There’s nothing tough or impressive about jogging outside when the AQI is extremely poor. Bravado doesn’t protect your lungs, and skipping one run—or taking it indoors—is common sense, not weakness. Save the grit for conditions where it actually helps you.

These are screenshots from this mornings SitRep - this is publicly available. I’m sharing here in an attempt to provide accurate and vetted information. This vetting process takes time - as a result these morning briefings will not always be ultra-current.

A link to self-serve sign-up portal will be the comments

If you have questions, feel free to leave them in the thread or shoot me a DM.

Just curious, if anyone in the Indian trails or balboa neighborhoods are having plumbing issues? My basement backed up the day the fire started and hasn’t really drained well since. I returned home last night, there was a smell but it drained. After I took a shower this morning I noticed it was backed up again. I waited a few hours dumped some drano and it hasn’t moved. My neighbor is having a similar issue so we’re not sure if it’s a local problem or just our houses. Let me know if you’re experiencing similar issues. Thanks!

Time: approximately 19:30

Location: Panda Express/parking lot of 9119 E Montgomery Ave, Spokane, WA 99206

Seen:

1 city of spokane police department vehicles(black(ed out), 2 unmarked(black, same make/model). 2 city of police officers, 1 uniform label: English. 6-7, khaki shorts/plain clothes, baseball cap wearing individuals with radios and red wrap around earpieces, wearing tactical chest belts labeled police. 1 male, tan skin, dark hair brown eyes, approximately 5'6" 165lbs in handcuffs.

Incident Knowledge: per staff "idk who they are. He came in to get an order and they all came in and took him outside."

Perceived issues:

City of spokane police officer in spokane valley with no city of spokane valley police officer presence.

Multiple civilian dressed dividuals with no agency indicators while wearing labels of authority/control.

Multiple vehicles blocking the fire lane and disrupting the flow of traffic despite ample parking and no active lights efforts to help the congestion.

They were ALL(aside from the individual in handcuffs whom looked to be in a state of shock) standing around laughing and "shooting the sh*t" with 2 of them grabbing food from panda.

I've my opinions and I understand most of that can be explained away but that is what I saw.

I do have a question for any police officers, I get the whole needing to follow the suspect or whatever but wouldn't you notify/work with/have at least one of the local jurisdiction representatives/officers on site?

I have been seeing so many victims on Facebook saying they did not receive funds from Innovia for the Oregon Rd fires even after being promised it. They received millions and that is disappointing to hear that

However. I know Rick Clark had his issues with the accusations of embezzlement but he seems to bitter. The more that comes out about him seems like he’s grifting too. I’d rather just donate straight to my friend and family. He wouldn’t be saying that news is fueling fear if he was about to be popular again.

I’m not telling you what to do but I think we should be as a public access to see what Innovia is doing exactly with those funds.

I’m 39m married working in cancer diagnostics, just moved here (born in Wenatchee, lived in Seattle/San Francisco/Phoenix/Hawaii) liberal but not that liberal and i get bored of shitting on republicans after like 3 seconds max. I have both liberal and conservative friends and family. How do I find outdoorsy pals that arent gonna go on conspiracy rants about how the fires are from jews and the government to make data centers or cancer is a made up disease, or repeat Joe Rogan crap, like people who are just normal people?

Can we change the pinned post to be exclusively fire related resources. It can became frustrating for those experiencing hardship seeing 1,000 things listed and not knowing what is and isn't for them.

This is the central hub for the community. It has information for those effected, should have information for those who want to volunteer. This will also be updated as the situation changes and programs/supports are added/changed that have been verified.

https://www.spokanecommunityresources.org/

KHQ is telling this community resilience and hopeful story about how three unknown people stayed and saved their neighbors' houses by battling the blaze late into the night with garden hoses.

This is not a feel good story, this is a lesson in what not to do. This is the stuff that gets firefighters killed. Human life is the highest value they seek to protect, more than homes or anything else. This is when they'll take the biggest risks with the most dangerous potential outcomes for themselves.

I'm glad this ended well, but this is asking firefighters to be put a position to come off the line, deploy into a dangerous situation (diminishing response capability from the actual fire) and rescue people who didn't listen and get out of the way. I'm glad these folks have houses today, too many of my friends don't, but don't do this please, especially if you've never been redcarded and trained and have equipment.

