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SUMMARY:How to Appeal Your Property Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Learn your rights before the deadline. \nAnnual assessment notices arrive June 1\, appeal window is June 1-July 1. \nPresented by Joe Hollenback\nDeputy Assessor\, Spokane County \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHow property assessments are determined\nWhether you have grounds to appeal\nHow to complete and submit appeal form\nQ&A with Deputy Assessor Hollenback\nAppeal deadline: July 1\, 2026
URL:https://westplainswater.org/event/how-to-appeal-your-property-assessment/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Spokane Airport\, 9015 W US Highway #2\, Spokane\, WA\, 99224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260518T190000
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SUMMARY:PFAS and Real Estate
DESCRIPTION:Hilton Garden Inn\, Granite Room\nAdmission and parking are free. \nAbout the Meeting\nJoe Hollenback returns to the neighborhood for his second PFAS presentation on real estate assessment and property transactions. His new research study of West Plains rural residential properties has been funded by a national foundation. Questions from affected homeowners will continue to inform this important investigation. \nGuest Speaker\n\nJoe Hollenbeck\, Spokane County Deputy Assessor\n\nFunded in part by a Public Participation Grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology.
URL:https://westplainswater.org/event/pfas-and-real-estate/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Spokane Airport\, 9015 W US Highway #2\, Spokane\, WA\, 99224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coalition Events,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T193000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: How to Public Comment
DESCRIPTION:Hilton Garden Inn\, Granite Room\nAdmission and parking are free. \nAbout the Meeting\nErika Beresovoy\, Ecology\, and Suzi Hokonson\, League of Women’s Voters\, will share tips for writing effective public comments. Attendees will join 5-person workgroups for hands-on activities. Registration is limited to 40 people. \nGuest Speaker(s)\n\nErika Beresovoy\, Department of Ecology\nSuzi Hokanson\, Subject Matter Expert\, League of Women Voters (permission pending)\n\nFunded in part by a Public Participation Grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology. \nRegister\nPlease register as seating is limited. \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://westplainswater.org/event/community-workshop-how-to-public-comment/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Spokane Airport\, 9015 W US Highway #2\, Spokane\, WA\, 99224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coalition Events,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T163635Z
CREATED:20260327T191509Z
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SUMMARY:AG Issues Forum
DESCRIPTION:PFAS contamination on the West Plains: Can Spokane County build a bridge over these troubled waters? \nCome join the Reardan FFA as they host an AG Issues Community Forum on April 2nd in the Student Commons at the Reardan-Edwall School District campus. The Commons area is a central part of the school campus located at 215 E Spokane Ave\, Reardan\, WA 99029. \nFunded in part by a Public Participation Grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology.
URL:https://westplainswater.org/event/ag-issues-forum-flyer/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Coalition Events,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260601T163636Z
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SUMMARY:Protect Yourself from Forever Chemicals in Daily Life
DESCRIPTION:Admission and parking are free. \nAbout the Meeting\nThe West Plains Water Coalition presents this talk on PFAS\, known as “Forever Chemicals.” You’ll learn what they are\, where they are prevalent\, their impact\, and ways to minimize personal exposure. \nThe West Plains Water Coalition is a local non-profit organization seeking clean water for rural well owners. \nFor more information go to the Spokane Public Library Event Link:\nhttps://events.spokanelibrary.org/event/15439144 \nTo request accommodations (i.e.\, hearing assistance\, ASL requests\, or other ADA inquiries)\, email sday@spokanelibrary.org. \nFor all event information inquiries\, email telref@spokanelibrary.org or call 509-444-5300. \nSponsored by the Spokane Public Library
URL:https://westplainswater.org/event/class-on-pfas-protect-yourself-from-forever-chemicals-in-daily-life/
LOCATION:South Hill Library\, 3324 South Perry St.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coalition Events,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T203000
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SUMMARY:PFAS and Agriculture: An Educational Meeting for West Plains People
DESCRIPTION:Admission and parking are free. \nAbout the Meeting\nThe West Plains Water Coalition is hosting this educational meeting to share information regarding the presence of PFAS in our region. This public meeting will provide a comprehensive review of farming and PFAS–its impacts on local farming\, livestock\, gardening operations\, and the use of agricultural biosolids.\nThis meeting will interest West Plains people with wells\, farmers\, and gardeners. A dedicated 30-minute question-and-answer session will follow the presentations. \nGuest Speakers\n\nBarb Morrissey\, Toxicologist\, WA Department of Health\nBri Brinkman\, Environmental Engineer\, WA Dept of Ecology\nMarlene Feist\, Director of Public Works\, City of Spokane\nFuture Farmers of America (FFA) Team\, Reardan High School\n\nFunded in part by a Public Participation Grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology.
