Senate passes bill to prevent and fight wildfires
This article first appeared in The News Tribune (Tacoma) By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press on April 10, 2021 The state Senate has unanimously passed a bill to create a dedicated fund to prevent and fight wildfires in Washington. The bill, promoted by...
After a Washington state town burnt down, a resident opens her donated home to neighbors
This article first appeared in the Spokesman Review on April 8, 2021. By Emma Epperly. Community drew Diana Totten to Malden — the way everyone waves to each other as they drive down the Whitman County street, how kids can safely ride their bikes around town and the...
Pullman woman’s art to benefit Malden
This article first appeared in the Moscow-Pullman Daily News. By Anthony Kuipers, Daily News staff writer. Mar 20, 2021 Updated Mar 20, 2021 Jean Arnold’s paintings will be on display this spring A Pullman woman is using her artwork to benefit the Malden community...
Washington House Approves Wildfire Prevention/Resilient Forest Bill
This article first appeared on Spokane Public Radio on March 9, 2021. By Doug Nadvornick. The Washington House on Tuesday unanimously approved a wildfire prevention and forest health bill and sent it to the Senate. Among other things, the bill would create a fund that...
Schoesler bill could provide tax relief to eastern Washington residents rebuilding after September wildfires
This article first appeared in The Spokesman Review on March 4, 2021. By Laurel Demkovich laureld@spokesman.com(509) 416-6260 Senate Bill 5454 would provide property tax exemptions to those trying to rebuild or remodel homes damaged by wildfires in September. It...
Whitman County towns work to rebuild nearly 6 months after devastating wildfire
This article first appeared on KOMO. Article by KOMO News Staff. Wednesday, March 3rd 2021 MALDEN, Wash. -- This Sunday, March 7, will mark six months since a devastating wildfire destroyed much of two small towns in Whitman County. A drive through the towns of Malden...
Liberty Lake startup founder launches nonprofit to help communities rebuild after natural disasters
This article first appears in The Spokesman Review on March 2, 2021. By Amy Edelen, amye@spokesman.com(509) 459-5581 After a wildfire devastated the town of Malden in September, NewHomes.House founder Todd Sullivan knew he wanted to help the community rebuild....
Senate panel passes Schoesler bill offering property-tax relief for residents rebuilding homes ruined by wildfires
SENATOR MARK SCHOESLER 9TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT - WASHINGTON STATE SENATE 360-786-7620 | 800-562-6000 | P.O. Box 40409 Olympia, WA 98504-0409 For Release: Feb. 23, 2021 Media Contact: Brian Zylstra/360-786-7869 OLYMPIA… A Senate committee has approved...
Washington Fire Chiefs Assoc. to present Malden Fire Dept. with $20K to aid in rebuilding efforts
This article first appeared on KXLY February 15, 2021. By Erin Robinson MALDEN, Wash. — The Washington Fire Chiefs Association will present a $20,000 check to the town of Malden/Pine City Fire Department to aid in efforts to rebuild fire protection capability. The...
Private Donations the Primary Path Forward for Fire Devastated Malden and Pine City
This story first appeared in The Inlander on February 11 2021. By Erin Sellers Denied federal disaster funds for individuals, residents of fire damaged Whitman County will need to rely on community support to rebuild In September 2020, devastating wildfires swept...
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