Good morning, Spokane.

A new community-inspired mural was completed in Sunset Park in Airway Heights this week—Cheney School District art classes and the Park and Recreation Department worked together when art teacher Rebeca Dempsy organized students to design and paint Mira Perret’s chosen artwork over three days.

Residents from Spokane's 29 neighborhood councils gathered at Gonzaga's Hemmingson Center for a neighborhood summit that aimed to strengthen ties between residents and city departments.

A wind advisory will be in effect from 9 p.m. this evening to 9 a.m. Sunday as gusty showers and winds may knock down tree limbs and move unsecured items, and residents are urged to take caution.

A new food bank and soup kitchen opened on Saturday in Spokane Valley to help families face food insecurity during the government shutdown.

The Filipino American Northwest Association runs the service—volunteers serve meals every other Saturday as food benefits may be cut next month.

Glow Children Early Learning Center in downtown Spokane submitted a permit to nearly double its space at 720 W.

Riverside Ave.—the $150,000 remodel, expected to finish by year's end, will better serve school-age children and working families. Davenport Grand Hotel’s Table 13 restaurant and Orchard Christian Fellowship’s storefront at 1219 N. Division St. also have filed remodel permits to update their spaces at estimated costs of about $600,000 and $1 million.

Historians and researchers gathered at the Mistequa Hotel in Chewelah on Oct 18 to examine Fort Colvile, a 200-year-old fur trading post now underwater in Lake Roosevelt, and discuss its lasting impact on Indigenous communities—focusing on trading records and ties to local families. They reviewed how the fur trade changed the region’s way of life—adding new insights into a little-known chapter of our past.

Ornithologist John Marzluff said common ravens seen in Spokane County, Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, and Yakima Valley show smart behaviors like tool use and mimicry that even allows them to pick up human words.

He explained that Edgar Allan Poe chose the dark, clever bird for his famous poem to capture its eerie look and unique traits—details that also help locals recognize the difference between ravens and crows.

Former Gonzaga guard Nolan Hickman was selected fifth overall by Capital City Go-Go — the affiliate of the Washington Wizards — during Saturday's G League Draft; he will start his professional career on Nov.

7 in a game against the Long Island Nets.

Top-40 prospect Luca Foster committed to Gonzaga after an official campus visit in Spokane, adding to the 2026 recruiting class.

The 6 ft 5 in wing chose the school over offers from Villanova, Oklahoma, Pitt, and others—bolstering coach Mark Few's program as it builds wing depth.

Whitworth defeated Lewis & Clark in a tough Northwest Conference game on Saturday at Griswold Stadium—defensive back Trey Rose made a key interception in the final seconds—securing a 42-35 win and putting Whitworth alone at the top of the conference.

The win came after a high-scoring match that saw nearly 1,000 yards of combined offense and 132 plays between the rivals.

Bloomsday runner Jim Parry recalled how he once used two beer cans to treat his wife’s sprained ankle during a race—an inventive move that helped her finish the course.

He has competed for decades and plans to run again before his 80th birthday, sharing his passion for the race with family along the way.

Project Management (PMP) Training

9 AM – 5 PM — Spokane Carpet & Tile — Contact for pricing — Enhance your project management skills with this comprehensive PMP certification training.

Led Zepagain - Led Zeppelin Tribute

7:30-9 p.m. — Bing Crosby Theater — Tickets available — Experience the ultimate tribute to Led Zeppelin with high-energy performances of their classic hits.

Chamber Soirée

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Louie, A Davenport Hotel — Ticketed event — Experience intimate chamber music performed by small ensembles in a historic setting with wine and light fare.

Fright Night 4 Comedy Showcase

6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Yard Bird Tavern — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of family-friendly laughter with killer jokes and costume contests.

The Oh Hellos - Yours Truly

7-9 p.m. — Knitting Factory — Cost info not specified — Enjoy an evening filled with the enchanting sounds of The Oh Hellos.

Rodney Norman Live Comedy Show

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket price varies — Experience the hilarious and unconventional humor of Rodney Norman.

Kadabra Live at The Big Dipper

8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — The Big Dipper — Ticket details pending — Experience the magic of Kadabra live in Spokane.

GHENGAR: Surrounded Tour - Spokane

8-9:30 p.m. — Riverside Place — Tickets from $30 — Experience an electrifying performance by GHENGAR live in Spokane.

Children Of The Sun Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Big Dipper — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of live music with Children Of The Sun as they perform their engaging tunes.

Darko Butorac Conducts Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony

3-4:30 p.m. — The Fox Theater — Ticket required — Experience a powerful performance featuring Prokofiev's Symphony and Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 4 with conductor Darko Butorac and violinist Karisa Chiu.