Good morning, Spokane.

Local No-Li Brewhouse raised $52,167 in extra funds on top of a $50,000 commitment to help fire victims.

Since Tuesday, all proceeds have gone to the city-run H.O.M.E. Starts Here fund, which has already gathered $433,461 from 1,768 donors and community partners and is expected to grow further.

Community leaders met Monday night at the Union Event Center in Mead to lay out recovery steps after the Fairview Fire.

They advised residents to work with insurance companies instead of expecting full federal aid and announced more meetings to answer further questions.

VFW 51 has launched a relief effort to collect clothing, toiletries, and food for victims of the Spokane Complex Fire.

The group (led by Junior Vice Commander Mikal Browell) will distribute donations throughout Spokane in the coming days.

Shadle Park HS Resource Center now provides business attire to help local community members prepare for job interviews + workplace needs.

The service is available during regular center hours.

Local officials met with fire victims today in Spokane to discuss recovery plans and coordinate support services.

Further details on assistance programs and follow-up meetings will be shared soon.

After wildfires on Aug.

1 forced evacuations in the area, residents in Nine Mile Falls and at Pleasant Valley Stables experienced mixed outcomes for their livestock (with some safely evacuated and others lost in the blaze). Community efforts later helped reunite animals separated during the emergency.

Greater Spokane Meals on Wheels plans facility renovations to better serve seniors and meet growing community needs.

Work is expected to start soon as the organization updates its operations.

Avista crews are restoring natural gas service for over 2,500 Spokane customers who lost service during the wildfire + are working from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day to complete safety checks and relights in affected neighborhoods.

Local reporters examined the perimeter of the Autumn Lane Fire today as firefighters work to contain the blaze — officials advise residents to steer clear while crews monitor conditions.

Governor Ferguson expanded wildfire relief today by amending an emergency proclamation to waive state laws for residents and businesses affected by fires in eastern Washington.

Multiple agencies issued air quality alerts for counties such as Adams, Asotin, and Chelan to warn people to reduce outdoor exposure.

Todd Myers (vice president for research at the Washington Policy Center) urges Spokane leaders to remove regulatory barriers and speed up rebuilding after wildland fire losses so that families can return home.

He warns that costly mandates may delay recovery and prolong the hardship of affected homeowners.

Residents returning home after the Upriver Fire are urged to wear PPE during cleanup.

An Air Quality Alert is in effect in Spokane and several counties due to smoke from regional fires, so residents should reduce outdoor activity.

Gonzaga commit Wicks was granted an extra year of eligibility (confirmed by the athletic department), giving him more time to develop his game with the team.

Benny G Live Concert

6-9 p.m. — BECU Live at Northern Quest — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of country and blues music from Benny G in Airway Heights.