SPOKANE, Wash. — Hundreds of families who lost their homes to recent wildfires are beginning the difficult process of rebuilding. But before construction can start, many face another challenge: getting their insurance companies to pay. The first step for …
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OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Office of the Insurance Commissioner is hosting a monthly claims workshop in Spokane for people who are navigating the recovery process from the wildfires in the region. Insurance claim experts from Kuderer’s office will be on site …
Washington Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer came to Spokane on Wednesday intending to host a community forum about wildfires and homeowner's insurance. The event was cancelled that morning for timing reasons. Some of the people who may have …
By Eli Flesch · August 6, 2026, 7:27 PM EDT A group of ongoing fires that have destroyed hundreds of properties in Spokane, Washington, could become one of the biggest insured loss events in the state's history, highlighting a need for... To view the …
A cluster of north Spokane insurance agencies, impacted by weekend Old Trails fire evacuations, has relied on limited staffing to service more than double their regular volume of client claims. “The majority of our customers in my book are in those areas …
Karen Rawlins pulled up outside the Spokane Convention Center Tuesday and popped open her car trunk. It was filled with pillows for the displaced residents —including her elderly mother — of Devoted Care, an adult group home near Indian Trails that burned …
Spokane, WA (99201) Today Partly cloudy skies. Areas of smoke and haze are possible, reducing visibility at times. High around 95F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Clear skies. Areas of smoke and haze are possible, reducing visibility at times. Low 58F …
Washington Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer said Wednesday her office is surging additional personnel to Spokane to answer questions and help those impacted by this weekend’s Spokane Complex fires file insurance claims. Representatives from her office …
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer is sending insurance experts from her office to staff the disaster assistance center (DAC) in Spokane: Thursday, Aug. 6 to Sunday, Aug. 9 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (hours subject to change) Shadle Park High …
The insurance information event scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 5, has been postponed at the request of those coordinating the collective response and recovery to the Spokane Complex Fires. Staff from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner will be …
SPOKANE, Wash. -- If you or someone you know is trying to navigate life after losing everything in the Spokane Area Fires, the Spokane City Council says there is an insurance informational session coming up. Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer and other …
The Spokane Complex fires have destroyed hundreds of homes and displaced thousands of people in our city. In typical Spokane fashion, our communities are jumping in to help. Here are some resources for those affected, and for those who want to help. …
Update: The location of this event has been changed to Shadle Park High School, as of Tuesday, August 4. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer’s Aug. 5 insurance town hall will shift to an informational session about the …
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer’s Aug. 5 insurance town hall will shift to an informational session about the insurance claims process in light of the Spokane Complex Fires. Kuderer, state Sen. Marcus Riccelli, …
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer issued an emergency order on Monday to provide relief to Washington policyholders impacted by the recent wildfires (PDF 275.48KB). Her order is in effect from Aug. 3 – Sept. 30, 2026, and applies to all …
SPOKANE, Wash. — Washington State Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer has planned a public town hall in Spokane focused on homeowner insurance and wildfire mitigation. The free event is scheduled for August 5 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Museum of Arts …
OLYMPIA, Wash. — With wildfire season in full swing, Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer is hosting an insurance town hall in Spokane on Aug. 5 to answer questions about homeowner insurance and the OIC’s wildfire mitigation work. State …
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