pole fishing for the Snake and Columbia rivers.

State and federal wildlife managers met in Coeur d’Alene Wednesday to refine a 76-page strategy for managing grizzlies in the Selkirk-Cabinet-Yaak Ecosystem—public input was part of the process and final approval is set for December.

After last fall's wildfire and floods, the Forest Service and local partners restored trails near Navaho Peak and Lake Ingalls so hikers can enjoy the larch madness season—visitors should tread carefully on postburn paths.

Washington State University and Schweitzer Engineering Lab join forces for new wildfire prevention research — the project starts with brainstorming innovative solutions and will hold its first review meeting in January to develop early fire prediction technology.

City of Spokane will offer free asbestos surveys for fire-affected homes lacking insurance coverage after council approval on Oct.

14, with residents claiming payments up to $1,600 at community resource events on Oct. 13 at Flett Middle School and Oct. 28 at Salk Middle School (details via form submission).

A major road project will close the stretch at Pines Road and Trent Avenue near local elementary schools from Wednesday, Oct.

14 at 12:01 a.m. until Monday, Oct. 19 at 6:00 a.m. as the city works to reduce delays at the railroad crossing—most funding comes from state and federal grants.

Downtown Spokane’s iconic Parkade, a landmark built in 1967 that is featured on local graphics, is undergoing renovation to boost community engagement.

Construction on the plaza level is currently underway to introduce a new Visit Spokane headquarters — a project set to enhance local business and pedestrian activity.

Eastern Washington will host Northern Colorado today at 4 p.m. at Roos Field in a homecoming game as the Eagles, coming off a tough season start, aim to maximize drives, manage the crucial eight-minute stretch, and rely on Nate Bell to boost their run game.

Two brothers, John and Nate Graham, are coaching their teams in the annual football game known as the Graham Bowl.

John leads Cheney while Nate coaches Gonzaga Prep in this friendly rivalry in Spokane.