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In today's newsletter:
- What Spokane fire victims must do after EPA finishes cleanup
- What Spokane neighbors are rethinking after the Spokane Complex Fires
- How Spokane will spend $1.2 million in wildfire relief donations
Also on today's calendar: Zoom-delivered Japanese Classes and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
- Sunday: Cooler with periods of rain, temps: high: 58, low: 50.
- Monday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 66 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. EPA nearly completes hazardous materials removal from Spokane-area fire victims' properties (kxly920.com) — EPA crews have cleared hazardous materials from about 85% of Spokane-area homes damaged in recent fires, an important first step before rebuilding. Residents are reminded they still need asbestos assessments and permits, while the City of Spokane has begun reviewing rebuilding applications and local agencies stand ready to guide people through the next stages. 
2. After Spokane Complex Fires spared human lives, residents rethink escape routes, neighborhood hazards (thecooldown.com) — Spokane residents are reassessing evacuation routes, home preparedness, and neighborhood fire risks after the Spokane Complex Fires destroyed property but spared lives. Online discussions highlight choke points in areas like Five Mile and Nine Mile, concerns about growth near brushy outskirts, and practical steps locals are taking to protect documents, reduce flammable materials, and support one another during future wildfire seasons.
3. Spokane wildfire relief fund tops $1.2 million as city prepares next round of aid (everettpost.com) — Spokane's wildfire relief fund has climbed above $1.2 million, and city officials are preparing the next major round of financial assistance for residents affected by the Spokane Complex fires. Case managers are identifying unmet needs, and households have begun receiving cash support, with more targeted distributions and public updates on spending expected as donations continue.
4. Baumgartner vs. Conroy: Congressional candidates debate on data centers, AI and gender-affirming care (spokesman.com) — Candidates for Eastern Washington's congressional seat clashed in downtown Spokane over data centers, AI, affordability, immigration, and gender-affirming care, with specific concerns about a proposed Spokane data center's water and power use. Their sharply different stances on local control, federal bans on care for trans youth, and economic policy could shape how Spokane and surrounding communities handle growth, costs, and civil rights.
5. Man begins 'Veterans Walk' from Spokane County to White House (krem.com) — A Spokane County man from Deer Park has begun a months-long walk to the White House, carrying an American flag to raise awareness and funds for a more accessible veterans memorial in his hometown. Despite significant health challenges, he's determined to highlight the needs of disabled veterans and invites locals to follow his progress and support the project online.
📸 Around Spokane
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Spokane
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★ Featured events ★
- Zoom-delivered Japanese Classes →
Zoom @ Art Play Learn,
9:00 am
Monday September 21
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Other local events
- Steady Rockwell →
Spokane WA
9:00 pm - Ashley Gavin →
Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague, Spokane
9:45 pm - BoomJam Afters →
171 S Washington St, Spokane
10:30 pm - Mt. Spokane Trail Run →
Spokane WA - Paw Patrol →
Magnesium Village Clubhouse, 849 E Magnesium rd, Spokane
9:00 am - Make a Dopp Kit (aka a toiletry bag) →
2026 North Hamilton Street, Spokane
10:00 am - Canvassing for Carmela →
Conroy for Congress, 1106 North Washington Street Ste B, Spokane
10:15 am - The Unusual Ocean by Meghan Jones →
Auntie's Bookstore, 402 W Main Ave, #1st Fl Liberty Bldg, Spokane
1:00 pm - The Playboy of the Western World →
The Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W Sprague Ave, Spokane
2:00 pm - Two-Day Sourdough Workshop with Jeff Halfhide →
The Kitchen Engine, 621 W Mallon Ave, #416 Flour Mill, Spokane
4:00 pm - Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings →
Riverside Place 1110 West Riverside Avenue Spokane, Washington 99201
7:45 pm
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The skies looked as if the sun would set with no one getting to see it descend over the western horizon.
I was out at the Social (the old Valley Ho) to shoot a musician playing there, Schuyler Dombirer, wow can that guy play. As I was heading back into… (Nextdoor Monroe Ash) - Family found!
She's home with her family now. Thank you everyone for helping us reunite them. This pretty Girl just came into our yard. Does anyone recognize her?… (Nextdoor Bemiss)
- Norfolk Iron & Metal posted a job opening for Puller/Loader in Spokane. Apply here.
- Barry-Wehmiller posted a job opening for Electromechanical Assembler III in Spokane. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spokane here.
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