Dave Upthegrove: latest developments and connections

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Weather patterns influence fire risk in Eastern Washington, where Dave Upthegrove serves as State Public Lands Commissioner.

Some support2 reports1 development inside
A series of management appointments were made regarding product sales, resource management, and regional operations within a Department of Natural Resources context.

Some support3 reports
An administration involving Donald Trump, along with several other individuals, is undergoing agency reorganization and a headquarters move, while facing operational capacity critiques.

Some support1 report1 development inside

Gone quiet

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What's reaching Dave Upthegrove

Events traced to Dave Upthegrove, step by step, newest first

Dave Upthegrove may oversee new water program pricing in Eastern WashingtonNew water program pricing may require regulatory review by Dave UpthegrovePossible

Around Dave Upthegrove this week

News at the entities that move Dave Upthegrove most

Eastern Washington Structural
Tax policies are prompting companies like Boeing, Starbucks, and Microsoft to relocate or adjust operations in Eastern Washington.

Moves Dave Upthegrove
Sun 23:51
Department of Natural Resources Structural
The Department of Natural Resources managed wildfires in Long Lake and Barrington, while Amy Smith spoke with CBC about the wildfire season.

Moves Dave Upthegrove
Fri 22:13
Bob Ferguson Operational
Bob Ferguson is involved in a critique of state tax law by the Washington Policy Center.

Moves Dave Upthegrove
Tue 05:53
Spokane Structural
Ralliers organized by Cynthia Hamilton protested Trump administration policies in Spokane.

Moves Dave Upthegrove
Sun 04:36
Washington Shared context
Washington imposed a 30% tariff on South African imports and excluded the country from the G20, while Donald Trump confronted Cyril Ramaphosa.

Moves Dave Upthegrove
Tue 10:48
state Shared context
The Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill (POCB) has been reported to increase state power and police impunity.

Moves Dave Upthegrove
Tue 04:47

Connections

The 15 strongest of 21, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.

Eastern Washington Structural

Dave Upthegrove holds the appointed office of State Public Lands Commissioner for Eastern Washington.

Well supportedAug 4

Dave Upthegrove → Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington → Dave Upthegrove
Washington Department of Natural Resources Structural

Dave Upthegrove holds the appointed role of Public Lands Commissioner, making his function integral to the agency's operational recommendations and structure.

Some supportAug 2

Dave Upthegrove → Washington Department of Natural Resources
Washington Department of Natural Resources → Dave Upthegrove
Department of Natural Resources Structural

Dave Upthegrove holds the formal appointed position of Commissioner of Public Lands within the Department of Natural Resources.

Well supportedAug 1

Dave Upthegrove → Department of Natural Resources
Department of Natural Resources → Dave Upthegrove
Bob Ferguson Operational

Ferguson mobilized task forces led by Upthegrove to manage the wildfire crisis in Washington State.

Well supportedAug 7

Dave Upthegrove → Bob Ferguson
Bob Ferguson → Dave Upthegrove
Spokane Structural

Dave Upthegrove, as a public lands commissioner, manages resources and addresses issues impacting Spokane.

Some supportAug 4

Dave Upthegrove → Spokane
Spokane → Dave Upthegrove
Tom Schultz Operational

The two individuals are engaged in professional competition by critiquing the operational capacity and staffing of a shared agency.

Some supportJun 18

Dave Upthegrove → Tom Schultz
Tom Schultz → Dave Upthegrove
Washington Shared context

Dave Upthegrove is noted for advocating for responsible recreation and prevention within Washington State.

Some supportJul 3

Dave Upthegrove → Washington
Washington → Dave Upthegrove
state Shared context

Dave Upthegrove warns about wildfire risks within the state's jurisdiction.

Some supportJun 24

Dave Upthegrove → state
state → Dave Upthegrove

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Pacific Northwest Shared context

Dave Upthegrove operates as a public lands commissioner addressing fire challenges within the Pacific Northwest region.

Well supportedAug 4

Dave Upthegrove → Pacific Northwest
Pacific Northwest → Dave Upthegrove
Spokane County Shared context

The relationship is defined by a shared context of wildfire impacts, with Upthegrove providing relevant data on the issue.

Well supportedAug 4

Dave Upthegrove → Spokane County
Spokane County → Dave Upthegrove
Geissler Mentioned together

Both officials were co-mentioned commenting on the scale of fires.

Some supportAug 2

Dave Upthegrove → Geissler
Geissler → Dave Upthegrove
Amanda Jackson Shared context

The relationship is established through shared professional context, as Dave Upthegrove serves as Commissioner of Public Lands in Washington.

Some supportAug 4

Dave Upthegrove → Amanda Jackson
Amanda Jackson → Dave Upthegrove
Chelan Shared context

Dave Upthegrove commented on the toll of a fire that occurred in Chelan.

Some supportJul 8

Dave Upthegrove → Chelan
Chelan → Dave Upthegrove
Cascades Shared context

Both entities are mentioned in the context of regional fire risk warnings.

Some supportJul 4

Dave Upthegrove → Cascades
Cascades → Dave Upthegrove
Pacific Mentioned together

No evidence of a relationship between the Pacific region and Dave Upthegrove was found in the provided timeline.

Some supportAug 4

Dave Upthegrove → Pacific
Pacific → Dave Upthegrove

History

Events by the month they began

September 2026

1 event

Sep 5, 2026A series of management appointments were made regarding product sales, resource management, and regional operations within a Department of Natural Resources context.

July 2026

1 event

Jul 14, 2026Weather patterns influence fire risk in Eastern Washington, where Dave Upthegrove serves as State Public Lands Commissioner.

June 2026

3 events