Cleanup Progress and Health District Shift | Spokane News

Cleanup crews are making rapid progress on the EPA’s hazardous material removal from the Spokane Complex fires, already halfway through their 60-day mission and hauling away over 67,000 pounds of debris from nearly 450 properties. Meanwhile, outdoor lovers rejoice as the Spirit of Mount Spokane initiative expands to safeguard 7,000 more acres in Spokane County—bringing total protected land to over 29,000 across Idaho and Washington. In northern Idaho, the Panhandle Health District is undergoing a major reset after three top leaders, including its director, resigned. The district now prioritizes rebuilding trust by shifting focus from infectious disease response to personalized care for chronic illness prevention—emphasizing nutrition, exercise, and individual choice in healthcare. 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/de53fae2c13cd001