Habitat for Humanity is entering the next phase for their Deer Park homes. This Thursday they're raising the walls for their Hope Meadows set of homes.

The Spokane-affiliated non-profit says this will provide housing for 114 low-income families over the next few years in Deer Park. They've already built 209 homes through out Spokane County.

The purchased land spans nearly 20-acres that will feature various designs of homes to accommodate families in and single and two story twin homes.

The public is invited to the first pound of nails at the location starting at 10:30 a.m. The future homeowners and Habitat for Humanity board of directions will be onsite to celebrate. Continental breakfast will be provided.

Those friendly neighborhood barbecue fundraisers aren’t as friendly as you may think. When burgers are involved, Spokane Regional Health District calls it a high-risk in regards to food safety. To resolve that issue, all you need is a “temporary food establishment” permit for $480. That’s something Riverside High School’s annual homecoming tailgater-- didn’t have.

For the first time in more than a decade, SpokAnimal says they have run out of non-clumping cat litter.

SpokAnimal uses non-clumping litter because the litter boxes are completely changed out every day due to the risk of disease.  Staff and volunteers have been forced to use shredded paper and clumping litter as a temporary substitute.

SpokAnimal CARE Director Gail Mackie says it has been an extremely busy season with hundreds of cats and kittens coming into the shelter.

The shelter's cat room uses about 10 pounds of litter every day.

SpokAnimal accepts donations at the humane society Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.