With recent wildfires in California raising concerns, Spokane residents are focusing on their own emergency preparedness. One ...

Firefighters from stations in western Washington have returned home after spending several weeks in Southern California ...

Cool, wet," says Steve Harris, assistant region manager with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Northeast. DNR fire crews, alongside the Spokane Fire Department and ...

SPOKANE COUNTY, WA – Wildfires in urban areas are becoming more common, with devastating events occurring across the country in recent years, from Texas to Maui, and right here in Spokane County.

HUD allocates $44M to Spokane County for wildfire recovery in Elk and Medical Lake, focusing on infrastructure, economic aid and support for uninsured victims.

The commissioner says there is no evidence that insurance companies are abandoning policyholders in high-risk areas of Washington.

Spokane, WA (99201) Today A mix of clouds and sun early followed by cloudy skies this afternoon. High around 35F. Winds light and variable..

Over $44 million in federal funding is coming to Spokane County for disaster recovery efforts from the 2023 Gray and Oregon Road fires. U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-Washington) said the funding ...

Spokane County will receive $44.1 million in federal funding to help rebuild the Medical Lake and Elk communities in the aftermath of the August 2023 Gray and Oregon Road wildfires.

Hilary Franz served as Washington’s wildfire chief and commissioner of public lands from 2017-2025.

Spokane Regional Emergency Communications announced a decision on Thursday to end discussions with the city of Spokane, ...

The funds are to be used in housing development, infrastructure restoration, economic support and fire resiliency. Spokane was the only county in Washington to receive the grant. A main goal of ...