There’s a huge need for childcare professionals. A Childcare Basics short-term certification program starts July 10 at SFCC. The Spokane Workforce Council says it’s the first of its kind in our community. 4 News Now

A viewer sent me this video of a fight that happened at the Summer Carnival in Riverfront Saturday. Teens were fighting and an adult stepped in to break it up. They then start fighting him. Families tell me there was a lack of police presence. 4 News Now

Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸 I spent the afternoon riding along with the Kootenai Co. Fire & Rescue team. The captain on duty says it’s been a quiet holiday so far, but things could change as we head into the night. 4 News Now

Spokane City Council will take up a first reading ordinance on traffic cameras tonight. The ordinance extends the contracts on the current ones and adds more locations. This is a proposed location to add a speed camera at Lincoln & 5th in the hospital district 4 News Now

We’re live on #GMNW previewing a car seat check-up event. It’s not uncommon for parents to make mistakes while installing a car seat. Technicians will be checking 10 a.m.-1 p.m at 21300 E Country Vista Dr, Liberty Lake. 4 News Now Spokane Valley Fire Safekids Spokane

Two STA buses are back in service following confirmed reports of bedbugs. STA has fumigated them. It couldn’t say which routes the buses took because it changes each day. It says people shouldn’t be worried. A restroom at the Hastings park & ride was also treated 4 News Now

West Hallett fire update: - fire reached 200 acres - fire progression has slowed - no structural losses reported - evacuation orders still in place Join us at 6:30 for my interview with DNR’s Guy Gifford on 4 News Now

I’m in court this morning waiting on the arraignment of Paul Ainsworth. He’s charged with vehicular homicide. 33-year-old Rebecca Powelson was killed in the crash near Riverside High School. Family members of the suspect and victim are in the courtroom. 4 News Now

Our reporter Vanessa Perez just sent this picture on the way to the fire in Athol. LOTS of cars backed up and you can see the smoke rising behind them.

Devastating loss from the Gray Fire in Medical Lake 💔 Many homes have burned down. One woman found her Grandma’s wedding ring in the debris. 4 News Now

OREGON ROAD FIRE VIDEO: A first-hand look at the terrifying conditions as SVFD Firefighter Martinez, Firefighter Sutherland and Firefighter McCoury in Valley Engine 15 work to protect the Grange Hall in Elk during the #OregonRoadFire Saturday night. Spokane Valley Fire #SVFD

The organization I'm involved with, Project Beauty Share, is doing a hygiene drive for wildfire victims. It's as easy as buying from our Amazon wishlist: amazon.com/gp/registry/wi…

I’m in Medical Lake. 4,000 people were allowed to go back home yesterday. Bruchi’s is giving out free burger meals to anyone impacted by the #GrayFire today and tomorrow. 4 News Now