Good morning, Spokane.

Spokane Public Library hosted an identification restoration event on Thursday, Oct.

8 - service providers helped more than 1,100 people get new state IDs along with free vaccines, food, clothing and care.

The Employment Security Department reported Washington lost an estimated 15,400 jobs in September as the unemployment rate fell to 4.8% & marked the third straight month of decline.

County-level estimates will be updated Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Washington has not joined the federal education tax credit program that would let donors claim up to $1,700 for K-12 scholarships as state officials weigh its impact.

Superintendent Reykdal has urged Gov. Ferguson to reconsider participation amid fears it could worsen public education funding gaps.

A section of Pines Road is closed for construction today, affecting local traffic.

Officials say the work will continue until further notice (drivers should follow posted detours).

The Washington State Department of Transportation installed flashing lights and a walk sign at the busy crosswalk at First Street and Simpson-Parkway (the end of SR 904) after community requests for safer crossings.

Hundreds of vehicles pass daily as the upgrade aims to protect pedestrians.

A local mental health panel on outdoor therapy sparked discussion after a resident explained how her weekly hikes on a rocky trail near home help her work through grief and find comfort.

The event connected nature with healing in an open, community setting.

Zags baseball revealed its Pac-12 schedule today — the new listing includes game dates and opponents to help fans plan which contests to attend.