![Most wildfires are started by people, but measures can be taken to reduce risk.](https://dailyevergreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/fire-900x675.png)
Defensible space around homes reduces risk of wildfire
ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter
• June 4, 2021
![The western entrance of Malden, Washington, alongside Broadway Avenue scarred by remains of scorched trees, powerlines and wheatgrass on Nov. 7.](https://dailyevergreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/web-44-900x600.jpg)
‘Our town is in a live-or-die situation’
ADALINE GRACE, Evergreen social media editor
• March 11, 2021
![Malden residents are still working to rebuild almost six months after the Babb Road fire.](https://dailyevergreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/DSC_1240-900x600.jpg)
Loans available to Malden residents in wake of fire
ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief
• March 2, 2021
![“It feels like a thousand-pound gorilla has been lifted off our shoulders,” Malden Mayor Dan Harwood said.](https://dailyevergreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Malden-.jpg)
Malden receives federal aid five months after fire
STEFFI LUDAHL, Evergreen reporter
• February 15, 2021
![Three fires destroyed over 80 percent of Malden and over 50 percent of the buildings in Pine City.](https://dailyevergreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/web_2-2-900x581.jpg)
Malden, Pine City still asking for federal aid after devastating fires
JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter
• January 25, 2021
![Rotaract members collected a variety of necessities, including sweatshirts, hats, gloves and hygiene products.](https://dailyevergreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/image0-900x675.jpg)
Rotaract club supports families affected by Malden fire
MADYSEN MCLAIN, Evergreen roots editor
• January 22, 2021
![During Labor Day weekend, the Babb Road Fire destroyed more than 80 percent of the city of Malden. Over 100 homes were destroyed, and only 24 homes survived the fire.](https://dailyevergreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/web_1-2-900x600.jpg)
Malden still awaits federal aid, four months after fire
STEFFI LUDAHL, Evergreen reporter
• January 21, 2021
![The 2021-2022 budget for Pullman was unanimously approved and includes $12,828,179 for transit expenditures and $15,671,838 for law enforcement.](https://dailyevergreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Screenshot-231-900x506.png)
City Council approves money for wildfire victims, budget
MICHELLE PAREDES STRONG, Evergreen reporter
• December 2, 2020
![The Whitman County Humane Society is treating seven cats for minor burns. The nonprofit received several donations from the community.](https://dailyevergreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/web-20-900x602.jpg)
A journey to find home again
SANDI KOBIESA, Multimedia editor
• October 15, 2020
![Tom Handy, who is running against incumbent Dean Kinzer for Whitman County commissioner, said he believes the county has a responsibility to provide grant assistance to allow businesses to thrive.](https://dailyevergreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Screen-Shot-2020-09-24-at-19.41.33-900x468.png)
County candidates debate on COVID-19 response, small business assistance
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
• September 25, 2020
![People in shock after the fires took their homes received food, clothing, bed and toiletries from local clubs and churches.](https://dailyevergreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unnamed-10-900x600.jpg)
‘Camaraderie’ of local groups to help with recovery from recent fires in county
LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief
• September 25, 2020
![About 80 percent of the homes in Malden were lost due to a fire that started on Babb Road.](https://dailyevergreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/web-7-900x675.jpg)
‘It all happened within a matter of 10 minutes’
MATAYA SIEMION and SYDNEY BROWN
• September 17, 2020
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