Washington Wildfire Relief Push | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Governor Bob Ferguson has signed an emergency proclamation to waive state laws and is pushing hard for a federal major disaster declaration by mid-September—critical to unlock life-saving funds for victims and damaged infrastructure. While the federal government has already declared emergencies, the governor stresses how vital this next step is, calling it non-negotiable. In the meantime, Washington’s already moved fast: suspending evictions, waiving ID/birth certificate fees, and eliminating unemployment waiting periods—all aimed at immediate relief. The state’s on two tracks: quick help…