Good morning, Spokane.

Rock band Shinedown is supporting wildfire victims in the region through fundraising initiatives, with additional details expected soon as relief efforts aim to boost recovery.

Local community groups are serving warm meals for fire victims today at designated distribution sites as part of ongoing relief efforts to support families affected by recent fires.

LA-based Fire Fellows shared that full community recovery from serious fires takes at least five years and local leaders should form coordinated groups that include homeowners and business owners — a plan to rebuild better.

Their upcoming guidebook offers clear steps to support long-term recovery.

A local bar reopened today after fire damage forced a temporary closure, with repairs and safety inspections completed to ensure the venue is safe for patrons.

Owners say the space is ready for regular service.

Park officials are restoring Riverside State Park after fires burned over 1,600 acres, and 40 percent is open while hazard tree removal and safety measures near the intact suspension bridge are underway; volunteers have offered help (check Washington State Parks for updates).

The Washington State Office of the Attorney General released a report on data privacy showing companies collect and reuse personal data without robust consent rules.

The report noted over 200 breaches (affecting eight million residents last year) and the office will boost protections and public education.

Travelers may soon need to check fine print when buying tickets as the Department of Transportation proposed rules that let airlines show base fares instead of the full price — the change is under review with comments open until Aug.

21.

Today, TV highlights provide a busy lineup with IndyCar qualifying at 11:25 a.m. on FS1, NASCAR at 4 p.m., MLB games airing from 10:10 a.m. to 4:10 p.m., UFC 330 bouts at 2:30 and 4 p.m., and NFL preseason contests — plus additional sports on local channels.

The Cougs are in day 8 of fall camp today — local coaches guide drills and practice sessions as the team preps for the upcoming season.

In a Friday game at Everett Memorial Stadium, Carter Dorighi’s walk-off single gave the AquaSox a 3-2 win, marking the Spokane Indians' ninth loss in 10 games.

The six-game High-A Northwest League series now stands at 4-0 in favor of Everett.