Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Fort Spokane Campground has re-opened to the public & sites 39, 40, 41, 50, 64-68 remain closed due to fire damage and hazard trees; visitors must stay in open areas and note that Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area enforces a fire ban on open flames.

Local professionals and resources gather today at Shadle Park High School Auditorium for a town hall — format forum to assist families displaced by the wildfire with insurance claims, smoke damage recovery, and temporary housing options.

Organizer Matt Brunner of Project Spokane says the free event will offer essential recovery advice.

Alibi, a neighborhood cocktail bar in the Indian Trail area, reopened on Aug.

1 after an evacuation order forced closure + the bar partnered with nearby businesses to set up a donation station for wildfire relief.

A Spokane foundation has raised over $5 million from 3,800 donors to help wildfire survivors through immediate relief, stabilization, and long-term rebuilding, and a donation site at Northtown Mall offers free essentials daily from 1 to 8 p.m. with drop-offs accepted from 8 to 11 a.m.

Families affected by the Spokane Complex Fires received free haircuts at Stevens Elementary School as part of a back-to-school event that ended at 6:00 p.m.- volunteer hairstylist Christina Schwartz and fellow stylists helped students get ready for classes later this month.

At about 12:45 a.m. Friday, Spokane residents saw a bright meteor flash the sky and capture it on security cameras.

The American Meteor Society received nearly 250 reports — with experts noting a possible fragment may have reached lower atmosphere near Bridgeport or Brewster.

Parts of Riverside State Park reopened Friday with the north end's Highway 291 day use area, boat launch and Deep Creek trailhead available, while the equestrian area and Bowl and Pitcher remain closed as cleanup continues from the Old Trails Fire.

Local fire officials said the California team managing the Spokane Complex fires is stepping off today as local units take over.

Suppression has cost $30.3 million and led to 833 damaged structures (Old Trails, Autumn Lane and Fairview) while residents are urged to exercise caution amid lingering hazards.

The Spokane Valley Fire Department is offering free battery operated smoke alarms to owner-occupied homes in its service areas.

Residents can check with the department for details on qualifying properties.

Mark Few, the 27-year veteran Gonzaga coach (a Spokane icon), was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday night, marking a significant honor in his career and for our community.