Spokane Fires, Jobs, and Political Shifts | Spokane News

Salvation Army in Spokane rallied to help fire-affected families, gifting 213 kids $300 each for new school clothes, thanks to partnerships with Wheatland Bank, Innovia Foundation, Red Cross, and Old Navy’s discount. Meanwhile, Washington’s job market dipped slightly—unemployment fell to 5% from 5.2%, still above last year’s 4.6%. State officials confirmed the emerald ash borer’s arrival, triggering a statewide firewood quarantine to halt its spread. The Spokane County GOP toughened its stance, barring endorsed candidates from accepting Democratic endorsements unless they publicly disavow “Democratic Socialists” or Communists. And Shalom Ministries, serving 80,000 meals last year, faces an urgent crisis as their lease ends in September, threatening their vital community work. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/566deb4cf5025c44