Spokane County Declares State of Emergency

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  Spokane County Board of Commissioners unanimously declared a State of Emergency“The Spokane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the declaration of a “State of Emergency” last night, as wildfires forced the evacuation of thousands of residents.”
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  Spokane County Board of Commissioners declared a State of Emergency due to wildfires“The Spokane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the declaration of a “State of Emergency” last night, as wildfires forced the evacuation of thousands of residents.”
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  Spokane County Board of Commissioners' declaration of a State of Emergency forced evacuations of thousands“The Spokane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the declaration of a “State of Emergency” last night, as wildfires forced the evacuation of thousands of residents.”
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  The Spokane County Fair and Expo Center in Spokane Valley is accepting evacuated RVs“The Spokane County Fair and Expo Center (404 N. Havana, Spokane Valley) continues taking evacuated RVs, livestock and pets (please bring carriers for dogs and cats).”
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  The Spokane County Fair and Expo Center in Spokane Valley is accepting evacuated livestock“The Spokane County Fair and Expo Center (404 N. Havana, Spokane Valley) continues taking evacuated RVs, livestock and pets (please bring carriers for dogs and cats).”
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  The Spokane County Fair and Expo Center in Spokane Valley is accepting evacuated pets“The Spokane County Fair and Expo Center (404 N. Havana, Spokane Valley) continues taking evacuated RVs, livestock and pets (please bring carriers for dogs and cats).”
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  The Spokane County Fair and Expo Center in Spokane Valley has Red Gate off Broadway Avenue as the access point“Evacuees should use the Red Gate off of Broadway Avenue (signage provided).”
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  Superior, District, and Municipal Courts issued Emergency Order No. 2026-01“Superior, District and Municipal Courts Spokane County Superior Court, Spokane County District Court, and the City of Spokane Municipal Court today issued Emergency Order No. 2026-01 in response to the Spokane Area Fire and related state and local emergency declarations.”
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  Emergency Order No. 2026-01 continued most civil and criminal trials scheduled for Aug. 3-7 to Aug. 10“All criminal and civil jury trials scheduled to begin August 3 through August 7 are continued to Monday, August 10, 2026, or later.”
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  Jury trials are canceled until at least Aug. 10“All criminal and civil jury trials scheduled to begin August 3 through August 7 are continued to Monday, August 10, 2026, or later.”
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  In-custody first appearances and emergency hearings will proceed“In-custody first appearances (including juvenile) and Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) hearings will proceed as normally scheduled.”
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  Voters impacted by fires can get replacement ballots at the Elections Office“Voters impacted by the Spokane County Fires have several options to participate in the August 4, 2026, Primary Election. Voters can obtain replacement ballot packets:County Elections Office, 1033 W Gardner, on Monday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and on Tuesday, Election Day, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm; orThe voter service center at Centerplace (2426 N Discovery Place in Spokane Valley), on Tuesday, Election Day, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, orPrint a replacement ballot packet from votewa.gov by signing into your voter registration page, selecting “Your Ballot & Voting Materials,” then selecting “Get a Replacement Ballot,” and printing the ballot packet (City of Spokane Library branches and Spokane County Library District branches can assist voters with internet access and printing).”
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  Voters impacted by fires can get replacement ballots at the Centerplace locationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Replacement ballots for voters impacted by fires are available on Election Day, Aug. 4No usable supporting receipt — unverified.