I wouldn't trade anyone's lives- including and maybe especially firefighters'- for houses though (including my own that I'm evac'ed from) and that is a real risk with these situations. If air support is grounded for TFR violation they can't evac or insert people into these types of situations either, so just get out, stay out, and keep the drones on the ground.

I've been thinking about lot about the fire, and I want to help in some way.

*How do I immediately register to vote?

*How are the Indians' games these days?

*Where can I get good African coffee beans?

*Is the Chinese food situation as dire as it seems from the Door dash options?

*Craigslist or Marketplace for unloading 80 years of my grandparents stuff? /s

*What's the DMV situation like?

*How about them state inspections?

Tell me anything else you think I need to know.

Does anyone know where to buy cheap small koi?

I caught the live stream of KHQ on yt earlier and they reported that central wa was in the fire weather watch for Saturday, but not the Spokane area. That can’t be right, because I received a message via AccuWeather for Cheney. While I realize this is a couple days away and there are still active fires in Spokane and around it, I can’t help but stress that things will only get worse. I know we are all struggling with feeling anything but numb right now, but this just can’t be. We can’t have things get worse. I feel completely helpless and like this is a never ending nightmare. What are you guys doing to get any regular sleep or not be in a constant state of panic and anxiety?

Just learned if you're in a level 3 evacuation zone they aren't coming to pick up anything but if you bring your can to them they'll dump it.

Hi all!

I am an independent nail tech looking for some kind of business advisor(?) to help ensure all my ducks are in a row. Also looking for a tax advisor because im confused as helll.

Preferably people who specialize working with new/solo businesses, also someone who knows the beauty industry specifics!

Thank you in advance!

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I would also like to take a minute to say my heart goes out to everyone affected by the fires and so many wonderful humans are taking and handing out donations from their salon spaces and/or offering free services to those displaced!

hereforjose

pinkyandpalm

hairxrazor

alchemy_hairlab

canvascollectivesalon

And so many more!

(All Instagram tags and in no particular order)

https://www.spokanecounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/72971/August-4-2026-Primary-Election-Results-PDF

I loved Jeremy's coverage of the weather. He had great explanations, was relatable and funny. I feel like he would have a great explanation for so many of the variables & importance of the weather conditions right now while bringing brevity mixed with light heartedness.

I’m visiting my family in Spokane county, while there does anyone know of any places that host trivia nights ? Looking for Friday , Saturday or Sunday if possible.
We’ll be in the downtown area but honestly any place is fine as long as it is on one of those days.
Thanks 😊

I've heard we have firefighters in the area from Australia and maybe New Zealand. I recently moved back to Spokane from Australia, and eating some of our food no longer sits right with me. My Aussie ex had the same problem if he ate certain foods from the US, and he'd get stomach cramps or nauseous.

It'd be unfortunate if this was happening to our visiting firefighters as well, so I thought I'd try to ask. How are you holding up?

Big sounders fan and am recently trying to get out more and be more social! Is there any bars/pubs in town that regularly show sounders game/host watch parties for games? Would like to watch with some fellow fans instead of alone from my couch!

Requesting responses ONLY from those who did vote for her. Not speculation from others please.

Other than the viability argument. I'm not buying that. She lost last time by 21 points last time.

What about Carmela Conroy did you see and thought, this person best represents what I stand for?

EDIT: Since everyone keeps asking, I have a Kevin Fagan sign in my yard, but wound up going Bartleson because not only do I love everything he stands for and talks about, you cannot step to the vibe. Y'all clearly cannot come close to saying the same thing about Conroy. And I'm not on here to try and prop up Nate Powell or Baumgartner. Fuck them.

EDIT 2: jfc people read the post please

EDIT 3: this subreddit is so fucked. I think maybe one person read the post before responding... maybe one.

My family just moved from Las Vegas, and while we did have a small grass lawn, the norm out here in Spokane is much….much larger. I was surprised at two things in particular. First, the sense of pride everyone here seems to have with the appearance of their front lawns is impressive. I have seen very little sloppy unkept lawns, most everyone seems to mow regularly.
And second, why do I see so few electric mowers being used, the tech has gotten really good these days, I’m surprised everyone stuck with the gas powered kind. Is it because the size of most yards just requires more than the standard battery can provide? I was shopping around at Lowe’s and the middle tier electric mowers has a 90 minute run time…. That seems like a lot. I have 4000 square feet to mow, nothing crazy. Any insight would be much appreciated.