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GRANT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MEETING REQUEST FORM (Must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board by 12:00pm on Thursday) REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: RENEW REQUEST SUBMITTED BY: Raquel Fike CONTACT PERSON ATTENDING ROUNDTABLE:Dell Anderson CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: DYES RNO DATE:9/2/2026 PHONE:509-765-9239 LU 11 M I i F-A W-A N NW] MAgreement / Contract 13AP Vouchers DAppointment / Reappointment MARPA Related []Bids / RFPs / Quotes Award OBid Opening Scheduled 0 Boards / Committees El Budget D Computer Related Cl County Code 0 Emergency Purchase 71 Employee Rel ElFacilities Related [] Financial 0 Funds 7 Hearing © Invoices / Purchase Orders E]Grants — Fed/State/County Cl Leases EIMOA / MOU FlMinutes 0Ordinances *Out of State Travel 0 Petty Cash 0 Policies 11 Proclamations El Request for Purchase 0 Resolution E] Recommendation El Professional Serv/Consultant C71 Support Letter DSurplus Req, 121Tax Levies E]Thank You's E]Tax Title Property FlWSLCB [SUGGESTED WORDING FOR AGENDA: Whop What, When, Why - --------- Term, cost,, etc.L� Juan Padilla will attend the 2026 Bald ridge Conference in New Orleans, LA, 10/11-13, 2026. This training would support strength for growth as a leader to learn performance excellence and implement into our teams. If necessary, was this document reviewed by accounting? [I YES 7 NO * N/A If necessary, was this document reviewed by legal? 0 YES 1:1 NO R N/A DATE OF ACTION:- �A�x APPROVE: DENIED ABSTAIN D1: D2: D3: 4/23/24 DEFERRED OR CONTINUED TO: WITHDRAWN : Out of State Travel Request Application DEADLINE: Due by Thursday at 12:00 p.m. to the Commissioner's Office with BOCC_ Consent Agenda Request Form., to be on the following week's Consent Agenda. Traveler's Name(s): I Juan Padilla I Department/Office: I RENEW Purpose of Travel-, 2026 Batdridge Conference Destination-, New Orleans, LA Dates of Travel: 10/11-10/13/2026 ------- jTotal Trip Cost Estimate: $ - 2,251.15 (This time will auto -sum the costs listed below) Travel Tvoe ISelect One): Out of State Travel -0 Out CONUS Travel (AK, HI or US Territory) Q Foreign Travel ❑ Extradition Grant Funded? [] Yes M No Hotel - GSA Rate: If Yes, List Grant Amount: Fund Number/Department: Cost Application (Select One).- 0 Government Rate Conference Rate ❑ Regular Rate Hotel - Nightly Rate: 157.00 Is 239.00] Explanation for Rate: Required if hotel cost is greater than per them orgovernment rate Conference is being held at this hotel and it is more convenient to stay here rather than using transportation back and forth for the 2 days. Rental Car Required.? If Yes, Rental Car Cost: Q Yes No Air Carrier: Cost of Flight: Es�51.QoSouthwest Airlines Preparer's Name/Title: Raquel Fike Hotel Total: $ 636-65 South Conference Fee: $ 995.00 Total Estimate of MME During Travel: $ 168.50 Preapproved by EOIDH? Q Yes Q No (Addt'l costs for extended stays, flight upgrades, etc. at the expense of the traveler) If Yes, EO/DH Name: Dell Anderson Tr ro 0 1 aining Travel Request (Must be received 330 days in advance,) (N-lust be received 90 days is advance) Employee Name:* Toda-y's Date: - --- - ------ - -- ..... . .. Juan Padilla '08/2812026 Eniployee Email* ... ......... . jpadilla@grantcountywa.gov Tra i n i n g Na me- .......... ..... 2026 Baldridge Conference = New Orleans Wh o will be reg-istiering you? r� r n q leua Copy and Paste� Rogistratiors link here-- .. ........... https://www,tickettailor.com/event.,;/bfccoe/2)40720 If no digital registration, scan and drop flyer hratrie. Dlao and drop up to 10 files here to upload car Registration Cost; ---------- $745 ... ... . .... .... .. ........ .... . Will you be traveling for this bmiinilng? Yes N o, Start of training .10/12/2026 hh-rnrn A Travel Info Departing Date-: 10/11/2026 A Hotel: Y- as Trans po rtation.- (if req U tO take personal dlreCt SUpervisor sigria-ure iS t-f-'CjUired belovv) Airfare-, End of training: 10/13/2026 'hh.-mrn A Returning Date, 10/14/2026 hh:mm A Are there any ro,01-n blocks, for t1his trahning at a Specific hateill * — ----------------- - ------ ---- Sheraton New Orleans How will this training add value to the organization?* .......... This training would support my growth as a leader to learn performance excellence and implement into our teams Martaber/Supervisor .. . .. ..... . . .. ... ........ TO BE COMPLETED BY DIRECT SUPERVISOR Manager/Supervisor E-nnall* Daanderson@arantcountywa.gov E-s-firn. ated Cost: Funding SOL;rrce- ---------- ....... ...... . ............ ...... Training Approved: Direct Supervisor Signature., Date. * 09/02/2026 Does shin need to go to Man ag er before approval Ef T dirtef-1 } v ND, o t", }.. j/ E' ,- -ELIioprov,-J Otwbjtr�, s rfly for IT) ***Only to be selected by ELT, all others need to send to ELT or Manager for 2nd signature*** TO BE COMPLETED BY FINANCE DEPARTMENT Notes for Finance Department. (To be Printed) ..... .......... ... ...... ----------------- ............ - ---------- ---------- ----- Comments: I will move forward with the documents to submit to SOCC for out of state approval. Raquel 9/2/2026 .. . ... ... .. .. .. ..... ...... L............... . .................... . ..... TRAVEL ALLOWANCE CLAIM COUNTY AUDITOR GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON ---------------- Claimant: 1Juan Padilla Claimant's Dept.: [RENEW Purpose of Travel: 1,2026 Baldride Conference I Destination: ------- Orleans, LA I MEALS DATE BF L D - ----------fE TOTAL 10/11�2026 $15.00 $16.50 ----------- $24.75 $3.75 $60.00 10/12/2026 $20,00 $2100 $33.00 $5.00 $80,00 10/13/2026 ---- - --------- $0.00 $0.00 $24.75 $3.75 $28.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0,00 $0.00 TOTAL L $168.50j CERTIFICATION 1, the undersigned, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the claim is a just, due and unpaid obligation against the County, and that I am authorized to certify to said claim. Claimant Signature: Date: 0 TRAVEL VERIFICATION 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 TO BE COMPLETED UPON RETURN ONLY 0 0 11, the undersigned, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the I I oplanned travel referenced on this form did, in fact, occur on and for the 0 Iduration of the dates provided on this form. Additionally, I attest that I Othe allowance provided prior to travel was rightfully owed to me as a 0 Iresult of this travel, I 0 0 IClaimant Name: 0 JClaimant Signature: 0 IDate: 0 a�W AV AMW ar AMW Ar AdWW AV AMW oW AMW Ar AWWAr AMW arAN�AW AMW 4W A8MWAr4MW ArAWW 4W AWWW Departments shall maintain a copy of this form. The travel verification O section must be completed, on the Department's copy, upon the employee's return from travel. The department shall retain the fully 0 ocompleted copy for six years or in accordance with the Washing -ton StateO I Records Retention Schedule � .S2011-184 Rev. 3). 1 AWANW-OrMWWAMW,WAMWArAMW,iW"WArANW.O'AMW .WA=W'WA"WArAWWW.MWffAMWAWA MILEAGE DATE FROM (c n-Y, s,r) -- - - ---- TO (CITY, ST) ----------- - MILES RATE TOTAL $0,725 $0,00 $0,725 $0.00 $0.725 $0.00 --- ----------- ------------- $0.72.5 $0.00 $0 725 $0.00 TOTAL L, $o-o,o I *TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT CLAIM $168.50 *Amount may be different due to rounding* Authorization required for Employees: ELECTED OFFICIAL, DEPARTMENT HEAD, OR DESIGNEE Name (printed): Signature: Date: Authorization required for County Commissioners or Elected Officials: COUNTY AUDITOR Name (printed): Signature: Date: Authorization required For the County Auditor, Department Heads, meals expenses outside of travel status, and out of state travel, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Commissioner; Chairman BOCC: Date: Raquel Fike From: Sheraton Reservations <reservations@ res- marriott.com > Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 2:43 PM To: Raquel Fike Subject: Reservation Confirmation #92417587 for Sheraton New Orleans Hotel ITXTERNAL EMAIL - This email originated from outside Grant County network. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. ENHANCE YOUR STAY I SUMMARY OF CHARGES I CONTACT US Thank you for booking with us, Juan Padilla. Explore the world with us. Sun, Oct 11, 2026 — Tue, Oct 13, 2026 Confirmation Number: 92417587 Check -In: Sunday, October 11, 2026 1 Check -Out.- Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Number of rooms Guests per room Guarantee Method Total for Stay Room Type > Guaranteed Requests: None ALL REQUESTS > Manage Stay 1 Adult Credit Card Guarantee, Visa 636.65 USD 1 King Bed, Traditional Guest Room Important Information About Your Stay In order to prepare for your upcoming stay, we invite you to learn A more about what to expect when you arrive and the experiences that await you. N Upon early departure, an Early Departure Charge of one night's room & applicable tax applies. 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The day begins with pre- conTerence workshops and transitions into the official kickoff featuring engaging sessions, cross -sector networking, and an evening Awards Recognition Reception —a signature event celebrating excellence across organizations and communities. 