Washington fire and flood victims can reconstruct lost tax records, IRS says
WASHINGTON STATE — Families who lost tax returns, bank statements and property papers in Washington’s recent wildfires and those still piecing together records after last winter’s historic floods can reconstruct enough documentation to file returns, claim casualty losses and apply for aid, the IRS said in a guidance issued September 2 in Tax Tip 2026-67. […]
Boeing donates $250,000 to support Spokane wildfire recovery
EVERETT — Boeing is donating $250,000 from its Charitable Trust to support recovery efforts for communities hit by wildfires in the Spokane and Eastern Washington areas. “Our thoughts are with the families and communities severely impacted by the ongoing wildfires in the Spokane area,” said Jeff Shockey, Boeing executive vice president, Government Operations, Global Public […]
Spokane man arrested on first-degree arson charge in Old Trails Fire
SPOKANE—Thirty-seven-year-old Aaron F. Farinacci of Spokane was arrested around 5 p.m. Monday and is being held on $1 million bail on suspicion of first-degree arson after investigators say he started the Old Trails Fire just north of Spokane. Farinacci is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday. Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels announced the arrest Monday […]
Ferguson requests federal emergency declaration as Spokane wildfires force thousands to evacuate
SPOKANE — Governor Bob Ferguson requested a federal emergency declaration Sunday to mobilize additional federal resources as rapidly spreading wildfires force thousands of evacuations and destroy hundreds of structures across the state. “Governor Ferguson has made the request for federal assistance,” Congressman Michael Baumgartner (R-WA05) posted to on X at 2:07 p.m., Sunday, August 2. […]
Statewide Wildfire Emergency Declared, Governor Issues Burn Ban
OLYMPIA — A statewide state of emergency was declared Saturday by Governor Bob Ferguson due to prolonged drought, unusually high temperatures and strong winds that are fueling record-setting wildfires across Washington, while imposing a ban on most outdoor and agricultural burning through September 30, 2026. The proclamation took effect ahead of an unprecedented “particularly dangerous […]
