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August 8, 2026 |
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The Spokane that shows up |
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Photo by: Myk Crawford |
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Dear SBA Members and Friends, This has been one of the hardest weeks our community has ever faced. At this point, more than 800 structures are gone, and over 700 families have lost their homes, many with their jobs and ways of life attached. And the stories just keep on coming. Stories of overwhelming loss. But also stories of immense inspiration and love. And the generosity is tremendous and all around us! 2,500 individual gifts — many of them $5 and $10 — have already put $2.8 million to work for our neighbors. Firefighters from across the Northwest are sleeping in tents at our fairgrounds so they can hold the line. Our schools have wrapped their arms around every displaced student and family. These two short videos, courtesy of our friends at KHQ / Q6, capture much of what is in all our hearts. They are really worth watching. |
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▶ Watch: Superintendent Adam Swinyard on how our schools are wrapping around students and families (https://youtu.be/WazCfsrk5Bw) |
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▶ Watch: The cost of courage — our fairgrounds, covered with sleeping firefighters between shifts (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbvxbKSjyqM/) |
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We've worked to make our SBA web page a place that captures much of what's going on: what's happening right now (refreshed every morning), how to get help, how to give wisely, and how this recovery will actually work: |
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Another weekend of thoughts, prayers, giving, heroic action…and thanks.
Warmly, Gavin |
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Thank you to Aeroflite RJ85 Chief Captain Brian Brantner for the photos and his unwavering service to Spokane. |
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