Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Local officials announced today a housing fund designed to help Spokane area fire victims secure safe housing; the program will support affected families and boost community recovery.

A recent survey by Greater Spokane Inc. released Tuesday by EMC Research shows overall voter sentiment in Spokane County remains low as worries over homelessness and downtown safety grow.

However, trust in local leaders and support for growth increased among Spokane Valley residents from 32% to 40%.

Lilac City Harvest is selling Hearts of Gold cantaloupes for the next couple weeks, and local grower Adam Powell celebrates their rich flavor and heritage as longtime shopper Nancy Champion Cartwright recalls her family’s history (a nod to the Valley’s proud farming past).

Investigators reported the fire started at a vacant home on Upriver Bend Lane remains of unknown cause as it burned over 200 acres, destroyed 14 homes, and claimed one life—residents affected are now facing lengthy rebuild efforts.

A second Chick-fil-A restaurant will open tomorrow in the Ruby and Sinto area to serve South Hill and nearby neighborhoods.

Owner Lizzie Minkner partnered with police to manage traffic on Mission and Ruby streets and will offer free entrees for guests dressed like cows + employ over 120 local residents.

Spokane resident Travis Baldree’s cozy fantasy, Legends & Lattes, was adapted into a graphic novel released yesterday; the former video game programmer turned audiobook narrator discussed his work and mentioned a new litRPG book coming out next August in an interview with SPR’s Lisa Leinberger.

Hope 4 Kids Hygiene Drive delivered essential supplies to thousands of students in Spokane as donations were collected at local Numerica branches and CVS stores.

The items are now being sorted for distribution to 15 school districts.

The Chiefs made history with five wins in a row and will start a homestand of three games at Numerica Veterans Arena on Friday at 7 p.m. (Goalie Carter Esler earned WHL Goaltender of the Week after strong road game performances.)

Nate Bell set career highs with 39 passes for 413 yards and 107 rushing yards on Saturday as Eastern Washington lost 49-38 to UC Davis.

He will lead his team against Northern Colorado at Roos Field Saturday at 4 p.m.

Earlier Monday, high school sports featured Mt. Spokane’s Avery Fox hitting two homers with six RBIs in a softball win (15 to 5) over Deer Park, while Ridgeline’s Lydia Lynn scored five goals in girls soccer to secure a win (5 to 1) over University.