Good morning, Spokane Valley.

The Northwest Tandem Bike Rally returned to Spokane Valley on Fourth of July weekend for the first time since 2011, drawing nearly 185 riders from across the country who rode six route options that started and ended at Center Place near the YMCA.

The event partnered with ValleyFest—raising about $5,000 for the ValleyFest Children’s Foundation as volunteers helped with snacks and support along routes ranging from 25 to 75 miles.

At least one person died after a two-car collision on Highway 2, six miles north of Spokane on July 6 at 4:13 p.m.—both northbound lanes were completely blocked and southbound lanes were partially blocked as emergency responders managed the scene.

Washington State Patrol said a fatal two-car crash occurred on Highway 2 near Colbert (six miles north of Spokane) around 4:15 p.m. Sunday, which left at least one person dead and blocked northbound traffic, and drivers are advised to avoid the area.

Evacuation orders near Riverside State Park were downgraded after firefighters slowed the Aubrey Fire’s spread to 50 acres—no structures were damaged and a wet line was established.

Firefighters worked to contain the 50-acre Aubrey White Fire that started Sunday, with teams quick to set up a command center at Spokane Falls Community College.

Evacuation orders in the Indian Bluff area were downgraded as the smoke cleared—officials will monitor the area overnight for any changes.

Eric Lee, 77, who took the citizenship oath at the federal courthouse last August, is pushing for official recognition of the 74 American sailors lost in a 1969 collision—he says they deserve to be memorialized despite dying outside the war zone.

Lee and other advocates have held reunions in Spokane Valley to keep the sailors' legacy alive and call on officials to change the rules.

Eugene Emeralds vs. Spokane Indians

1-4 p.m. — Avista Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting baseball matchup between the Eugene Emeralds and Spokane Indians live.

Spokane Indians vs. Eugene Emeralds

1:05-2:35 p.m. — Avista Stadium — Tickets from $36 — Catch the action in this local baseball showdown between the Spokane Indians and Eugene Emeralds.

CRAVE! Northwest Food Festival

6-9 p.m. — CenterPlace Regional Event Center — Admission varies — Celebrate the culinary creativity of regional chefs at this three-day food extravaganza.

Spokane Scottish Highland Games

2:00 – 10:30 AM — Spokane County Fair and Expo Center — Check event website for entry fees — Celebrate Scottish culture with music, athletics, and dance.