Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of August.
Good morning, Spokane Valley.
Shadle Park High School serves as a community resource center open from noon to 6 p.m. today for those affected by the firestorm — it offers supplies, insurance help, and free day camps for children from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Spokane’s first Punk Rock Flea Market will open this weekend at the Parkade downtown and feature over 130 vendors offering art, food, and community booths (with rotating daily lineups) while $1 admission and extra funds will support the H.O.M.E.
Starts Here Fund for those affected by recent fires.
Chef Chad White, a local native and Top Chef Season 13 contestant, helped feed firefighters and displaced families from a command center and local shelters during the Spokane Complex Fires.
He organized a large-scale meal plan today — community donations kept the effort moving as the emergency continues.
Spokane officials evacuated 65,000 residents on Aug.
1 as multiple fires forced rapid departures; traffic delays were reported on Francis Avenue (covering the Old Trails, Fairview, and Autumn Lane fires) and officials said return dates remain unknown.
Jennifer Gray Thompson lost her home to wildfire and founded After the Fire to help locals rebuild after disasters.
Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer and reporter Anna King provided guidance and survivor stories at the Spokane County fairgrounds on Inland Journal.
Spokane-based JK Boots converted its East Sprague break room into a recharge station over the weekend — distributing new boot donations and supplies to firefighters battling wildfires.
The company donated all profits on Aug. 5 to support residents through the Innovia Foundation’s Complex Wildfire Response Fund.
A wildfire broke out east of Long Lake this morning and forced 'Go Now' evacuations for residents along Long Lake Road — orders ended at 6:15 a.m.
The Spokane Regional Health District warned Thursday that harmful blue-green algae was found in West Medical Lake and advised people to avoid using the water until tests confirm its safety.
The county will continue testing and update lake signage.
Lucas Jumalon, a 22-year-old local, won a professional poker title in Las Vegas last night and earned $10 million.
He celebrated with Ferris High grads + community support amid recent fires.
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