Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Kaiser Aluminum reported record Q2 sales and $97 million in profit with dividend payments; its local Trentwood rolling mill — one of the largest employers in Spokane Valley — is booked with orders into next year as the company raised its full-year outlook amid rising aerospace demand.

Spokane County’s job market in June showed mixed trends as health services and private education gained about 1,200 jobs while other sectors lost jobs + the unemployment rate rose to 3.8% from 3.4%, and rising fuel costs with retirements could challenge future growth.

Spokane Valley emergency responders will test the new AI Cameria system to spot wildfires early + officials expect the tool to improve response times and reduce risks.

Spokane Public Library warned that it may cut services in September if it does not secure $2.3 million in funding; city council will vote on the issue in December and urges residents to contact officials for support.

Drivers between Cheney and Tyler face delays as WSDOT works on paving 9 miles of State Highway 904.

Traffic will be controlled by flaggers until July 27, with daytime work from July 28 until the project ends at the end of August — plan for up to 20-minute delays.

Washington health officials note that while diseases from mosquitoes and ticks are mostly low risk, many counties lack full screening.

In Spokane County, local surveillance led by EWU biology professor Krisztian Magori and the Regional Health District continues at four sites to monitor West Nile Virus infections (testing remains limited statewide).

Reliever Nathan Blasick walked three batters in the seventh inning as the Spokane Indians, who led by two, lost 6-5 to the Tri-City Dust Devils at Avista Stadium on Wednesday.

The team will look to bounce back in the next game set for Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Spokane Velocity surged in the second half and won 3-0 over Charlotte Independence on Wednesday at ONE Spokane Stadium, moving them to fourth place in USL League One standings.

The win now leaves the team six points behind league leader Union Omaha.

Former Gonzaga and Spokane Indians pitcher Gabriel Hughes allowed one run in five innings for the Rockies at Coors Field on Wednesday, falling to 0–2 in his MLB start.

Washington State star Kyle Manzardo went 3-for-5 with two RBIs for the Guardians in a 10–6 loss, ending a slump.

Tri-City Dust Devils vs Spokane Indians

6:30-7:35 p.m. — Avista Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling matchup between the Tri-City Dust Devils and Spokane Indians live.