7:30 AM - 4*-30 PM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPENS 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Preconference Workshops Find your rhythm. Choose the learning path that best fits your organization's performance excellence journey. Build your foundation Baldrige 101: Building a Foundation for Performance Excellence Join Michael Garner for an introduction to the Baldrige Excellence Framework. Whether you're new to Baldrige or looking for a solid foundation. this interactive workshop will explore the core concepts, values, and practical applications that drive organizational excellence. Deepen your journey Baldrige 201: Taking Your Performance Excellence Journey to the Next Level Join Margot Hoffman for a deeper exploration of the Baldrige Excellence Framework. Designed for those with prior Baldrige experience. this interactive workshop examines advanced concepts. strategic applications, and practical approaches to accelerating orga i niIzational performance. Note.- Baldrige 101 and 201 are concurrent sessions designed for different experience levels. Strengthen your Lean Six Sigma in Action: A Hands -On LEGO® Simulation processes Join Edwin Boon for an interactive LEGOIC simulation that brings Lean Six Sigma principles to life through hands-on problem -solving, teamwork, and process improvement. Lead your people Leadership Fluidity: Leading People Through Change with Confidence Join Jovan Glasgow for an engaging workshop on leading the human side of change with clarity, emotional intelligence, and confidence. Learn practical strategies to help your people navigate uncertainty. embrace change, and turn potential into performance. Continue your leadership journey as Jovan returns to deliver the conference's Closing Keynote. Expand your impact Building the Foundation for Community Impact Join Stephanie Norling and Christel Gollnick for an interactive workshop that explores how cross -sector partnerships. shared purpose, and collaboration create lasting, measurable community impact. 12:45 - 1:15 PM CONFERENCE KICK-OFF! Welcome to New Orleans —let the Rhythm of Excellence begin! Join us as we officially open the conference, share what's ahead, and begin two inspiring days of learning and connecti 1-015 - 2:15 PM Opening Keynote Jazz Improvisation and the Resilient Community Michael Gold, Ph.D., Founder, Jazz Impact lo in Michael Gold and members of New Orleans' acclaimed Astral Project as the principles of jazz come to life through music, storytelling, and audie nce engagement --setting the rhythm for two unforgettable days of learning and excellence. 2*430 - 3*- 15 PM Breakout Session - Round 1 From Fighting Fires to Al -Powered Innovation Joe DiGiovannil, Co -Founder, TAPP Network Every organization has a sr moldering —a recurring process that quietly consumes time and resources but never quite rises to the top of the improvement list. In this interactive session, attendees will assess theirAl readiness across six performance -excellence categories, identify one time-consuming process, and map a practical, right -sized Al solution. Through live polling, a real -world demonstration, and hands-on table work, participants will leave with an Al -driven 90-day plan they can begin putting into action immediately. Excellence Without Borders: The Global Excellence Journey Dr. Alaa A. EI-Halwagy, Chairman of the Board, Sterling International, Inc. What does excellence look like without borders? Explore the role of the Alliance Global Excellence Journey in advancing organizational excellence, performance, and sustainable results worldwide. In this presentation, you'll be introduced to the Alliance Award and its globally relevant approach to organizational excellence. You'll explore the principles behind the Award and how organizations across different sectors and countries can use it to strengthen leadership, improve performance, foster innovation, and deliver greater value to stakeholders. Beyond Burnout: The Human Side of High Performance Kim Halfhill, KH Consulting Burnout is more than a buzzword. It's a well -documented challenge in today's workforce with real consequences for individual health, organizational sustainability, and performance excellence. This research -based session will equip participants with a deeper understanding of the science behind burnout — what causes it, how it affects the body and brain, and why even the most high -performing people aren't immune. The session will also explore how leaders can reduce the risk of burnout in their organizations and support the well-being of their teams, Participants will leave with practical strategies they can apply immediately, for themselves and for the teams they lead. Leveraging the Baldrige Framework to Align Strategy and Performance Excellence Mary Curran, EdD, MSN, RN -BC, Senior Director, Quality and Continuous Performance Improvement, Glen Cove Hospital Tameka Wallace, Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer, Patient Care Services and Peri-Operative Services, Glen Cove Hospital Leaders from Northwel I Glen Cove Hospital share how they use the Baldrige Excellence Framework to align strategy with mission, vision, and values. Through cycles of learning, the