Good morning, Spokane Valley.

STCU has raised over $500,000 for wildfire relief since Aug.

3 by rallying nearly 400 donors + matching a $100,000 donation from the credit union. The funds support Innovia’s Spokane Complex Wildfire Response Fund, a KREM Red Cross account, and local recovery efforts following the regional fires.

Boulevard Race held a preview news conference on Thursday to introduce this year’s 5K event for local runners.

Storms and strong winds are expected Saturday into Sunday, and a fire weather watch with a heat advisory warns residents to stay safe + plan ahead.

Shalom Ministries served its final meal this morning in downtown as it prepares to relocate after decades of free meal service.

The ministry will move to a new site soon to continue its outreach in the community.

A Spokane man was featured on Dancing With the Stars — his performance reached a national audience as local pride soared.

Fans anticipate more details on any upcoming appearances.

One local family is starting the school year while displaced by wildfire damage, with the 10-year-old attending Mead Learning Options and sleeping at his grandparents' home while his parents plan temporary learning spaces (public library or a friend's home) as they schedule cleanup work on their house.

Level 3 evacuations remain for a wildfire burning west of the Spokane Hutterite Colony while evacuations for a fire north of Deep Creek have ended; residents between Euclid, Wood, Bowie, and Ladd Roads must be ready to leave quickly.

For Spokane homeowners affected by the summer fires, EPA crews are removing hazardous materials from damaged sites — a key step before asbestos surveys are done by AHERA-certified inspectors to ensure safety.

Thursday's game at Avista Stadium saw the Spokane Indians lose 9-0 to last-place Hillsboro as big innings cost them crucial runs, dropping their record to 24-26 and leaving them five games out of a playoff spot—Friday's series will resume at 6:35 p.m.

Former Zag Adam Miller signed with a European team, confirmed today by his representatives, starting a new chapter in his sports career.

Local fans in Spokane Valley are eager to follow his progress abroad + celebrate their hometown success.