Jay Inslee's New Law Firm Role Draws Scrutiny + Clash Over Climate Change's Role in Spokane Fires

The Center Square YT

The Center Square YT

August 8th, 2026

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A suspect is now in custody in connection with the devastating Old Trails Fire in Spokane as firefighters continue making progress toward containment. Authorities say the suspect is being held on $1 million bail, while investigators continue examining whether he may be connected to additional fires. Meanwhile, a California law firm with ties to former Washington Governor Jay Inslee is already seeking wildfire clients, raising new questions about proposed wildfire victim compensation funds and legal accountability. Plus, the debate over climate change and the Spokane fires continues after experts weighed in following the arson arrest, with questions about weather conditions, forest management, and wildfire policy. In this episode: Spokane wildfire latest Arson suspect arrested Old Trails Fire investigation Fire containment update Jay Inslee's connection to wildfire law firm Wildfire lawsuit debate Climate change and Spokane fires Washington wildfire recovery #SpokaneFires #WashingtonWildfires #Arson #JayInslee #Wildfire #WashingtonState #ClimateChange #Spokane #BreakingNews #CenterSquare #WashingtonInFocus #WildfireRecovery
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