URL:https://westplainswater.org/event/pfas-and-agriculture-an-educational-meeting-for-west-plains-people/
LOCATION:Medical Lake High School Auditorium\, 200 E Barker St\, Medical Lake\, WA\, 99022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coalition Events,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T113000
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SUMMARY:Protect Yourselves from Forever Chemicals in Daily Life
DESCRIPTION:Admission and parking are free. \nAbout the Meeting\nThe West Plains Water Coalition presents this class on PFAS\, known as “Forever Chemicals.” You’ll learn what they are\, where they are prevalent\, their impact\, and ways to minimize personal exposure. \nThe West Plains Water Coalition is a local non-profit organization seeking clean water for rural well owners. \nFor more information go to the Spokane Public Library Event Link: https://events.spokanelibrary.org/event/15439297 \nTo request accommodations (i.e.\, hearing assistance\, ASL requests\, or other ADA inquiries)\, email sday@spokanelibrary.org. \nFor all event information inquiries\, email telref@spokanelibrary.org or call 509-444-5300. \nSponsored by the Spokane Public Library
URL:https://westplainswater.org/event/class-on-pfas-protect-yourselves-from-forever-chemicals-in-daily-life/
LOCATION:Indian Trail Library\, 4909 W Barnes Rd\, Spokane\, WA\, 99208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coalition Events,Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260304
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SUMMARY:Fit U: PFAS & Your Health
DESCRIPTION:Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM & 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nRegistration: Open until Feb. 27\, 2026 \n12:00 PM Session: Link to Airway Heights Recreation Center registration:\nhttps://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ahparksandrec/activity/search/detail/6263?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true \n5:30 PM Session: Link to Airway Heights Recreation Center registration:\nhttps://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ahparksandrec/activity/search/detail/6265?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true \nFree parking is available. \nAdmission is free; membership is not required. \nAbout the Meeting\nJohn Hancock and Gail Oneal of the West Plains Water Coalition\, explain the risk and impact of synthetic “forever chemicals” carried in the most Americans\, and what you can do to protect your water and your health. \nSponsored by the Airway Heights Parks & Recreation
URL:https://westplainswater.org/event/fit-u-pfas-your-health/
LOCATION:Airway Heights Recreation Center\, 11405 W Deno Rd\, Spokane\, WA\, 99224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coalition Events,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260601T163639Z
CREATED:20260128T175608Z
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SUMMARY:PFAS and Firefighting A Free Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Firefighting foam (AFFF) is the main source of PFAS contamination on the West Plains\, the focus of WA Ecology’s Airport Investigation and EPA’s Superfund cleanup at Fairchild Air Force Base. \nThis meeting will explore and explain AFFF\, including: \n\nTraining\nStorage and containment\nOverhead fire suppression systems in hangers\nUS Forest Service practices\nPlane crashes at Fairchild and Spokane Airport\nPFAS investigations in other local Fire Districts\nWaterproof fabric in protective gear\nPFAS-related illnesses in fire fighters\n\nGuest speakers to be announced \nOur PFAS groundwater contamination from AFFF is not the fault of fire fighters. They’re health victims\, too. Fire fighters have been routinely exposed during active fire fighting\, equipment malfunctions\, training\, and replenishment\, and by PFAS in their protective clothing. \nThe International Association of Fire Fighters trains and advocates safety protection for firefighters\, and sponsors scientific research about workplace hazards.
URL:https://westplainswater.org/event/pfas-and-firefighting-a-free-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Spokane Airport\, 9015 W US Highway #2\, Spokane\, WA\, 99224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T163640Z
CREATED:20260205T162621Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Recruiting into the New Home Filters Study
DESCRIPTION:Attend a Workshop to learn more\nand meet Dr. Mulhern online \nSaturday Feb 7\,  4-5:00\nHilton Garden Inn\, 9015 W Highway 2\, Airway Heights \nWe are excited to share that a new research study will help West Plains families confirm that home water filters remove PFAS and other fluorinated chemicals from household water. \nThis study—led by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder\, in partnership with West Plains Water Coalition and the Washington State Department of Health—will test both existing home filters and newly installed systems. The goal is to provide clear\, trustworthy information about filters that impacted households can use to protect their drinking water. \nParticipants will receive their own test results\, helping academics and policy-makers build knowledge that will support families across our community and nationwide. \nRiley is the nation’s lead researcher in home PFAS filters.  After his talk here in 2024 (watch on YouTube)\, it was clear that his experience could aid our neighborhood.  Here’s his essay about that West Plains visit.\nThis research project begins easily for him\, and for his research funder\, because of the neighborhood community acquaintance you’ve helped us build.  \nFrom the start\, we’ve imagined that what we learn here might help people in other PFAS communities.  Thanks for your part!
URL:https://westplainswater.org/event/workshop-recruiting-into-the-new-home-filters-study/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Spokane Airport\, 9015 W US Highway #2\, Spokane\, WA\, 99224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260601T163640Z
CREATED:20260121T210302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T163640Z
UID:1843-1769454000-1769459400@westplainswater.org
SUMMARY:Public Meeting Task Force Home Filters Announcement and Other PFAS Home Filters Enrollment
DESCRIPTION:This opens the Spokane County Task Force program of free whole-house PFAS filters for West Plains homeowners\, plus the continuation of free under-sink filters from the WA Dept. of Health. Dr. Mulhern will describe his new West Plains research project\, “Is My PFAS Filter Effective?” \nLearn about eligibility\, enrollment\, and technical plans underway for homeowners with contaminated water. \nQuestions always welcome!
URL:https://westplainswater.org/event/public-meeting-task-force-home-filters-announcement-and-other-pfas-home-filters-enrollment/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Spokane Airport\, 9015 W US Highway #2\, Spokane\, WA\, 99224\, United States
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