‘Hit by climate change right, left and center’: Inslee calls for revamped FEMA aid system during visit to fire-ravaged Nespelem
This article first appeared in the Spokesman Review on July 21, 2021. By Eli Francovich, elif@spokesman.com(509) 459-5508 NESPELEM, Wash. – Washington Gov. Jay Inslee called for increased federal assistance for communities living on the “tip of the spear” of...
Ziply Fiber says Malden fire showed ways they can help prepare for wildfire response
This article first appeared in the Moscow-Pullman Daily Newss. By Anthony Kuipers, Daily News staff writer. Jul 2, 2021 Updated Jul 2, 2021 Ziply Fiber preparing for wildfire response Officials from internet service company say Malden fire showed ways they can help...
As wildfires rage, western states lean on Biden for promised federal aid
This article first appeared in The Center Square on June 30, 2021. By Tim Gruver | The Center Square President Joe Biden says he is giving federal firefighters a pay raise ahead of a wildfire season western states fear will require more federal help. During a virtual...
Inslee, Little not among Western governors set to attend White House meeting Wednesday on drought, wildfires
This article first appeared in the Spokesman-Review on June 25, 2021. By Orion Donovan-Smith , orionds@spokesman.com(202) 853-2524 WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden has invited the governors of several Western states to the White House next Wednesday to discuss...
MALDEN Act meant to prevent aid holdups
This article first appeared in the Lewiston Tribune on June 17, 2021. By Anthony Kuipers for the Tribune Residents of tiny eastern Washington town say they hope McMorris Rodgers’ bill means no one has to wait for word on assistance the way they did Two people involved...
McMorris Rodgers Introduces MALDEN Act to Expedite Disaster Assistance to Rural Communities
This story first appeared on Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers' official government page on June 15, 2021. Washington, D.C. (June 15, 2021) – Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) today introduced the Making Aid for Local Disasters Equal...
OPINION: Utilities should prepare shut-off plans for wildfire emergencies
This opinion first appeared on June 7, 2021 in the Seattle Times. By The Seattle Times editorial board. The state’s worsening wildfire seasons require unprecedented action. While leaders in the state Legislature and Department of Natural Resources have stepped...
After the fire, Malden’s food bank has become the unofficial town center
This post first appeared in The Spokesman-Review on June 2, 2021. By Emma Epperly, emmae@spokesman.com(509) 459-5122. For the last 40 years, the John Wayne Trail Riders have ridden their horses into Malden, where they were greeted with friendly faces and a nice dinner...
Two Washington electric utilities opt out of power shut-offs to prevent wildfires in 2021
This article first appeared June 1, 2021 in the Seattle times. By Hal Bernton Seattle Times staff reporter. Two Washington electric utilities buffeted by serious power line fires during last September’s windstorms have opted not to develop plans for public safety...
McMorris-Rodgers introduces MALDEN Act legislation to help rural areas during disasters
This article first appeared on krem.com. Author: Joshua Robinson (KREM). Published: 10:48 AM PDT May 28, 2021 The congresswoman met with dozens of people who call Malden home, as buildings and homes remain in shambles. MALDEN, Wash. — Nearly nine months after the Babb...
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