Good morning, Spokane Valley.

On Wednesday, crews began cutting a damaged 36-inch ductile iron sewer line on Wall Street near Barnes Road after a rupture flooded a local resident’s basement and threatened $200,000 in rare collectibles + officials say repairs will continue over the next few days + work will include refilling holes and re-graveling the road.

Inland Power & Light Co. will move more power lines underground in a 10-year plan aimed at boosting safety—this work will use about $41 million a year to upgrade lines near Mount Spokane and on Moody Lane while working with property owners and state agencies.

Little Bellas offers young girls a program to learn cycling skills + build confidence with strong female mentors, providing a safe space for new experiences + personal growth.

Last week wildfires near Davenport and Kettle Falls triggered evacuations and reduced air quality as the Inland Northwest experienced its driest June on record.

A Spokane Valley deputy fire marshal warned that smoking cannabis—which can reach temperatures up to 1,200 degrees—can easily ignite dry grass and lead to larger structure fires during fire season.

With longtime council member Rod Higgins not running again, four experienced people—Mike Kelly, Lisa Miller, Adam 'Smash' Smith and Kris Pockell—are running for City Council Position 1 in an election where the top two vote-getters will advance on August 6 so the winner takes office after the new year. The candidates plan to focus on public safety, housing and budget issues as they aim to bring fresh ideas to local government.

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.