team developed a disciplined, repeatable strategic planning process encompassing assessment, strategic objectives, action plans, and continuous evaluation. Using examples from their 2025-2028 Strategic Plan, performance scorecards, and an ELF patient experience initiative, presenters demonstrate how Glen Cove is moving from "pockets of excellence toward organization -wide excellence while strengthening alignment, accountabillity, and measurable performance. Is Inside Philanthropy: A Courtyard Conversation with Jaime Wesolowski, CEO of Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas What are grantmakers really lookingforwhen they choose who to fund .7 This C.O.R.Ex featured session brings community leaders into conversation with Jaime Wesolo-wsk. i, President and CEO of Methodist Healthcare Ministries, a private, faith -based organization that is advancing health equity across South and Central Texas through community health, wellness, and investments. In this courtyard conversation, Wesolowski shares an inside look at how funders set priorities, what they look for in partners, and what keeps leaders in philanthropy up at night. Attendees will I leave with a rare, candid perspective from the top of the philanthropic world, insight that can sharpen how they build relationships with funders and position their own organizations for support. 3:30 - 4:15 PM Breakout Sess'ions - Round 2 Meet the Alliance Heather Schoch, Vice Chair, The Alliance for Performance Excellence, Executive Director of the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) Get to know the Alliance for Performance Excellence and its evolving role in advancing performance excellence nationwide. With the Alliance now administering the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA), its work has expanded significantly. This session explores the Alliance's role in supporting the national award program, connecting state and regional programs, and strengthening the performance excellence community. Whether you're new to Baldrige or a longtime member of the community, learn what's new, how the pieces connect, and how you can engage with the Alliance. 4-030-5:00 PM Category 3: Customers — Session Title TBD Hans Baijense, Nor -Lea Hospital District Category 6: Operations — Session Title TBD Gerald Netters, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System The Connection Deficit: Loneliness, Belonging, and Why It Matters Everywhere In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General identified loneliness as a public health crisis that has direct implications for organizational performance, patient outcomes, and workforce engagement. This session examines the data behind loneliness, belonging, and connection, then translates it into action across three sectors; community engagement initiatives reducing isolation at the local level, a healthcare organization redefining excellence in care for its aging population, and a workforce engagement strategy built around connection. Attendees will leave With practical insight into what's driving disengagement and disconnection, and What leading organizations are doing about it. Community Wins: Promising Practice Lightning Rounds Two communities, ten minutes each, two big ideas worth stealing. This fast -paced session features back-to-back presentations on promising practices driving real results, giving attendees a quick-, high-energy dose of inspiration they can take home and adapt. Celebration Kick -Off Gather in the main ballroom for a welcome toast and an engaging story from Stephanie Norling as we transition from a day of learning to an evening- celebrating excellence. NEW ORLEANS SECOND LINE Let the rhythm lead the way! Join the second line as we parade from the ballroom into the Recognition Reception. A signature event honoring top -tier organizations and communities recognized through Alliance programs and Communities of Resilience and Excellence, while offering a valuable opportunity to connect with peers, program leaders, and fellow attendees. Cash bar, light refreshments J7 �'% * 0THE RHYTHM See you Tuesdail morning. &IF Iniesday. 0Ct01)C1* 13.2026: Keep the Rhythm Goillll* Ckoiifereiice Day Tuesday builds on the conference's momentum with a panel discussion, breakout sessions, and ongoing opportunities for cross -sector connections. The day culminates in a keynote luncheon and conference wrap-up, bringing the experience to a meaningful and engaging close. 7:00 - 8:00 AM Breakfast / Networking Please visit our exhibitors. 