‘Hit by climate change right, left and center’: Inslee calls for revamped FEMA aid system during visit to fire-ravaged Nespelem

by admin | Jul 22, 2021 | Stories

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

by admin | Jul 6, 2021 | Stories

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

by admin | Jul 2, 2021 | Stories

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

by admin | Jun 25, 2021 | Stories

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...

McMorris Rodgers Introduces MALDEN Act to Expedite Disaster Assistance to Rural Communities

by admin | Jun 16, 2021 | Stories

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...