Avista Rates, EVs, and Wildfire Aftermath | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

Avista’s potential rate hikes are sparking local outrage, especially as investment in EV infrastructure stalls and public chargers vanish—raising questions about whether the company’s priorities align with the clean energy transition. Meanwhile, gas prices keep climbing, reigniting interest in electric vehicles. In politics, David Womack’s campaign gains traction for his broad experience covering military, healthcare, and rural issues. On a darker note, wildfires continue to claim animal lives, underscoring their devastating ripple effects. And in culture, Ammi Midstokke’s poignant writing…