Hello from Garfield! Updates from Executive Director Jody Opheim – February 26, 2025
With March almost here, and having just spent a few days in southern Arizona, I am thrilled at the prospect of Spring arriving soon. I am also excited about Easter…
With March almost here, and having just spent a few days in southern Arizona, I am thrilled at the prospect of Spring arriving soon. I am also excited about Easter…
With all that is going on at the federal level these last few weeks, I grow increasingly concerned that rural communities will be forgotten in the relentless churn of sudden…
I have been asked many times since early last week how the Trump Administration’s executive orders have affected PRWA and its work. Some of the orders have severely impacted our…
Four of Washington’s worst wildfire seasons have occurred in the last 12 years, including 2026 which is still quite active. We are already seeing the likely impact of a Super El Niño on the 2027 season, with record high temperatures forecasted for Eastern Washington in October and predictions of below-average precipitation statewide this winter.
Learn what your community can do to mitigate wildfire risk and respond to disaster when it strikes. Seating is limited to 20 people at most locations, so find the one nearest you and sign up to spend some time learning about how you can help your town be as ready as possible for the 2027 wildfire season.
Lunch will be provided for registered attendees. (This event is FREE.)