Ferguson suspends state rules to speed wildfire assistance
WENATCHEE — Gov. Bob Ferguson has temporarily suspended a range of state laws and regulations intended to make it easier for residents and businesses affected by wildfires to obtain financial assistance, maintain housing, replace documents and continue operating. The emergency proclamation, signed Aug. 10, applies to C
🚨Risk of lightning, new fires Wednesday afternoon and tonight⛈️
It's a Weather Alert Day as lightning-started fires are highly likely today and tonight around the Inland Northwest.
Spokane family looking at the bright side after losing everything in wildfire
Rifle Club Road is among the hardest hit neighborhoods from the Old Trails fire. Tens of dozens of homes are burned to the ground with little to nothing left in the rubble.
Spokane fire cleanup: Health chief warns about smoke and water
SPOKANE, Wash. — Washington Secretary of Health Dennis Worsham urged people returning to fire-damaged homes in Spokane to protect themselves from smoke, ash and possible contamination. Worsham, who said he grew up in Othello and went to college in Spokane, described seeing the area firsthand after watching from western
719 homes destroyed by Spokane area fires, officials say nearly 11k structures were saved
Spokane, WASH. -- Firefighters from the incident command team for the Spokane area fires gave an update on the number of structures and homes damaged or destroyed.
Spokane man helping others despite losing home, prized car in fires
As the smoke of the Spokane Area Complex Fire cleared, Jake Personett's video has gone viral. In it, the 22-year-old described losing his family's home and his most prized possession, a 1989 Chevrolet Camaro, to the ashes of the Old Trails Fire. During an interview in the rubble of his house, he told NonStop Local a le
Walmart commits $500,000 for Spokane fire relief efforts
Spokane, Wash. — Walmart committed $500,000 to help communities affected by the Spokane Complex fires. The company said it was working with local organizations to get food, supplies and urgent assistance to families who needed help. The Spokane Valley Walmart Supercenter on East Sprague Avenue also served as a hub for
Experts raise concerns after parts of Spokane River lose all surface water for second...
SPOKANE, Wash. – All surface water has disappeared from various sections of the Spokane River, marking the second year in which this issue has been observed, according to an announcement from Spokane Riverkeeper on Tuesday. “This year, it’s happening even faster,” the organization stated. “As our region faces extreme..
WATCH: Neighbor’s double take helped police identify accused wildfire arsonist as flames raced nearby
Paul Child spotted a stranger near railroad tracks twice before smoke rose, leading to a field showup that helped police ID accused arsonist Farinacci.
Spokane Complex Fire completely destroys Westgate playground in northwest Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Westgate Park playground in northwest Spokane is a total loss from the Spokane Complex Fire, according to Park and Recreation.
