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On Aug. 1, the National Weather Service declared a particularly dangerous situation in Spokane as wildfire risks increased due to climate change + historic fire suppression.

Local experts warn that unfounded conspiracies are distracting community efforts to address these ongoing hazards.

Spokane Fantasy Flight is hosting an auction fundraiser today as part of its 30-year tradition of bringing Christmas magic to kids.

Eastern Washington University lost its season opener to Northern Arizona after falling behind late in the game, and the team will work on a stronger strategy for upcoming matchups (final scores were not given).

The Spokane Valley Police Department attended the Cops and Kids Car Show on Saturday at Balfour Park — an event that brought families together to enjoy classic cars.

Riverside State Park reopened its day use areas and campgrounds yesterday at the Equestrian Area and Bowl & Pitcher after Spokane fires and also opened a section of the Centennial Trail from the TJ Meenach Bridge to Equestrian Lane, while some trails remain closed and the Little Spokane Natural Area is off limits.

Spokane-area firefighters responded to a 10-acre brush fire near Spangle on Saturday, issuing evacuation warnings along a local roadway; the orders were lifted by 3:10 p.m. as teams worked to protect homes.

Spokane County Fire District 9 named a new physician advisor today to oversee its first full-time fire-based ambulance service — a move aimed at strengthening emergency care.

After the Spokane Complex Fires, the City issued its first rebuild permit for a single-family home on Aug.

27 after receiving an application on Aug. 25, enabling the use of previous plans and reduced fees in the rebuild process.