Today’s highlights

Japanese students perform traditional dance and drumming on Monday at New Life Church. Compass USA is celebrating 25 years of its exchange student program with Japan.SR photo/Dan Pelle

We have a bright and sunny morning to check out today’s Valley Voice. Reporter Lisa Leinberger has a story on a large group of Japanese exchange students who have been visiting Spokane Valley through a program run by Compass USA. The students, who took English classes and explored the area, recently put on a Japanese culture night for their host families.

Spokane Valley is still mulling over a decision on animal control . The city received proposals from SCRAPS and SpokAnimal for animal control service and there are some important differences between the two. The city council is expected to make a decision by the end of the month.

Reporter Pia Hallenberg has a story on God’s Closet , which provides free clothing for children after parents pay $1 admission. There’s a free shopping day coming up Friday at the Central Seventh-day Adventist Fellowship Hall at 804 W. Spofford in Spokane.