8:00 - 9:45 AM One Big Idea and Panel Discussion - Award Winners and Finalists What does it actually look like to pursue excellence —not as a finish line, but as a practice? Featuring leaders from 2025 Baldrige Award recipient and finalist organizations: David Shaw, Nor -Lea Hospital District — Award Recipient Mary Curran, EdD, MSN, RN -BC, Glen Cove Hospital Award Recipient Jaime Wesolowski, President & CEO, Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas — Finalist Through a series of dynamic spotlight presentations, Baldrige National Quality Award Recipients and Finalists will share defining moments, hard-won lessons, and unexpected insights from their performance excellence journeys. Following a brief stretch break, the conversation continues with a moderated panel discussion, allowing attendees to explore common themes, ask questions, and leave inspired to set their own Rhythm of Excellence. 10:00 - 10:45 AM Breakout Sessions - Round 3 Building a Culture of Delivering Excellence John Clifford, Senior Director of Training and Development, Pagliacci Pizza Pagliacci Pizza earned PENWs Denali Award in part by building a strong. employee -focused culture. In this session, learn how hands-on leadership, employee engagement, and the Baldrige Framework have helped Pagliacci strengthen its culture and improve organizational performance. Al at Phaneuf — Session Title TBD Brian Hettrick, Executive Director, ExcellenceNorth Alliance, and Colin Forward, CEO, Allogy Introducing the 2026 Baldrige Excellence Frameworkrt Presenters TBD Explore the newly released 2026 Baldrige Excellence Framework(k and what it means for organizations pursuing performance excellence. This session will highlight key elements of the updated Framework and provide insight into how organizations can begin using it to strengthen their performance excellence journey. The Infrastructure of Trust: Leading Organizations and Communities in an Era of Skepticism (Panel Discussion) Trust in national institutions such as government, media, and public life has declined broadly. This panel explores trust not as a soft value, but as infrastructure: the foundation that makes data credible, partnerships durable, and collaboration possible. Bringing together perspectives from organizational excellence, community leadership, healthcare, and national research, panelists will offer examples of what high -trust leadership actually looks like. Attendees will leave with ideas for building trust as a measurable, strategic advantage. Community Wins,- Promising Practice Lightning Rounds Two communities, ten minutes each, two big ideas worth stealing. This fast -paced session features back-to-back presentations on promising practices driving real results, giving attendees a quick, high-energy dose of inspiration they can take home and adapt, 11,045 AM t:Sescions ... Round 4 When Performance Excellence Matters Most Lee H. Brown, President & CEO, Erwin Utilities The Journey to performance excellence was put to the ultimate test on September 27,2024, when Hurricane Helene brought unprecedented devastation to the communfty. Ten years of intentional planning, process development, and i continuous improvement became the foundation for Erwin Utilities' response, providing the structure and agility needed for an expedited recovery Throughout it all, a focus on customers and their needs guided decisions and the path to recovery, This session demonstrates that performance excellence isn't something extra you do —it becomes how you work —and that no organization is too small to make it work. Growing Leaders Who Drive Performance Excellence: Educating the Next Generation of Baldrige Leaders Michael Fors, Ph.D., Dean, School of Business and Management, City University of Seattle Driving Excellence Through the Baldrige Framework Oanh Maroney-Omitade, Chief Administrative Officer and Interim COO, Methodist Healthcare Ministries Adopting the Baldrige Framework is a Journey of continuous learning, organizational alignment, and a commitment to performance excellence. In this session, the architect of Methodist Healthcare Ministries' Bald rige Journey will share the organization s experience implementing the framework, highlighting the strategies and practices that made the greatest difference, the challenges encountered along the way and the lessons learned throughout the process. Attendees will gain practicalinsightsinto how the framework can help organizations strengthen performance, drive "improvement, and build a culture of excellence. Built to Belong: What the Next Generation Wants from Where They Work and Live Organizations and communities alike are asking the same question.- what will It take to engage the next generation? This panel brings young professionals and students to the table to share what draws them toward meaningful careers and strong communities, and what pushes them away. what's Working: Community Approaches to Mental Health Mental health looks different in every community, and so do the solutions. This workshop brings together three communities, each taking a distinct approach to addressing mental health where they live. In quick, focused presentations, each community will share what they built to address a unique root cause, what they learned, and what's actually moving the needle, followed by open Q&A. Attendees will leave with a range of real -world models to consider and a clearer sense of where to start in their own community. 