Good morning, Spokane Valley.

The new Wildfire Relief Donation Management Site is opening today from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Northtown Mall's old Sears building (4901-4999 N Lidgerwood St) to help families affected by the Spokane Complex Fires obtain essential supplies.

It accepts donations from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Residents affected by the Fairview Fire gathered at the Union Event Center on Monday for a recovery meeting, where officials said the fire is 97% contained and evacuation orders were lifted.

At least 100 residents received guidance on insurance and safe return plus additional support options.

After the Old Trails Fire destroyed entire neighborhoods, locals began assessing property damage and scheduling mandatory asbestos surveys — a required step before safely removing debris and rebuilding.

Residents are confirming insurance coverage to prevent unexpected expenses.

No-Li Brewing boosted its wildfire relief effort to $102,167 since Aug.

4 by donating 100% of sales and earning support from local businesses. The funds go to the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Fund to directly help families displaced by the fires.

A Spokane family recovered a wedding ring amid the ashes of their burned home after the Old Trails Fire — a cherished link to a lost loved one as they kept a brick engraved 'Today we rebuild' to mark their resolve.

Derek Deis and financial coach Barin Saxton from Canopy Credit Union stress that learning from financial mistakes can help households avoid quick fixes — experts say government programs like SNAP and Medicaid can ease financial stress.