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August 13, 2014

Federal disaster aid OK'd for wildfires

OLYMPIA (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's office says the Obama administration has approved federal assistance for Okanogan County and the Colville confederated tribes to help repair or replace public infrastructure lost in this summer's wildfires.

That assistance is one part of a federal disaster declaration request Inslee made last week. The administration has not yet made a decision on assistance to individuals and households. Federal Emergency Management Agency officials indicate they are still reviewing that portion of the governor's request.


 
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