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  • Published on Aug 11, 2026

    Washington state offers expanded assistance for wildfire victims

    Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an emergency proclamation Monday to temporarily suspend some state laws in order to fast-track the recovery process from wildfires ravaging central and eastern Washington.  The announcement comes as fires have burned …

    Source: Washington State Standard - Left-wing
  • Published on Aug 2, 2026

    Over 600 structures lost as tens of thousands evacuate in Washington state wildfires

    Wildfires burning in the Spokane, Washington, region continued burning Sunday, destroying more than 600 structures and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. The three blazes, which collectively are being called the Spokane Complex Fire, have …

    Source: NBC News - Center-left
  • Published on Aug 2, 2026

    Over 600 structures lost as tens of thousands evacuate in Washington state wildfires

    Wildfires burning in the Spokane, Washington, region continued burning Sunday, destroying more than 600 structures and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. The three blazes, which collectively are being called the Spokane Complex Fire, have …

    Source: NBC News - Center-left
  • Published on Aug 3, 2026

    Washington State Wildfires Cause Widespread Destruction, Evacuations

    Washington. A fierce wildfire spreading rapidly in Washington State, USA, has caused great destruction. In Spokane County alone, three large wildfires have destroyed hundreds of structures and at least 60,000 people have been evacuated to safe places.  …

    Source: Ratopati - Indeterminate
  • Published on Aug 3, 2026

    Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Structures in Washington State

    (Bloomberg) -- Hundreds of structures have been destroyed and tens of thousands of people have been evacuated, as wildfires rip through eastern Washington state in what Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown called “the worst natural disaster our region has faced.” As …

    Source: Mint - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 15, 2026

    Washington offers emergency grants to residents impacted by wildfires

    WASHINGTON STATE — Residents whose homes were badly damaged or destroyed by recent fires in central and eastern Washington can now apply for state assistance with immediate needs such as temporary housing, food and other personal expenses. The state has $1 …

    Source: KOMO News - Washington State - Center-right
  • Published on Aug 14, 2026

    State Cash Assistance Available for Those Impacted by Fires

    Posted on Aug 14, 2026 By Washington Military Administrator CAMP MURRAY, WA – Individuals whose homes were significantly damaged or destroyed by recent fires in central and eastern Washington can now apply for state assistance to help with immediate needs …

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  • Published on Aug 3, 2026

    Federal FEMA Relief Funds Coming for 3 Big WA State, Spokane-Area Fires

    Due to threats to infrastructure besides homes and businesses, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Emergency funds have been approved for 3 large WA State fires.   FEMA Funds Approved Include Spokane Over the weekend the funding was approved for the …

    Source: KIT - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 4, 2026

    FEMA Relief Approved for Spokane, Wash., Wildfires

    (TNS) — Federal disaster assistance for those affected by the Spokane wildfires was made available Tuesday by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration for Washington state, authorizing FEMA to …

    Source: Government Technology - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 4, 2026

    Trump approves emergency declaration for Washington fires, making FEMA aid available to Spokane

    WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Tuesday approved a federal disaster declaration for wildfires in Spokane and across Washington state, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced. The declaration unlocks federal assistance for ongoing fires, …

    Source: The Spokesman-Review - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 3, 2026

    FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Sinlahekin, Fairview, and Autumn Lane Fires in Washington

    BOTHELL, Wash. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Sinlahekin Fire burning in Okanogan County, the Fairview Fire burning in Steven County, and the Autumn Lane Fire …

    Source: Gorge Country Media - Oregon - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 4, 2026

    Signal Peak and Ransier Fires Added to FEMA Emergency List

    FEMA funds have officially been approved to pay for disaster relief efforts in Washington State. The Signal Peak Fire and Ransier Fire, both burning near White Swan, have been added to the list of federal emergency declarations. Both fires were declared …

    Source: KIT - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 3, 2026

    FEMA authorizes funds to help fight Sinlahekin, Fairview, and Autumn Lane Fires

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for several fires burning in Washington. The funding will be used to help fight the Sinlahekin Fire burning in Okanogan County, the Fairview …

    Source: KIRO 7 - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 6, 2026

    How FEMA’s Emergency Assistance Benefits Washington Wildfire Response

    President Trump’s emergency declaration for the state of Washington enables FEMA to directly support the state’s ongoing response to wildfires. Washington state is leading the response to these wildfires. This declaration allows FEMA to supplement state …

    Source: Gorge Country Media - Oregon - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 13, 2026

    State offers expanded assistance for wildfire victims

    By Aspen Ford Washington State Standard Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an emergency proclamation Monday (Aug. 10) to temporarily suspend some state laws in order to fast-track the recovery process from wildfires ravaging central and eastern Washington …

    Source: Methow Valley News - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 2, 2026

    Washington wildfire response to get FEMA funds for 3 fires

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency has authorized using federal funds to assist with firefighting costs for three Washington state wildfires. The funds will help pay for fighting the Sinlahekin Fire in Okanogan County, the Fairview Fire in Stevens …

    Source: Yakima Herald-Republic - Washington State - Pending
  • Published on Aug 6, 2026

    Trump approves FEMA request for Spokane Complex Fire

    NonStop Local's Bradley Warren breaks down how FEMA funding will be implemented after the federal emergency declaration request from Governor Bob Ferguson was approved by President Trump. SPOKANE, Wash. – President Donald Trump approved the FEMA …

    Source: KHQ - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 13, 2026

    Sinlahekin Fire prompts widespread evacuations

    The 102,934-acre Sinlahekin Fire continues to burn west of the Okanogan River. The lightning-caused wildfire was 5% contained Monday after growing rapidly during an extreme wind event Saturday. Okanogan County Emergency Management TONASKET — By the time …

    Source: The Omak Okanogan Chronicle - Washington State - Pending
  • Published on Aug 12, 2026

    American officials attended training in Israel that leaned into anti-Muslim stereotypes

    Real journalists wrote and edited this (not AI)—independent, community-driven journalism survives because you back it. Donate to sustain Prism’s mission and the humans behind it. This is Part 2 of Prism’s series “The ASTI Files.” A group of U.S. first …

    Source: Prism - Left-wing

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  • Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

    Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

    “My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

    Source: Op/Ed
  • Published on August 18, 2026 - 16:16 GMT

    Emergency Farm Loans

    Last week the FSA sent out this press release announcing their emergency farm loans available from the April 13-23 storms: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/08-10-2026/federal-emergency-management-agency-designates-21-counties-wisconsin   Here is …

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