A powerful windstorm on Dec. 17, 2025, damaged eastern Washington and northern Idaho, leaving thousands without power and prompting ongoing cleanup efforts.

A severe windstorm on December 17, 2025, caused widespread damage in eastern Washington and northern Idaho, prompting Spokane County crews to work around the clock clearing downed trees and debris. Residents in unincorporated areas may see chipped wood piles along roadsides, with debris being transported to designated sites for disposal, including controlled burning. Property owners can dispose of storm debris at three county transfer stations or the City of Spokane’s Geiger Blvd. facility, provided limbs are cut to no more than six feet long and three inches thick. Fees apply: a $11 minimum for loads under 280 pounds, plus a $3 environmental charge, or $66.55 per ton for clean green waste with the same fee. Cleanup continues as thousands remain without power.