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Spokane homeowner battling with insurance over flood coverage
It has been 39 days since the devastating Spokane fires. Some neighbors say while fire spared their property, they returned from evacuation orders to find their homes flooded, some with sewage. One homeowner says her insurance is covering only a fraction of that damage, leaving her on the hook for thousands of dollars in repairs.
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Spokane homeowner says insurance only covering fraction of sewage flooding damages that occurred during fires
SPOKANE, Wash. — The devastating Spokane Complex Fires resulted in hundreds losing their homes. But the damage also extends to those who still have property standing. Multiple homeowners say they returned to flooding. "We (and other neighbors) did not have two feet of water or one foot of water prior to the fire...we do now," Amy Johnson said. Or did. It has since been cleared, but the mess is far from resolved. Amy says the water and sewage destruction was discovered in the thick of the fire disaster. "There were five down this block," she said pointing. "Some of the people over there...had two feet of sewage water." More than a month in, and she says it's hard to not feel discouraged. "I just feel tired. And it's not over." Amy has a fully finished, roughly 13-hundred square foot basement. "Honestly, it was one of my favorite parts of the house," she said. "We had about four inches of water. They cleaned up the sewage water." The entire process has been extensive. "You still have to pull the carpets, you saw the dry wall (taken out)... they have to replace baseboards, fix the drywall, treat the studs," she said. "Paint...new
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2026 Manufacturing Excellence Awards Finalists
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its 2026 Manufacturing Excellence Awards finalists. The Manufacturing Excellence Awards winners will be announced during the Valley Chamber’s Manufacturing Matters Awards Night on Thursday, October 1, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This annual dinner recognizes manufacturers whose leadership, innovation, and community investment strengthen our regional economy.
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Banking and Wealth Management Briefs — September 2026
Gesa commits upward of $75K to Spokane wildfire support. Gesa Credit Union has donated $25,000 and is committing an additional $50,000 to support those affected by the August wildfires that devastated Spokane’s Westside and Northside areas. The initial donations went to four local fire agencies as well as other...
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The Other Way People Are Losing Their Homes In The Fires
Hannah Swenson needs more time. A tenants’ rights lawyer, she’s well put together, her hair tied back in a neat bun and her suit jacket unwrinkled. But the exhaustion of 16-hour days is starting to creep into her voice. It’s been a little over two weeks since the most destructive wildfires in Washington’s history began roaring along the northwest edge of Spokane. By Monday, August 17, the fires were mostly contained, but for Swenson, the crisis is just beginning.
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Diesel prices reach another record high
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Selkirk Names Doug Thielen as President and CMO
New role unites revenue ops, emerging brand and marketing leadership to fuel Selkirk’s growth. COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO – Sept. 10, 2026 – Selkirk Sport, a leading manufacturer of pickleball paddles and equipment, today announced that Doug Thielen has been named president and chief marketing officer. Thielen has served as Selkirk’s CMO since November 2023.
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Lakeside Companies Takes Over Management of Wash. KOA
Lakeside Companies has recently acquired the concessionaire lease for Boyer Park & Marina/Snake River KOA Holiday, a waterfront campground and full-service marina with direct access to the Snake River near Colfax, Wash. The acquisition of the lease expands Lakeside’s local operations on the Palouse and the Snake River and its commitment to preserving and enhancing places that bring value to local communities, according to a press release.
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Colville School District receives solar energy installation through Giving Grid program
A $1.5 million solar energy installation has been finished at four Colville schools. The project was completely funded through The Giving Grid community solar program, which covered the full cost of installation. The school district only pays for the energy that the systems produce. These installations can be found at...
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Walker’s adds showroom 13 on Idaho border
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Walker’s Furniture & Mattress, which owns and operates stores in the Pacific Northwest, opened its 13th and newest store in Lewiston, Idaho, recently. The Spokane Valley, Wash.-based retailer took the 30,000-square-foot space over from Sylvan Furniture, which announced plans to close earlier this year.
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Local asbestos testing lab faces backups after Spokane fires
SPOKANE, Wash. — Some families who lost their homes in recent Spokane-area fires are encountering an obstacle as they attempt to remove burned debris from their properties: a backlog of asbestos testing that could take months to complete.
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You Never Know What You’ll Find Inside This Idaho Vintage Store Packed With Ever-Changing Treasures
This Idaho shop has commitment issues. The inventory refuses to stay the same for long, which means yesterday’s perfect find may be gone by the time you decide to “think about it.” In its place could be something completely different that you never knew you wanted until five seconds ago.