Dave Upthegrove: latest developments and connections

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Earlier this month

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

One to three months ago

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

No new reports in 90+ days

Around Dave Upthegrove this week

News at the entities that move Dave Upthegrove most

Eastern Washington Structural
Joe Schmick is seeking re-election in Eastern Washington, where the Trump administration's tariffs are impacting the region. Trump has endorsed Michael Baumgartner for office.

Moves Dave Upthegrove
Tue 21:55
Washington Department of Natural Resources Structural
DNR leads restoration of public lands following the Upriver Fire near Spokane.

Moves Dave Upthegrove
Mon 08:57
Bob Ferguson Operational
Bob Ferguson signed an income tax bill that was helped crafted by Noah Purcell.

Moves Dave Upthegrove
Sun 16:37
Spokane Structural
Wildfire events are testing claims technology providers as insurers use data to assess damage following fires.

Moves Dave Upthegrove
Mon 17:17
Washington Shared context
Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that Donald Trump's name was illegally added regarding an event at the Kennedy Center in Washington.

Moves Dave Upthegrove
Sun 23:37
state Shared context
Karnataka is seeking state-specific flexibility regarding CZMP.

Moves Dave Upthegrove
Mon 15:51

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