Wildfire disaster loan applications

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Property owners have until April 12 to apply for U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster loans for damage due to wildfires and straight-line winds in Whitman County.

Businesses of all sizes may apply, including non-profits, homeowners, and renters.

Low-interest loans are available in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Columbia, Garfield, Franklin, Lincoln, and Spokane counties, and Nez Perce, Latah and Benewah counties in Idaho.

Entities may borrow up to $2 million to fix or replace real estate, equipment and machinery, and other assets of business....