121woo -1 121:45 PM Breakout. Sessions = R6u:nd.5 Securing a Sustainable Future for Children: Valley Children's Strategy for Energy and Resilience Ratan Milevoj, Valley Children"s Healthcare Valley Children's Healthcare is rethinking energy as a strategic asset to protect care for more than 1.3 million children across Central California. Facing wildfire risk, grid disruptions, rising energy costs, and poor air quality, Valley Children's developed an integrated energy strategy centered on resilience, sustainability, and long-term value. This session explores how strategic vision, innovation, partnerships, and disciplined investment —including one of the nation's largest pediatric hospital -based renewable energy microgrids—can strengthen infrastructure resilience, protect patient care, and advance environmental and financial performance. Improving Customer Systems, with People, Processes, and Technology Craig Smith, PE, Director of Operations, South Dakota Department of Transportation The South Dakota Department of Transportation will share how it uses people, processes, and technology to strengthen customer engagement and satisfaction through its Strategic External Communication Plan, lifecycle project *involvement, and platforms such as SD511. This session will highlight practical approaches for listening to customers, benchmarking satisfaction, and ensuring access to timely, relevant information. Additional Breakout Session Details coming soon. Getting Started with Data: A Primer for Community Leaders This session offers a practical introduction to measuring cross -sector impact: how to gather the right information, ask better questions, and turn findings into a clearer picture of collective progress. Built with community leaders in mind, the session is Just as valuable for organizational leaders looking to strengthen their own data practice. You'll leave with a clear next step and practical tools you can bring back to your work right away. Rural by Choice,: Building Vitality in the Communities and Organizations That Anchor Them Rural vitality depends largely on two things working in tandem: communities that people want to stay in, and organizations strong enough to anchor them. Both face similar pressures —shrinking populations, stretched resources, and the challenge of proving that a smaller footprint doesn't mean a smaller future. This panel brings together leaders working on both sides of that equation, sharing how proven frameworks and local experience can strengthen economic vitality, organizational performance, and community trust in rural settings. 120-45 - 2:30 PM Lunch & Closing Keynot,,Ij Enjoy lunch and conversation with fellow attendees before Jovan Glasgow returns to deliver a powerful Closing Keynote that will challenge you to think differently, lead boldly, and leave inspired to put your conference experience into action. 410 Thank you for being part of the Rhythm of Excellence. We look fonward to seeing you next year! Go further with the Expedia app WWA Get up to 20% off with Member Prices on hotels. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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ObSave up to $974 by booking your flight + stay together (D Shop flight + stay 9h 1m * I stop $327 3h Ilm in ATL Rouncitrip, per traveler 10:50pm -*- 9:51am 1 Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Delta 6h •1 stop I i e f at, 1h 10m in DEN $451 6:25am 2:25pm Roundtrip per traveler ...-Spokane (GEG) -New Orleans (MSY) Southwest Airlines Vol 6h 32m I stop $445 Ih 27m in DEN Roundtrip per traveler 5:00am 1:32pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) United 8h 52m •* I stop $420 2h 56m in PHX Roundtrip per traveler 6:30am -*- 5:22pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) American Airlines 6h 6m * I stop $493 MI Ih 1rn in DEN Roundtrip per traveler 1-.38pm -*- 9:44pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) United 6h 5m * I stop $500 VP 1h 25m in DEN Roundtrip per traveler 2:50pm -*- 10:55pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Southwest Airlines 9h 25m * 1 stop $456 4h 40m in DEN Roundtrip per traveler 6:25am -*- 5:50pM Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Southwest Airlines U ATL (Atlanta) (4) $327 0 BOI (Boise) (4) $794 0 DAL (Dallas) (4) $381 0 AUS (Austin) (3) $399 0 MCO (Orlando) (3) $370 0 BNA (Nashville) (2) $370 0 SJC (San Jose) (2) $365 0 COS (Colorado Springs) (1) $420 0 IAD (Washington) (1) $922 0 LAX (Los