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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...
Tacoma PD: Man holds store owner at gunpoint over cup of ice
TACOMA, Wash. - Tacoma Police say a man pulled a gun on someone over a cup of ice. Investigators say it happened around 4 a.m. Thursday at an unnamed business on the 3600 block of S Center Street. Police say a woman walked into the business, grabbed a cup of...
Former Seattle mayor, KING 5 anchor Charles Royer passes away
SEATTLE — Former mayor of Seattle and KING 5 News anchor Charles "Charley" Royer passed away Friday morning, July 26. Royer was Seattle's longest-serving mayor, serving three terms from 1978 to 1990. As mayor, he worked to establish low-income housing measures in the city, implemented what is recognized as the national model of recycling and solid waste reduction, opened over 20 community health clinics, and more, according to a press release published on behalf of the family. In 1989, the National Urban Coalition even named Royer the Distinguished Urban Mayor of the Year.
Rojas, Moore, Robles hit consecutive HRs in 1st, Mariners beat White Sox 10-0
CHICAGO -- Josh Rojas, Dylan Moore and Victor Robles hit consecutive homers in Seattle’s eight-run first inning and the Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 10-0 on Friday night to end a three-game slide. George Kirby pitched seven strong innings and Jorge Polanco added a two-run drive in the...
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