Plus, Spokane works to qualify for FEMA assistance after a weekend of wildfires and Avista begins to evaluate its transmission system in the fire-ravaged areas.

High temperatures and gusty winds in the forecast for the weekend and the Washington State Supreme Court rules in a hazing case involving WSU.

Plus, hot temperatures put into effect burn bans for the weekend ahead, and two Spokane elected officials share why the Public Transportation Tax on the August ballot benefits more than just commuters.

Plus, Washington's last three governors disagree about the state's current tax policy. Western states are receiving less snow, driven in part by climate change.

Plus, Brian Kohberger wants to have another day in court and El Nino will have an effect, yet again, on the weather in the Northwest.

Plus, Washington's Columbia Basin faces a dry future and Spokane gets a new outdoor concert venue.

Plus, the Weather Service warns weekend winds could start new fires or exacerbate existing ones. Avista prepares to take pre-emptive action to prevent future fires.

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Plus, no data center moratorium for Spokane County, at least for now, and crews make progress on two Boundary County wildfires, despite the dry conditions.

Plus, a roundup of Inland Northwest wildfires, a new Washington law makes it easier for tenants to install air conditioning units, and a Boston company with a research study is looking for PFAS-exposed people in the Spokane area.