With the news that one of the fires in Spokane may have been caused by an arsonist, online pundits have slammed former Governor Inslee’s assertion that fires show danger of climate change.

If the Old Trails Fire was arson, climate change was its accomplice

Because of arson arrest, online pundits are mocking former Gov. Inslee's argument that fires show danger of climate change.

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The wildfires in the Pacific NW are incredibly sad and devastating. We have to face the fact that a warming climate is unsustainable. As you can see, fires in the Pacific NW are getting much larger in recent decades. The largest fires (100K acres+) have increased by 10-15X since the 1980s. 1/

The Spokane Complex Fire has destroyed hundreds of homes and displaced thousands of people. Our communities are jumping in to help. Here are a few resources for where to locate resources and how to pitch. If you think of anything we missed, let us know at team@rangemedia.co.

Where wildfire victims can find resources, how neighbors can help

An evolving resource directory for people affected by the disaster and people who want to lend a hand.

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As the spotlight of the World Cup passed briefly over Spokane — with crowds gathering at watch parties and the Egyptian team training for the World Cup at GU’s Luger Field — the lights had already gone out on the city’s own professional women’s soccer team.

Former Spokane Zephyr players say club ‘cut corners,’ undercounted hours

As women's soccer pay disputes have become rallying points, these athletes can’t even file for unemployment benefits.

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Some returned home, but dozens remained in limbo. Folks who stayed slept in the barn area; others sought solace in the parking lot outside. People caught naps behind their wheels as pets paced nervously in the backseat. Others took turns walking the horses in the stables.

Owner of pets lost after flames: ‘God knows where they are’

Across the city, residents have evacuated their animals from the flames. But people fear for the ones left behind.

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In order to help people impacted by the devastating wildfires in Spokane County this weekend, here is a list of donation drop-off locations across the county.

Here's how you can help people impacted by Spokane County wildfires

SPOKANE, Wash. -- In order to help people impacted by the devastating wildfires in Spokane County this weekend, here is a list of donation drop-off locations across the county.

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No-Li Brewhouse says it will be donating 100% of all No-Li Beer Campus proceeds to Spokane families impacted by wildfires starting Sunday.

No-Li Brewhouse donating 100% of proceeds to Spokane fire victims

SPOKANE, Wash. -- No-Li Brewhouse says it will be donating 100% of all No-Li Beer Campus proceeds to Spokane families impacted by wildfires starting Sunday.

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SPD is asking everyone to stay out of wildfire evacuation areas unless you are a resident evacuating. These areas remain extremely dangerous. Fire conditions can change rapidly, roads may be blocked without warning, burst gas lines are actively burning, & heavy smoke creates additional hazards.

Spokane Police Urge Public to Stay Out of Fire Evacuation Areas

The Spokane Police Department is asking everyone to stay out of wildfire evacuation areas unless you are a resident evacuating.

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As the Spokane community continues to face the devastating impacts of local wildfires, you can help your neighbors. We will continue to update this thread with more opportunities to help!

The American Red Cross has opened another evacuation shelter at the Spokane Convention Center for anyone under evacuation orders in north Spokane.

Red Cross opens second evacuation shelter at Spokane Convention Center

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- The American Red Cross has opened another evacuation shelter at the Spokane Convention Center for anyone under evacuation orders in north Spokane.

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At 7:30 p.m., a fire evacuation shelter will open at the Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd. The Fairgrounds has the RV grounds open as well for those with evacuated animals. For all evacuation information, visit bit.ly/SRECOfficial...

The fires in Spokane County are already destroying homes as it has jumped the river and crossed into the city. Please keep us in your prayers. Read us for updates or follow me on Instagram for video. www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...

'Never seen it this bad': Thousands evacuated in north Spokane as wildfire crosses river into city

A wildfire driven by high winds jumped the Spokane River Saturday afternoon, burning homes and quickly moving into the Indian Trail Neighborhood.

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This sreengrab from @alexdugganreports.bsky.social Instagram is wild. She’s firing off as much info as she can as quickly as she can. Our local reporters are amazing.

