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Good morning Spokane! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • PowerSchool is back for Spokane families—but is your data fully safe?
  • How much would the new Spokane County EMS levy cost you?
  • What do Spokane's prosecutor candidates say they'll prioritize if elected?

Also on today's calendar: Rotary program: Moscow school district levy and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 45.
  • Saturday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. PowerSchool is back up for Spokane Schools parents and students, cyber security investigation ongoing (929zzu.com) — Parents and students in Spokane Public Schools can once again log into PowerSchool to check grades and attendance after a cybersecurity incident forced the district to shut it down. While access is restored, officials say some data may take days to sync and a third-party investigation into the network breach is still underway with no completion date yet.
   

2. Votes to decide on Spokane County Fire District 3 EMS levy to add more staffing (kxly920.com) — Spokane County Fire District 3 is asking voters this November to approve a six-year EMS property tax levy that would fund 14 new full-time firefighters and EMTs and fully staff stations in Cheney and Spangle. Covering roughly a third of Spokane County, the district says rising call volumes demand more 24/7 coverage, with the levy costing about $4.17 per $100,000 of assessed home value.
   

3. Meet the candidates running for Prosecuting Attorney in Spokane County (krem.com) — Spokane County voters will soon choose between incumbent Prosecuting Attorney Preston McCollam and challenger Danny Tarkenton, both with deep ties to local courts and Gonzaga University. This overview highlights their education, legal experience, and campaign priorities around accountability, public safety, and support for victims so you can better understand who may shape prosecutions in Spokane County.
   

4. 'Interaction more than transaction': Spokane baker finds new energy at her Fireweed Baking Co. with focus on traditional foods (spokesman.com) — A new Indigenous-owned bakery, Fireweed Baking Company on West Riverside Avenue in Spokane, is offering inventive cookies and baked goods while emphasizing community connection over quick transactions. Owner and Spokane tribal descendant Lynette Pflueger draws on family traditions and food sovereignty work to experiment with flavors like elderberry, dandelion root, and blue corn, aiming to rebuild a more thoughtful local food culture.
   

5. Spokane, WA Foreclosures Are Climbing—Here Is How Smart Buyers Can Capitalize (newsbreak.com) — Spokane-area homebuyers are seeing a noticeable rise in foreclosure listings, with about 2% of Spokane Valley metro listings in June 2026 involving distressed properties and a median area list price of $499,000. The report explains how these homes can sell at steep discounts compared with estimated values, while also warning local buyers about potential repair and maintenance risks when considering foreclosure purchases.
   

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  • Unfortunately, the time has come to remove this tree.
    It's already starting to die back and is declining quickly. I'm looking around at tree removal services. Does anyone have any recommendations for… (Nextdoor Greater Franklin Park)
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Ok Spokane! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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