Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of August.
Good morning, Spokane Valley.
Ten-year-old Marianna Haugen began a door-to-door fundraiser after local fires displaced families, raising nearly $5,000 and planning to distribute the funds in coming weeks — her effort shows how one local kid can unite the community.
Community members raised over $3,000 at Riverfront Park on Saturday when a 5K run organized by Lulu Lemon Ambassador Andy Le Friec drew about 60 participants, with proceeds going to the Innovia Foundation to aid fire victims (the organizer paid for all permits).
Bobbie Atwood’s 9-acre property near Old Trails Road burned on Aug.
1 and a restoration company will return next week to estimate debris removal and asbestos testing costs; she lacks insurance (relying on local fundraisers and neighbor help) as she plans to rebuild.
Fortunata Tattoo is raising money today for the Community Cancer Fund in Spokane Valley — the local fundraiser invites residents to support a cause close to the community.
The Community of Candles hosted a free toy shop Saturday that offered over 800 donated items to children affected by the Spokane complex fires.
A free legal aid clinic for renters impacted by the fires will be held Monday at the Northeast Community Center from 4-6 p.m.
Fire is burning southeast of Spangle near Liberty High School as officials order Level 2 (Get Set) evacuations for areas bounded by 30911 S North Pine Creek Rd, North Pine Creek Rd, Spangle Waverly Rd and 6810 E Spangle Waverly Rd while crews work to control the blaze.
Local expert Carl Barrentine documented the wizard-like moth Tolype distincta, nicknamed Fuzzy Butt, last week near south Spokane amid Douglas fir groves.
The moth is active in August+September and shows bright features that charm nighttime observers.
A new interactive map shows EPA crews working to remove hazardous materials from properties affected by the Spokane fires.
Cleanup continues today as the tool provides residents with real-time progress updates.
The Spokane Indians won 6-3 against the Vancouver Canadians at Nat Bailey Stadium on Saturday.
The team improved to a 27-31 record and now trails first-place Vancouver by 5.5 games as the six-game series concludes today at 1:05 p.m.
Spokane Velocity secured a 3 to 1 win over Westchester SC on Saturday at The Stadium at Memorial Field in New York, earning their second road victory.
They rallied after conceding an early goal — scoring three unanswered to clinch the win.
Gavin Burcar (17-year-old forward) represented Team USA at the U18 Hlinka-Greztky Cup in Edmonton where his team finished second to Team Canada on Aug.
8. He has now returned to the Spokane Chiefs and will use his international experience to help improve the team this season.
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