Spokane homeowners wait as state seeks federal wildfire aid

28 September 2026, 1:30 pm

Washington state submitted an application for a federal major disaster declaration tied to the Spokane Complex fires as homeowners in Spokane and nearby counties waited to see ...... Read More »

Washington submits request for federal aid for near-record Spokane, Eastern Washington wildfires

28 September 2026, 1:12 pm

If approved by the Trump administration, a major emergency disaster declaration could open up millions of dollars in public and individual federal assistance.... Read More »

'Eastern Washington solutions for Eastern Washington problems': Ferguson backs sales tax rebate, energy flexibility for those rebuilding from Spokane fires

28 September 2026, 12:59 pm

Gov. Bob Ferguson said Monday he supports a sales and use tax rebate for those rebuilding after the Spokane Complex fires and other declared disasters, and he would push the ...... Read More »

Ferguson seeks wildfire disaster aid for Spokane, 3 other counties

28 September 2026, 10:44 am

Gov. Bob Ferguson asked President Donald Trump for a federal Major Disaster Declaration after wildfires tore through Eastern Washington in late July and early August 2026.... Read More »

Washington submits federal disaster aid request for record-breaking Spokane Complex, Eastern Washington wildfires

28 September 2026, 10:37 am

If approved, the federal request would unlock estimated $11.2 million in assistance for individuals and $117.7 million for state debris cleanup and emergency costs.... Read More »

After wildfires devastated Spokane, a high school became an oasis of normalcy

26 September 2026, 11:00 pm

School-day routines — and even a loss on the football field — have provided relief for students and residents who lost everything.... Read More »

Blowing dust advisory for Washington Palouse and Spokane area until Friday evening

25 September 2026, 4:49 am

At 3:31 p.m. on Friday, the NWS Spokane WA released a blowing dust advisory in effect until 7 p.m. for Washington Palouse and Spokane area.... Read More »

Man charged with arson in 1 of 3 wildfires torching Washington’s Spokane area

4 August 2026, 4:08 pm

A man suspected of arson in one of three wildfires tearing through eastern Washington state was formally charged Tuesday, as firefighters race to contain flames before they obliterate more homes.... Read More »

Spokane wildfires expand, force 65,000 from their homes in Washington

3 August 2026, 1:40 am

Editor's note: This page summarizes news of the Spokane fires for Monday, Aug. 3. For the latest on the wildfires in Washington, visit USA TODAY's coverage for Tuesday, Aug. 4. Authorities were ...... Read More »

The Wildfire Disaster Unfolding In Spokane, Washington

2 August 2026, 9:28 am

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Spokane, Washington is grappling with a major wildfire disaster, with three large fires near ...... Read More »

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