State doles out millions of dollars for flood and fire-related repairs

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: September 10, 2026

Words: 630

Last Updated: 15 hours, 7 minutes ago

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An infusion of state aid will help restore a Spokane landfill ravaged by last month’s Old Trails Fire and reconstruct a Chelan County road washed out by last winter’s historic flooding.

The Washington State Public Works Board has approved $7.45 million in loans and grants for local governments in Chelan, Franklin, Grays Harbor, King, Lewis, Spokane and Walla Walla counties. The money will be spent on emergency projects including repairs to and restoration of essential …

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