Angeles) (1) $550 0 SLC (Salt Lake City) (1) $440 0 TUL (Tulsa) (1) $656 Show less 8 Fri, Oct 9 Sat, Oct 10 Sun, Oct i Tue, Oct 13 Thu, Oct 11 Mon, Oct 12 Wed, Oct 14 $395 $396 370 $327 $382 $322 $348 • Sort by Departing flights Recommended How our sort order and personalized savings work G Final prices and fees are confirmed before you pay, 7h 14m # I stop $327 1h 26m in ATL Roundthp per traveler 10-45OPM —*— 8:04am Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Delta 6h 54m * 1 stop $420 1h 44m in DFW Roundf.rip per traveler 6:00am —*— 2:54pm Spokane (GEG) -Blew Orleans NSY) American Airlines 5h 41m * I stop $440 37m in SLC Roundtrip per traveler 6:00am —*— 1AIPM Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Delta 8h 50m * 2 stops 2 left at- 40m in SMF - 1h 30m in HOU $385 5:00am —*—*— 3:50pm Roundtrip per traveler Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Southwest Airlines 8h 38m * I stop $420 3h 28m in DFW Roundtrip per traveler 12:49pm —*— 11:27PM Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) American Airlines 8h 40m * 1 stop $550 2h 10m in LAX Roundtrip per traveler 6:22am -o- 5-.02pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Delta operated by SKYWEST DBA DELTA CONNECTION and Delta 7h 22m o 1 stop $609 1h 22m in SEA Roundtrip per traveler 7:20am —*— 4:42pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Alaska Airlines operated by ALASKA 6h 43me I stop $576 1h 31m in DFW Rouncitrip per traveler 12:49pm -*- 9-.32pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) American Airlines 10h 15m * 2 stops $382 1h 16m in PDX - 2h 2m in PHX R,,)Ljndtrip per traveler 5:07am -*-*- 5:22PM Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Alaska Airlines operated by ALASKA and AMERICAN AIRLINES 10h 35m 9 2 stops -1 left at 1h 5m in LAS # 55m in MCO $370 7:30pm -*-*- 8:05am✓ Roundtrip per traveler Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (IVISY) Southwest Airlines 8h 35m * 1 stop $440 2h 41m in ATL Roundtrip per traveler 1:00pm -*- 11:35pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Delta 8h 16m # 1 stop $454 1h 50m in ORD Roundtrip, per traveler 2:08pm -*- 12:24am Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) American Airlines operated by American Airlines and REPUBLIC AIRWAYS AS AMERICAN EAGLE 10h 25m * 3 stops S ieft az PHX - COS - DEN $420 5.-25am 5:50pm Roundtrip per traveler Spokane (GEG) - New I,-')rleans (MSY) Southwest Airlines 7h 25m * I stop $550 1h 31m in ATL Rouncitrip per traveler 1:OOPM -*- 10:25pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Delta 5k, 9h 25m * 2 stops 3 1 e f 4S.-, at 45m in PHX - 2h 15m in AUS $415 5:25am 4-05OPM Roundtrip per traveler Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Southwest Airlines 7h 46m * I stop 1h 3m in SFO $492 Rouncitrip per traveler 1:05prn -*- 10:51pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) United operated by SKYWEST DBA UNITED EXPRESS and United 10h 15mo 2 stops 3 eft at, 45m in SMF - 40m in IVICO $395 7,-50pm -*-*- 8:05atit Roundtrip per traveler Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Southwest Airlines ;itPF 10h 25m * 2 stops $349 55m in PHX - 2h 35m in DEN Roundtrip per traveler 5:25am -0-0- 5:50PM Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Southwest Airlines Show More 1 to- n %.7o f u rther w*lth the Exped*ia app Get up to 20% off with Member Prices on hotels, Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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'PIN Morning Afternoon (5:00am - 11:59am) (12:00PM - 5:59pm) Evening (6:00pm - 11:59pm) Layover airport From I j SEA (Seattle) (29) $456 U DEN (Denver) (22) $456 0 LAS (Las Vegas) (16) $456 U PDX (Portland) (13) $833 U IAH (Houston) (12) $657 U DFW (Dallas) (6) $451 U HOU (Houston) (6) $456 U BOI (Boise) (5) $854 U LAX (Los Angeles) (5) $456 0 ORD (Chicago) (4) $794 U PHX (Phoenix) (4) $456 U AUS (Austin) (3) $456 U DAL (Dallas) (3) $456 0 LBB (Lubbock) (3) $461 0 SFO (San Francisco) (3) 0 ATL (Atlanta) (1) 0 IAD (Washington) (1) 0 SAKI (San Diego) (1) 0 SMF (Sacramento) (1) Show less Southwest Airlines - GEG4 MSY > Choose returning flight > Review your trip Change flight Enjoy more peace of mind by adding trip protection at checkout R eau rninhts g T4,.,Ilg How our sort order andrsonalized savings work n, Final pttces.4nd fe�-,sram-firmed before you pay. 5-41am —*— 11-59am New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) American Airlines 5:35pm —*— 9-40pm New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Southwest Airlines 3:55pm 10:20pm New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Southwest Airlines Alk L-Ik VP 3:00pm —*—*— 9:50pm New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Southwest Airlines 8h 18m * I stop 2h 44m in DFW 6h 5m e 1 stop 50m in DEN 8h 25m * 1 stop 2h 20m in LAS 8h 50m 9 2 