Please do not drive into the Old Trails Fire evacuation zone. For those in the evacuation zone, please head eastbound. For all evacuation information, visit bit.ly/SRECOfficial...

Couldn’t catch it live? Spokane’s Spiciest is now available to stream for free at the link below, thanks to our media partners KSPS-PBS and Midnight Waffles! Working on this with those folks and @washingtonbus.org was such a good time! 🌶️🌶️ m.youtube.com/watch?v=fUtv...

Candidate Survivor: Spokane's Spiciest Candidate Forum

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For this week’s episode, we’re bringing you a pre-recorded interview between RANGE editor Luke Baumgarten and Riley Connors, the host of CONNORSversations. CONNORSversations "is a live show, with a live studio audience, filmed on location at The Chameleon." Listen here:

The POD: Conversations on CONNORSversations

Interviewing a guy who’s keeping talk shows alive

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If the data center industry has a friend in the Inland Northwest, it’s Al French, the county commissioner who’s spent decades building a reputation as a shrewd broker of big business development deals — and is arguably the most powerful politician in the county.

Commissioner Al French on data centers: ‘Spokane County is not closed for business’

Developers are eyeing Spokane County for new places to plant; French has been quietly tilling the field.

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If the data center industry has a friend in the Inland Northwest, it’s Al French, the county commissioner who’s spent decades building a reputation as a shrewd broker of big business development deals — and is arguably the most powerful politician in the county.

Commissioner Al French on data centers: ‘Spokane County is not closed for business’

Developers are eyeing Spokane County for new places to plant; French has been quietly tilling the field.

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Today's the day! You can find us tonight from 5 to 9 pm at Overbluff Cellars in the Washington Cracker Building for Candidate Survivor: Spokane's Spiciest Candidate Forum. There will be spicy wings, spicier questions and a whole host of candidates ready to take the hot seat and face the fire.

On Sunday night, nearly 200 people gathered for "A Night of Resistance," a fundraising event to benefit the Justice Forral, Jac Archer and Bajun Mavalwalla II, the three Spokane protesters who were convicted in May on federal conspiracy charges. Find the photo story here:

‘A Night of Resistance’

Two months after the Spokane 3 verdict, supporters filled a room inside Nuestras Raíces Community Center, in solidarity.

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Is politics a game played and won by the grizzled? Not if you ask the staffers of Carmela Conroy’s too-hot-for-Instagram Gen-Z account, Andrew Bartleson’s 19-year-old daughter and campaign manager or 27-year-old congressional candidate Kevin Fagan.

On July 20, RANGE rode along with a paramedic and mental health professional from the Behavioral Response Unit, a joint program by Spokane Fire Department and Frontier Behavioral Health.

🌶️MEAT THE CANDIDATES 🌶️ Six brave candidates running for two positions to represent Washington's Sixth Legislative District in the state legislature are ready to get spicy.

🌶️MEAT THE CANDIDATES 🌶️ Five brave candidates running for two positions to represent Washington's Third Legislative District in the state legislature are ready to get spicy.

While in the Northwest ICE Processing Center, U.S. Army veteran Garnet Smith lived under harrowing conditions. According to advocates, Smith was given inedible food, foul drinking water and was subjected to mistreatment, including delayed medical care and an alleged sexual assault during a pat-down.

CIVICS: Voting is hot. So is our candidate forum. Plus, renters could finally get the Right to Cooling in Spokane City, Central Valley School District will discuss AI usage and school bus cameras, and the county commission meeting is canceled.

Voting is hot. So is our candidate forum.

CIVICS: Plus, renters could finally get the Right to Cooling in Spokane City.

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NEW POD EPISODE! RANGE reporter Erin Sellers was joined by Haydon Ramirez, the Eastern Washington Organizer from @washingtonbus.org, to talk about work and programs of The Washington Bus... Plus, our upcoming collab on Spokane's Spiciest Candidate Forum! Listen here:

The POD: Driving voter turnout among the youth

How organizations like The Washington Bus are increasing civic engagement

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