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Lithium-ion safety and wildfire awareness made local By Taylor Shillam  This fall, the Spokane Fire Department is focusing on helping the community protect homes and properties from fire risk. Alongside its ongoing wildfire education programs, the department will highlight lithium-ion battery safety in honor of Fire Prevention Week this October. “Fire departments across the country are educating their communities about lithium-ion batteries,” says Jamie McIntyre, Community Ri

World-famous pumpkin donuts and autumn traditions By Tayor Shillam  Beck’s Harvest House in Green Bluff has become one of Spokane’s favorite destinations for family fun, fresh food, and seasonal traditions. What began as an orchard purchased by the Beck family in 1989 has flourished into a community gathering place where visitors can celebrate the best of every season, with fall being the highlight of them all.  Every autumn, Beck’s Harvest House in Green Bluff, Washington, t

Where art, food, and community thrive By Like Media Team October in Spokane feels like a shift—crisp mornings, harvest colors, and neighborhoods buzzing with new energy. For the third part of our Districts of Spokane series, we head east and west of downtown to explore areas reshaping the city’s creative identity: Sprague Union and Kendall Yards. Sprague’s Creative Comeback Once known as a drive-through stretch, the Sprague Union District has embraced a renaissance grounded i

September 19-21 Valleyfest returns September 19–21, 2025, across Mirabeau Point Park, CenterPlace Regional Event Center, and Plantes Ferry Sports Complex in Spokane Valley. It opens with the Hearts of Gold Parade on Friday evening, September 19. Enjoy a packed weekend of family-friendly fun, including the 5K & 10K River Run, pancake breakfast, car show, STEAM showcase, CultureFest, Fishing at the Falls, Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk, Totfest, and multiple live performance st

September 13 Celebrate Riverstone’s 25th anniversary at the Riverstone Block Party & Brewfest on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 1 -  6 pm on Main Street in Riverstone, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. This free, family-friendly street fair—hosted with the North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation—features 50+ local business vendors, food trucks, live music, games, and activities for all ages. Beer lovers can purchase Brewfest tickets (pre‑sale $30; day‑of $35) for six beer tokens and

September 5 First Friday is designed to showcase the downtown art and retail scene. Downtown retailers and restaurants feature artists, musicians, exclusive activities, product launches, and specialty food and beverage on the first Friday of each month. To view the full lineup of participating galleries, shops, businesses, restaurants, and more for this month's First Friday Art Walk, visit DowntownSpokane.org/first-friday . For more events, go here !

Weekends September 20 - October 26 Discover the magic of autumn at the 2025 Fall Harvest Festival, unfolding weekends from September 20 to October 26 at Beck’s Harvest House in Green Bluff, just north of Spokane. From cozy fall flavors to lively adventures, this beloved harvest tradition invites visitors of all ages to make memories in a picture-perfect orchard setting. Wander through an ever-changing Giant Corn Maze, and treat yourself to Beck’s legendary World-Famous Pumpki

Scenic trails, harvest fun, and events to enjoy By Like Media Team Fall in Spokane has a way of slowing things down in the best possible way. The air turns crisp, the trees trade their greens for deep golds and reds, and the whole city feels like it’s wrapped in a warm, cozy blanket. It’s the season for wandering through colorful parks, grabbing a cider at a local farm, or catching a show downtown. Whether you’re here for the scenery, the flavors, or just a change of pace, th

Servings: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients For the Pasta 12 oz pasta (such as fettuccine, rigatoni, or penne) 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced1 small shallot, finely chopped 8–10 fresh sage leaves¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese¼ cup pasta water (reserved from cooking) Salt and pepper to ta