'Eastern Washington solutions for Eastern Washington problems': Ferguson backs sales tax rebate, energy flexibility for those rebuilding from Spokane firesOLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson said Monday he supports a sales and use tax rebate for those rebuilding after the Spokane Complex fires and other declared disasters, and he would push the Washington State Building Code Council to allow homes to be rebuilt to previous energy code standards.Spokane Spokesman-Review7d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyBob Fergusonspokane fires relief
Gov. Ferguson asks FEMA for individual, public aid in major disaster declaration request after Spokane Complex firesNearly two months into the recovery from the devastating Spokane Complex Fires, Gov. Bob Ferguson submitted a request for a major disaster declaration from the feds, he announced Monday.Spokane Spokesman-Review7d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetBob Fergusonspokane complex fires disaster declaration
Ferguson warns state can't backfill federal funding cuts ahead of new Medicaid eligibility requirementsOLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson said Thursday it is “impossible” for the state to completely backfill the billions of dollars in federal funding for food and healthcare services it will lose following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill.Spokane Spokesman-Review1mo agoWhole story →HealthEconomyBob Fergusonmedicaid funding cuts
WA declares emergency over Walla Walla drinking water threatened by fireGov. Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency Friday over threats to Walla Walla’s drinking water supply from the Paradise fire burning in the city’s watershed.Spokane Spokesman-Review1mo agoWhole story →HealthPlanetBob Fergusonwalla walla water emergency
Ferguson, Baumgartner request meeting with Trump to discuss federal funding for fire recoveryOLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson and Congressman Michael Baumgartner have requested a meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss significant federal assistance following the Spokane Complex fires.Spokane Spokesman-Review2mo agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetBob FergusonMichael Baumgartnerspokane complex fires federal aid request
Ferguson invites Trump to tour damage caused by Eastern Washington wildfiresWashington Gov. Bob Ferguson has invited President Donald Trump to tour the damage caused by the recent wildfires in Spokane.Spokane Spokesman-Review2mo agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentBob Fergusonwashington wildfires response
