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Wildfire Buffer in White Salmon | Canada News

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Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Jul 13, 2026
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Summary

In White Salmon, Washington, a decades-long forest thinning project races against time to shield the town from devastating wildfires, but its survival hinges on a high-stakes legal and political tug-of-war over federal funding. While the state and local officials rally behind the effort — crucial after recent catastrophic fires — federal grant money has been frozen due to conflicting executive orders and state anti-discrimination laws, delaying millions in wildfire defense funds. A recent court victory temporarily unlocked some funds, but looming federal regulations threaten to reignite the legal battle, leaving residents anxious as the physical work continues — and their safety uncertain. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/39866ee61b991d29