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E-newsletter: Spokane Wildfire Resources

Dear Friends,

Like many of our neighbors in the Medical Lake/Four Lakes area, my family was notified to evacuate our home Friday afternoon because of the Spokane Gray Wildfire.

This situation is grave for those who have lost everything; and it is extremely difficult for those who have had to relocate and cannot get home.

I have been in many meetings over the weekend with the Mayor of Medical Lake Terri Cooper and state/local officials. I prioritized spending time at the Red Cross station at Spokane Falls Community College to meet with displaced families.

On Sunday, we were able to see first-hand the devastation at the Spokane Gray Wildfire site. The extent of the damage cannot be overstated. I am proud and thankful that our community has stepped up with volunteers and donations to give whatever they have, to those who have lost so much.

I am including state and local resource information below for you to use and to share with anyone who may need them as we navigate this disaster. Since the Spokane County Commissioners and the Governor have declared both a County-wide and State Emergency – I will be sharing more information on available government assistance and resources as they become available.

The Washington Emergency Management Division
Spokane County Emergency Management
Emergency Alert and Warning Notifications for Spokane County – Register for ALERT Spokane
Spokane County
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office
Department of Social and Human Services: Washington Connection offers you a way to find and apply for a variety of services and assistance online. By entering in basic household information, Washington Connection will let you know what programs or services you or your family may be qualified to receive from various state, federal or local sources. As always, people can apply in person at a local CSO (Office Locator | DSHS (wa.gov)) or by calling the Customer Services Contact Center at 877-501-2233.

As always, if you are having difficulty contacting a state agency for assistance, please do not hesitate to contact my office: 509-456-2747.

Best,

Holy pleased that capital budget passed by Legislature includes money for projects in Airway Heights, Medical Lake

The 2023-25 state capital budget unanimously approved by the Legislature late last week includes funding for three important community projects in Airway Heights, Medical Lake and Spokane, said 6^th Legislative District Sen. Jeff Holy.

“This budget will fund community projects in Airway Heights and Medical Lake, as well as provide funding to improve social and health services and to renovate the hatchery in Spokane,” said Holy, R-Cheney.

The new capital budget includes more than $6.3 million for community projects in the 6^th Legislative District, such as the Airway Heights Public Safety Campus, the Spokane International Airport Transload Center and building a stormwater mitigation system in Medical Lake.

The spending plan also provides $16.8 million for the renovation of the Spokane Hatchery. This renovation plays a major role in protecting and preserving the trout that are raised in the hatchery.

The capital budget also funds these projects in the 6^th District:

Eastern State Hospital commissary building repairs ($4.45 million)
Eastern State Hospital Activity Therapy Building HVAC upgrades ($3.71 million)
Eastern State Hospital-Eastlake nursing station improvements ($1.74 million)
Department of Veterans Affairs – burial and columbarium expansion grant ($3.3 million)
Conservation project at Riverside State Park Little Spokane River Robinson property ($1.46 million)

After the House of Representatives approved the capital budget 96-0 on Friday, the Senate passed it 48-0 yesterday. It now goes to Gov. Jay Inslee for consideration.

The 2023 legislative session is scheduled to end today.

Holy: Senate capital budget funds projects in Airway Heights, Medical Lake

The 2023-25 state capital budget unanimously approved by the Senate today includes funding for three important community projects in Airway Heights, Medical Lake and Spokane.

The Senate’s proposed capital budget includes $2 million for community projects that include improving the Airway Heights Public Safety Campus, additional funding for the Spokane International Airport Transload Center and building a stormwater mitigation system in Medical Lake.

The proposed spending plan also provides $16.8 million for the renovation of the Spokane Hatchery. This renovation plays a major role in protecting and preserving the trout that are raised in the hatchery.

“I am pleased with the capital budget that was approved by the Senate today,” said Holy, R-Cheney. “This budget will fund community projects in Airway Heights and Medical Lake, as well as provide funding to improve social and health services and to renovate the hatchery in Spokane.”

The Senate capital budget allotted $35.6 million to the Department of Social and Health Services to make improvements to health-care facilities within the 6^th District. The funding is for a predesigned study to assess and make recommendations necessary to modernize the existing agency telecommunications system.

The Senate’s capital budget will also fund these projects in the 6^th District:

Eastern State Hospital commissary building repairs ($5.43 million)
Eastern State Hospital Activity Therapy Building HVAC upgrades ($3.71 million)
Department of Veterans Affairs – burial and columbarium expansion grant ($3.3 million)
Conservation project at Riverside State Park Little Spokane River Robinson property ($1.46 million)

The House of Representatives is expected to release its proposed capital budget next week. After the House passes its version, capital budget leaders from the Senate and House will meet to negotiate a final version of the plan.

The 2023 legislative session is scheduled to end April 23.