Good morning, Spokane.

Finch Arboretum held its 2nd Annual Tree Trot this past weekend, raising over $4,000 for a willow tree playground project with nearly 150 participants and full sponsorship that covered all event costs; top finishers in each race were recognized.

Local photographers are documenting fire victims amid recovery from recent fires in Spokane; their work aims to raise awareness and spur support for those affected.

Spokane Community Volunteering is cleaning downtown public spaces during Fall Clean Week to ready the area for a busy event season.

The effort began with Sidewalk Sweep Day and will continue with Alley Day today + planter prep Wednesday, tree lighting Thursday and a dog park refresh Friday.

Mark Twigg and his wife opened Twiggy’s Fish and Chips in West Central Spokane on the corner of Ash and Maxwell.

The chippy serves authentic fare with Pacific cod, homemade chips, and traditional sides (including mushy peas and a special tartar sauce) for both take-out and dine-in.

Monday, the Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration 'Following the Elders' took place at Lilac Bowl in Riverfront Park, where local Native community members joined vendors (including Indigenous Eats) for music, dancing, interactive games and recovery awareness booths.

Danny Brigman of the Spokane Tribe launched the Homelands Fitness app to track runs & teach users about Indigenous lands.

The app offers mapped territories, group runs, and youth run camps on the Spokane Indian Reservation, inviting feedback to further develop living local history.

Spokane Community College’s Architecture program, led by David Edwards, uses a hands-on teaching style that mirrors real-world design work – students use software like Revit and AutoCAD while solving practical challenges to prepare for careers in architecture and construction.

Superintendent Chris Reykdal said the new federal scholarship tax credit program does not give the state enough oversight and may shift public funds to private schools, while Gov. Bob Ferguson is reviewing the rules (expected decision by 2027).

Mead School District filed an appeal on Monday, Oct.

12, contesting a jury’s verdict in a 2023 hazing case at a football camp. The district said misconduct by plaintiffs’ counsel tainted the trial (and stressed that its commitment to student safety and education remains unchanged).

A neighbor in Eagle Ridge raised concerns after Station 5 was temporarily taken offline Saturday for mandatory training & to cover the Gonzaga Numerica FanFest, adding about a five-minute delay; the Spokane Fire Department said backup from Stations 4, 6, 11, and mutual aid is available to fill the gap.

Eastern Washington University's Maxey-Johnson won the defensive player of the week award after a strong performance in his team's game (university officials confirmed his standout play) and is set to be recognized in upcoming contests.

Spokane Youth Sports Association is restarting its NHL Street Hockey Academy for third- to sixth-graders with sessions starting Nov.

7 at the Warehouse on Hamilton. Registration closes Oct. 15 and financial aid is available for the fee ($105).

WSU will play Oregon State Saturday at 3 p.m. at Reser Stadium — the Cougars debut new quarterback Owen Eshelman as they seek their first FBS win while the Beavers, led by freshman Jesse Legree, aim to extend their winning streak.

USA Network will broadcast the contest.