Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Local businesses in Mead are donating boots, coffee, and meals at the Incident Command Center to help firefighters battling the Spokane Area Fires that have burned for three days.
JK Boots gave away over 50 pairs of boots while Iced Out Coffee provided more than 1,000 free cups.
The Seattle Mariners announced that proceeds from Thursday’s 50/50 raffle at T-Mobile Park will support wildfire relief in Spokane.
The Mariners Care Foundation will match every dollar raised to boost aid for affected families.
After the Autumn Lane fire grew to 5,600 acres Monday night, Corinne Rogers reopened her convenience store on State Route 291 with power, becoming a hub for locals picking up gas, generator fuel, and free cookies amid roadblocks as three fires burn over 10,500 acres and many remain without power.
After weekend wildfires damaged hundreds of structures in Spokane County, community leaders say recovery will take years as residents are urged to report losses for FEMA support and obtain state aid; Insurance Commissioner Kuderer ordered a 45-day premium grace period for coverage.
🏥 Health
Molina Healthcare of Washington is offering help for people impacted by wildfires in Spokane County from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. this week at the downtown Grocery Outlet (1617 West 3rd Avenue), with services including replacement medication and care coordination covered by Apple Health and Medicare/Medicaid.
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