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In today's newsletter:
- Need to rebuild after Spokane fires? Shadle Library help center details
- What changes could Spokane police face after the 2025 protest review?
- How to claim the $10,000 Spokane wildfire recovery grants before deadline
Also on today's calendar: Troop 313 Scouting Fun Fair and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 78 and low of 49 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny and delightful, temps: high: 72, low: 44.
- Thursday: Some brightening, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Spokane fire survivors get easier rebuilding process at help center in Shadle Library (kxly920.com) — Spokane fire survivors can now get one-on-one help rebuilding at a temporary permitting center inside Shadle Park Library, staffed weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the next two weeks. City staff are waiving some rebuilding rules, coordinating with state officials on gas appliances, and seeking extra grants so residents can restore homes lost in the Spokane Area Fires. 
2. Spokane councilmember questions ombuds report following 2025 immigration protest (everettpost.com) — Spokane residents are seeing renewed debate at City Hall over how police handled a 2025 immigration protest, as councilmembers pressed Police Ombuds Bart Logue about his report's 26 recommendations. The discussion centers on SPD's legal authority, crowd-control tactics, and how future protests in Spokane should be managed under Washington law and local policy.
3. Wildfire relief checks reach hundreds of Spokane residents (spokesman.com) — Spokane residents who lost homes in the Old Trails, Autumn Lane, and Fairview fires are receiving $10,000 Karen Worthy Memorial Wildfire Grants, with about $2.5 million already awarded and more on the way. Organizers say roughly 80% of eligible households have applied, and volunteers are now racing to verify applications and track down remaining survivors before the Oct. 18 deadline.
4. How Instructional Design Supports Student Success (wsu.edu) — Work happening behind the scenes at Washington State University's College of Nursing in Spokane is quietly shaping how local nursing students learn. Instructional design consultant Megan Connolly helps faculty build clearer, more accessible online and in-person courses, emphasizing strong outcomes, digital accessibility, and continuous improvement so future nurses are better prepared for licensure, clinical practice, and patient care.
5. Spokane Valley, WA — Morgan Nelson Accused of Trying to Abduct Two Young Girls, Mother Steps In (richlandtoday.com) — A Spokane Valley mother stopped an alleged kidnapping attempt of her two young daughters outside their apartment Monday morning, leading to the arrest of neighbor Morgan Nelson. Deputies say Nelson, a convicted felon, tried to run off with the 7-year-old, then struggled with the mother for the toddler before being detained and booked into Spokane County Jail on kidnapping and assault charges.
📸 Around Spokane
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Spokane
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★ Featured events ★
- Spokane Career Fair →
Hyatt, Avenue, Spokane
Wednesday September 23
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Other local events
- Medicare Annual Election | Inland Empire Insurance Group Clinic Hours →
CHAS Health Perry Street Clinic, 817 S. Perry St. Suite B, Spokane
9:30 am - Whitworth Art Exhibition: "The Call of the Visual Poet" with Richard Kenton Webb →
Spokane WA
10:00 am - CHAS Health Mobile Medical Clinic at Connection Church →
Connections Church, 2524 E. Queen Ave., Spokane
11:00 am - Gonzaga Parkinson's Dance →
Gonzaga University, 1108 N. Pearl Street, rm #103, Spokane
12:00 pm - September Transportation Technical Committee (TTC) Meeting →
Spokane Regional Transportation Council Office, 421 W Riverside Ave, Suite 500, Spokane
1:00 pm - September Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting →
Spokane Regional Transportation Council Office, 421 W Riverside Ave, Suite 500, Spokane
3:00 pm - Troop 313 Scouting Fun Fair →
Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church, 4102 S Crestline St, Spokane
2:00 pm - St. John's Concert Series →
The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E 12th Ave, Spokane
5:00 pm - Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons →
Riverside Place, 1110 W Riverside Ave, Spokane
5:30 pm - Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer →
Riverside Place, 1110 W Riverside Ave, Spokane
7:45 pm - Candlelight: Tribute to Ariana Grande →
Edison's, 1724 Cockrell Ave, Dallas
6:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
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- 4 week old foster kittens Onyx and Obsidian getting frisky at sunrise 🌅
The first 36 hours were scary because Onyx wouldn't eat or drink on his own, no matter how I mixed the food. The first night he was so lethargic, not… (Nextdoor W Garland Ave) - ⚠️ WARNING ⚠️
Proceed with caution: Highly adorable cat video ahead containing fascinating facts about feline hydration. For those allergic to cuteness or who… (Nextdoor East Upriver)
- Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Spokane. Apply here.
- Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Spokane. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spokane here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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