08/04/2026
Spokane, it’s okay that we’re not okay.
Over the last few days, I’ve struggled to find the right words. Projects we’ve recently completed have burned. Homes we had scheduled to work on no longer exist. Does this affect my business? Absolutely. Am I angry? Heartbroken? Yes.
But none of that compares to what these families are going through.
What has happened, has happened. We can’t change it. What we can change is how we show up for one another moving forward.
I’m tired of scrolling through before-and-after photos. I think we’ve all seen enough. Behind every one of those pictures is a family trying to figure out where they sleep tonight, what comes next, and how to rebuild a life that changed in a matter of hours.
A handful of our clients this year have lost their homes. Some have lost beloved pets. Projects that once felt important simply don’t anymore.
And to the people taking advantage of this tragedy by looting from those who have already lost everything—shame on you. There is no justification for stealing from people during one of the darkest moments of their lives. I believe every one of us will answer for the choices we make, especially how we treat others when they’re at their most vulnerable.
As contractors, it’s easy to think about schedules, estimates, and rebuilding. But right now, people come first. Instead of following up on projects, pick up the phone. Send the text. Knock on the door if you can. Ask someone how they’re doing. Be present. Sometimes the greatest thing we can offer isn’t a service—it’s simply reminding someone they don’t have to carry this alone.
If you’re able to help, help. Whether it’s your time, supplies, a meal, a place to stay, a donation, or simply a prayer, every act of kindness matters.
My heart is with every family who has lost so much, every firefighter and first responder risking everything, every volunteer showing up, and every neighbor doing what they can to help.
Spokane has always been resilient. We’ll rebuild homes, businesses, and neighborhoods. But right now, let’s rebuild each other first.