After the fire, Malden’s food bank has become the unofficial town center

by admin | Jun 3, 2021 | Stories

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...

DNR Report: Damaged tree branch fell on Avista power line, starting devastating Malden wildfire

by admin | May 19, 2021 | Our History

This report first appeared on KXLY.News on May 18, 2021. By Melissa Luck. MALDEN, Wash – A previously damaged tree branch falling onto an Avista power line caused the wildfire that destroyed most of Malden and Pine City last fall, according to a report completed by...

State finds weakened tree needed ‘closer inspection’ to prevent fire that destroyed 80% of Malden

by admin | May 19, 2021 | Stories

This article first appeared in The Spokesman Review on May 19, 2021. By Maggie Quinlan maggieq@spokesman.com(509) 459-5135. A state investigation into the Labor Day fire that burned 80% of the homes in Malden blames a damaged tree that was blown into power lines. The...

‘Highly unique’ circumstances led to lack of insurance coverage for most Malden residents

by admin | Apr 27, 2021 | Stories

This article first appeared in the Spokesman-Review on April 27, 2021. By Emma Epperly emmae@spokesman.com(509) 459-5122. When Rachel Blakely talks about the day her house burned down in Malden, she has a good sense of humor. She jokes about how she didn’t think the...

After a Washington state town burnt down, a resident opens her donated home to neighbors

by admin | Apr 10, 2021 | Stories

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...