Legislators use Hirst to hold WA taxpayers hostage

Local legislators are frustrated with their inability to work through a negotiation on Hirst that would better plan water resources for rural communities. There are many paths forward that would continue to protect farms, wildlife and property owners.

Legislators use Hirst to hold WA taxpayers hostage

Local legislators are frustrated with their inability to work through a negotiation on Hirst that would better plan water resources for rural communities. There are many paths forward that would continue to protect farms, wildlife and property owners.

October Comp Plan Happy Hour

👻Let’s Get Together👻 It’s SpOOky Season! And what’s spookier than car emissions, traffic accidents, and poor sidewalk infrastructure? This month, we’re teaming up with the Nondrivers Alliance and Transportation Choices Coalition to celebrate a Week Without Driving!  With fall fully … Continue reading →

Cat Huber
September 9, 2026

Spokane County’s Growth Pattern and the August 2026 Wildfires

In the first week of August 2026, three wildfires — Old Trails, Fairview, and Autumn Lane — tore through the unincorporated fringe of Spokane County, burning more than 11,000 acres, destroying or damaging an estimated 850 to 1,000-plus structures, and forcing nearly 67,000 people to evacuate. Continue reading →

Futurewise
August 31, 2026