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WA wildfire damage totals $188M

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson announced that the state's wildfire damage totals at least $188 million, with 649 primary residences destroyed and over 2,500 more damaged.

Ferguson requested federal aid from President Trump to help communities recover, including grants for temporary housing, home repairs, and low-cost loans for rebuilding efforts.

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    WA wildfire damage totals $188M“Across the state, 649 primary residences were destroyed, mostly in Spokane County, according to the governor’s office. More than 2,500 more were damaged to some extent. The financial toll of this damage exceeds $188 million, Ferguson said.”
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    Gov. Ferguson reports 649 homes destroyed and $188M in damage from wildfires, seeking federal aid for recovery.“Across the state, 649 primary residences were destroyed, mostly in Spokane County, according to the governor’s office. More than 2,500 more were damaged to some extent. The financial toll of this damage exceeds $188 million, Ferguson said.”
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    Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson announced that the state's wildfire damage totals at least $188 million, with 649 primary residences destroyed and over 2,500 more damaged.“Across the state, 649 primary residences were destroyed, mostly in Spokane County, according to the governor’s office. More than 2,500 more were damaged to some extent. The financial toll of this damage exceeds $188 million, Ferguson said.”
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    Ferguson requested federal aid from President Trump to help communities recover, including grants for temporary housing, home repairs, and low-cost loans for rebuilding efforts.“Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday, Sept. 28 asked President Donald Trump for tens of millions of dollars in federal aid to help communities recover from devastating wildfires this summer. Across the state, 649 primary residences were destroyed, mostly in Spokane County, according to the governor’s office. More than 2,500 more were damaged to some extent. The financial toll of this damage exceeds $188 million, Ferguson said. In all, the total damage is estimated to be hundreds of millions dollars more. Ferguson announced the ask in Spokane, where a trio of blazes in early August forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate and destroyed hundreds of homes and other buildings. The complex of fires is considered the worst disaster the region has seen in years. He also unveiled ideas to help residents rebuild their homes. “We’re in for the long haul on this,” Ferguson said. “This is going to take a long time to dig out from this and to get folks the help that they need.” The Trump administration granted Ferguson’s earlier request for immediate help from federal agencies during the fires. The state’s new entreaty is meant to help the communities recover. The money sought under Monday’s request for a major disaster declaration would help individuals, nonprofits and state, tribal and local governments. This could include grants for temporary housing, home repairs and low-cost loans to cover those recovering, and cost-sha”
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WA wildfire home damage totals at least $188M, Ferguson says — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +0000
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday, Sept. 28 asked President Donald Trump for tens of millions of dollars in federal aid to help communities recover from devastating wildfires this summer. Across the state, 649 primary residences were destroyed, mostly in Spokane County, according to the governor’s office. More than 2,500 more were damaged to some extent. The financial toll of this damage exceeds $188 million, Ferguson said. In all, the total damage is estimated to be hundreds of millions dollars more. Ferguson announced the ask in Spokane, where a trio of blazes in early August forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate and destroyed hundreds of homes and other buildings. The complex of fires is considered the worst disaster the region has seen in years. He also unveiled ideas to help residents rebuild their homes. “We’re in for the long haul on this,” Ferguson said. “This is going to take a long time to dig out from this and to get folks the help that they need.” The Trump administration granted Ferguson’s earlier request for immediate help from federal agencies during the fires. The state’s new entreaty is meant to help the communities recover. The money sought under Monday’s request for a major disaster declaration would help individuals, nonprofits and state, tribal and local governments. This could include grants for temporary housing, home repairs and low-cost loans to cover those recovering, and cost-sha
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NO. 26-4-02211-1 -PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +0000
NO. 26-4-02211-1 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF PIERCE IN RE THE ESTATE OF ANNA JENKINS, Decedent. The Personal Representative with Will Annexed named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (A) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020; or (B) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 30, 2026 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Neil & Neil, P.S. ATTORNEY FOR THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Christopher E. Neil of Neil & Neil, P.S. ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: 5302 Pacific Avenue Tacoma, Washington 98408-7626 PROBATE PROCEEDINGS FILE IN PIERCE COUNTY CAUSE NO: 26-4-02211-1
Source: https://www.tacomadailyindex.com/2026/09/30/no-26-4-02211-1-probate-notice-to-creditors/

NO.26-4-02313-4- NOTICE TO CREDITORS — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +0000
NO.26-4-02313-4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.010 & .030 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE ESTATE OF: BETTY JANE BLOMQUIST, Deceased. THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BELOW has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Repr

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