stops 40m in LAX - 50m, in SMF $821 $472 $1,131 $1,139 $527 Sort by Recommended 1 left at -ir I-- &+P% v $451 Roundtrip per traveler 1 left at +$64 $515 Roundtrip per traveler 1 left, at +$21 $472 Rouncitrip, per traveler 1 left at +$76 $527 Roundtrip per traveler 6h 30m -1 stop 1 left at, Ih 10m in DEN 5:45am -*- 10:15am +$59 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) $510 Southwest Airlines Roundtrip per traveler 7h 45M * I stop I left at 1h 35m in LAS +$59 615am -*- 12:00pm $510 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Rouncitrip per traveler Southwest Airlines 8h 30m * 1 stop I left at- 2h 19m in ATL +$21 5:20am -o-- 11:50am $472 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundbrip per traveler Delta 11h 39m # 2 stops Z 2h 25m in LAX •- 50m in SEA +$5 7:19am 4-.58pm $456 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Rouncitrip per traveler Delta operated by Delta and SKYWESTDBA DELTA CONNECTION 6h 58m * I stop 1 left at Ih 20m in DFW +$210 3:45pm -0- 8:43pm $661 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler American Airlines 12h 20m * I stop 7h 10m in DEN $64 11:20am -*- 9.*40pm $515 New Orleans (MSY),- Spokane (GEG) Roundthp per traveler Southwest Airlines 13h 45m -P 3 stops I left at 10:35am 10:20pm HOU - LBB - LAS +$10 $461 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundthp per traveler Southwest Airlines 6h 27m * I stop Ih 10m in DEN +$197 $648 8:09am -*- 12:36pm Rouncitrip per traveler New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) United SN� F 13h 45m * 2 stops 1 ,-- f t a It- 10:35am —#—*— 10:20PM 2h 45m in HOU - 4h 15m in LAS +$5 $456 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Southwest Airlines 15h 25m * 2 stops left at, 8:55am —e—e— 10:20PM 4h 25m in HOU - 4h 15m in LAS +5 $ $456 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Southwest Airlines 15h 50m * 2 stops 1 left at 2h 45m in ALAS - 6h 15m in PHX +$5 7:00am —0-0— 8:50pm $456 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Southwest Airlines 16h 35m * 2 stops I left lat: 1h in LAS - 7h 50m in PHX +$5 6:15am —*—*— 8:50PM $456 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Southwest Airlines 15h 25m * 3 stops 1 left-- at- HOU - LBB - LAS +$10 8:55am 10:20pM $461 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Southwest Airlines 17h 20m * 2 stops hcoft. at - IQ 6h 5m in AIDS - 4h 30m in LAS +$5 7:00am —0-0— 10:20PM $456 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Southwest Airlines % N617h 40m * 2 stops 1 left at 7h 15m in PHX - 3h 25m in LAS +$5 6:40am —*—*— 10:20pm $456 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundthp per traveler Southwest Airlines 17h 40m * 2 stops 4h 40m in PHX - 6h 5m in LAS +$5 6:40am —*—*— 10:20PM $456 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Southwest Airlines 10h 25m * I stop 1 left at, 3h 25m in LAX +$139 7:19am —*— 3:44pm $590 New Orleans (MSY) ® Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Delta operated by Delta and SKYWEST DBA DELTA CONNECTION 17h 50m * 2 stops J. e f t aI., 6h 50m in HOU - 4h 15m in LAS +$5 6:30arn —*—*— 10:20pm $456 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per, traveler Southwest Airlines 17h 50m * 3 stops HOU - LBB - LAS +$10 6:30am 10:20pm $461 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Rouncitrip, per traveler Southwest Airlines iNVIPP 18h 30m * 3 stops l� f *%-, at. DAL. - AUS - LAS +$10 7:30pm 12:00pm $461 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundthp per traveler Southwest Airlines 18h 35m -* 2 stops WF kat 7h Sm in DEN - 4h 20m in LAS +$5 5:45arn —*—*— 10:20pm $456 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Southwest Airlines Show More Tell us how we can improve our site Shaba feedback Dom(�stic flights Car rentals it United States of America All accommodation types Rewards with One Key One Key credit cards Policies Privacy Cookies Terms of use One Key" terms and conditions Vrbo terms and conditions Accessibility Your privacy choices Content guidelines and reporting content - Help Support Cancel your hotel or vacation rental booking Cancel your flight Refund basics Use an Expedia coupon International travel documents Your rights as a flights traveler Q 2026 Expedia, Inc, an Expedia Group company. All rights reserved. Expedia and the Expedia Logo are trademarks car registered trademarks of Expedia, Inc. CST# 2029030-50. FwY 20.26 per them rates for ZIP Code 70130 Primary destination County 2025 Oct Nov Dec 2026 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep New Orleans Orleans / Jefferson Parishes $157 $157 $157 $157 $179 $179 $179 $179 $133 $133 $133 $157 T I r1l VTtT*WM Primary destination County MWE total Breakfast Lunch Dinner Incidental expenses First and lastday of travel New Orleans Orleans / Jefferson Parishes $80 $20 $22 $33 $5 $60.00