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....

Senate panel passes Schoesler bill offering property-tax relief for residents rebuilding homes ruined by wildfires 

by admin | Feb 25, 2021 | Stories

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...

Washington Fire Chiefs Assoc. to present Malden Fire Dept. with $20K to aid in rebuilding efforts

by admin | Feb 16, 2021 | Stories

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...

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...