Schoesler bill could provide tax relief to eastern Washington residents rebuilding after September wildfires

by admin | Mar 4, 2021 | Stories

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...

Liberty Lake startup founder launches nonprofit to help communities rebuild after natural disasters

by admin | Mar 2, 2021 | Stories

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....

After FEMA denial, Small Business Administration loans offer new avenue for Whitman County fire recovery

by admin | Feb 11, 2021 | Stories

This article first appeared in The Spokesman Review on February 11, 2021. By Emma Epperly, emmae@spokesman.com (509) 459-5122 The Small Business Administration will offer federal disaster low-interest loans to individuals and businesses affected by devastating...

FEMA rejects Gov. Inslee’s request for individual assistance to aid displaced Whitman County residents

by admin | Feb 9, 2021 | Stories

This article first appeared in The Spokesman Review on February 8, 2021. Written by By Laurel Demkovich. Gov. Jay Inslee’s request for individual assistance for residents in Whitman County who became displaced after wildfires devastated their communities this summer...

After months of inaction by Trump, Biden approves disaster assistance for Washington wildfires including Malden

by admin | Feb 4, 2021 | Stories

This story first appeared in The Spokesman-Review. By Emma Epperly and Orion Donovan-Smith.   WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden on Thursday declared last year’s wildfires in Washington state a major disaster, approving public assistance funds requested by Gov. Jay...