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Easy Fire expands to 410 acres, highway closure reassessment underway
MAZAMA — The Easy Fire in Washington's Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has grown to 410 acres as of Friday, July 26, remaining uncontained since its lightning-sparked inception on July 17. The Northwest Incident Management Team 3 reports that firefighting efforts continue to be challenged by the blaze's location in steep terrain with dense timber and abundant dead trees.
Wildfire season has started in Washington. Is smoke coming to West Sound?
Wildfires are burning across the Pacific Northwest, and public health officials are encouraging West Sound residents to prepare for the possibility of smoky conditions and poor air quality. What are wildfire conditions like now? Washington is in the midst of what is likely to be a hotter and drier than normal summer, according to...
WA Ferry Workers Say ‘Abuse’ From Angry Riders Increasing
Perhaps it's the heat, some near-record temperatures, or could be the lack of routes and delays. Either way, WA State Ferry workers say they're being subjected to increased 'abuse' by customers. Washington State Ferry system is more stressed than before. According to Washington State Ferries, there have been increasing reports...
Crypto billionaires throw big money behind Washington congressional hopeful
This week, in the congressional district that stretches from Tacoma to the Olympic Peninsula, a PAC funded by cryptocurrency billionaires spent almost $1.5 million on ads supporting Emily Randall, a Democrat.
Washington athletes look forward to 'once-in-a-lifetime' Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
PARIS, France — The Olympic Games Opening Ceremony always seems to have its share of surprises. In Rio, it was a shirtless Tongan that stole the show. In South Korea he returned, and then again in Tokyo. The ceremony, which marks the official commencement of the Olympic Games, brings...
Olympia residents report high rates of discrimination, especially among marginalized groups
A survey of Olympia residents has revealed widespread discrimination, with marginalized groups like transgender individuals, people of color, and those with disabilities facing the most frequent incidents of being disrespected and denied opportunities. At the Olympia City Council study session on Tuesday, Dr. Ashley Gardner, Truclusion principal researcher, explained they...
Woman dies after crashing stolen car into Issaquah police cruiser and another vehicle
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — A woman who was driving a stolen car died after ramming a police cruiser and crashing into another car earlier this week in Issaquah. Jillian Lewis, 36, of Seattle, died on Wednesday, according to a report from the King County Medical Examiner. According to Issaquah police,...
Snoqualmie passes $62 million plan for future city projects
During its July 8 meeting, the Snoqualmie City Council voted to approve the $62 million 2025-2030 Non-Utilities Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to guide investments and improvements to the city’s parks, infrastructure and transportation. The CIP, a financial management tool required by the Washington State Growth Management Act for estimating...
Man shot, killed in Tacoma homicide Saturday
TACOMA, Wash. - A man is dead after police in Tacoma say they found him shot early in the morning. Just before 2 a.m. on July 27, TPD responded to reports of a shooting in the area of South Hosmer Street and South 93rd Street in Tacoma. Police say they...
Rooftop shooter kills a man at Art Walk in Pioneer Square
Detectives are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred during an art celebration in Pioneer Square. The incident took place on Thursday night, just before 9:30 p.m., when a suspect opened fire from the rooftop of a building in the 400 Block of Occidental Avenue South. Authorities said a report...
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