Fundraising underway for reconstruction of four houses in Malden

MALDEN — A Spokane-based philanthropic foundation has launched a campaign to raise $300,000 to help rebuild four homes destroyed Sept. 7 in the Babb Fire.

The Innovia Foundation is partnering with the Western Anabaptist Mission Service in St. Ignatius, Mont.

While the foundation is fundraising, the Mission Service will provide labor to rebuild.

“This is an incredible opportunity and will provide much-needed encouragement for the families,” Recovery Operations Director and City Councilman Scott Hokonson said. “While we know it will take several years to rebuild, seeing new life begin to rise ou...