Good morning, Reno.

The Salvation Army served nearly 3,000 meals to Hawk Fire evacuees today & local officials warned boaters to avoid rough lake conditions as gusts up to 45 mph are expected until 5 a.m. Thursday.

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada has joined Feeding America to urge northern Nevada and northeastern California to support Hunger Action Month amid rising grocery costs and wildfire impacts.

Circus Circus Reno turns orange from Sept. 1-9 + Atlantis Reno Casino Fountain marks Hunger Action Day on Sept. 29.

A house fire in Damonte Ranch on Monday left one person hospitalized and two residents displaced + officials issued red flag and lake wind advisories Tuesday for gusty winds and low humidity that raised fire and boating risks.

A bird struck a power line Monday afternoon in Reno, sparking a brush fire that burned about one acre while a Red Flag Warning and lake wind advisory were in effect Tuesday due to gusty winds and low humidity.

Following recent wildfires, Nevada insurance officials advise homeowners to file their claims carefully by verifying adjusters' licenses (as recommended by Commissioner Gaines).

They also ask insurers to offer flexibility with late payments and encourage updating home inventories for proper claim evaluations.

Liberty Dogs in South Reno held its first Leash Passing Ceremony on Aug.

21 to pair five veterans with service dogs for PTSD recovery. The program will offer weekly training on its 27-acre campus (featuring 200,000 sqft) and aims to match 200 veterans annually, covering all expenses.

Community Health Alliance is hosting Mobile Dental Program clinics to provide pediatric dental care with exams, cleanings, and fillings.

Sessions will be held on Thursday, Sept. 10 in Sun Valley from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Thursday, Sept. 24 in Reno from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off begins today at 10:30 a.m.—local barbecue fans can join in Reno while a Lake wind advisory warns of rough lake conditions until 5 a.m. tomorrow.