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Clarkston Pilot Dies While Fighting Oregon Wildfires
CLARKSTON - The wildland firefighting community is mourning the loss of one of their own. Officials in Oregon have confirmed that single engine air tanker pilot James Bailey Maxwell, 74, died after a crash on July 25. The crash occurred while Maxwell was working in the vicinity of the Falls...
Washington State Considering Killing Gray Wolves After Livestock Deaths
The Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is considering killing wolves after an investigation confirmed the predation of livestock in Stevens County. WDFW reports three calves were killed and four were injured near Colville in late July. The location was in the range of the Dominion pack. Wolves in the...
The Kitsap Sun's voter guide to Washington's August primary election
It's a presidential election year, but at least in August the focus for Kitsap and Washington voters is on local issues and candidates. The 2024 primary, for which registered voters have recently received their ballots, will include levy measures for six fire agencies, pick two contestants for a November Kitsap County commission matchup, and narrow the candidates in state legislative races, state offices from governor on down and for the Sixth District representative in Congress, where...
Progress Made on Retreat Fire: Containment Rises to 18%
Firefighters are gaining some ground on the Retreat Fire burning 14 miles southwest of Naches. So far Firefighters say the fire has grown from 29,499 acres on Tuesday to 29,502 today. Containment is also increasing now at 18%. SOME HOMES AND OTHER STRUCTURES HAVE BEEN DESTROYED. So far three homes...
Spokane County asking voters to increase property taxes for fire services
(The Center Square) – Spokane County voters have just over a week left to cast their ballots for the Aug. 6 Primary Election. From a new governor to five local tax measures, voters will have their say. While state and federal officials usually take up the spotlight, they’re not the only ones on the ballot. Fire services […]
Here’s Where 12 Big Lots Stores Are Closing in Washington State
Here’s Where 12 Big Lots Stores Are Closing in Washington State. So many retailers are closing these days and sadly a Washington State favorite is closing twelve stores in the PNW. Is Big Lots Closing In Washington State? What Stores Are Closing In WA?. I remember the first time...
Washington, Guess the Fine: Driving 100+ on I-5 with No Insurance
How much do you think the ticket cost this Washington State driver last week?. Washington State Patrol Writes Big Ticket to Uninsured Speeder. The Washington State Patrol found another speeder with extra emphasis patrols in District One which have been happening since last week. The Washington State Patrol is working with police de[departments from Lakewood, Puyallup, and the Pierce County Sheriff's Office to reduce crime on both city roads and the highways. The Washington State Patrol announced the cooperation last week saying, "Extra patrols are out for the next few days from @wastatepatrol, @TacomaPD, @LakewoodPD, @PuyallupPD, and @PierceSheriff with the goal of #TargetZero and reducing crime in the Lakewood/Tacoma area!" The Washington State Patrol has been giving updates on the extra patrols, the latest being an uninsured speeder who received a huge ticket.
Free admission at national parks on Sunday; Check out these in western Washington
PACKWOOD, Wash. — One of six free admission days in U.S. national parks falls this Sunday. Aug. 4 commemorates the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act, which provided funding and expanded recreation opportunities in national parks. In celebration, that day is now entrance-fee free for park-goers. There are...
Unexpected Danger: How a Small Washington Town Became the State’s Most Risky
Bigger cities are generally thought of while determining the most dangerous locations in America. Still, an isolated village can occasionally take the whole world by storm by turning into a crime hotspot. Recent years have seen a small community in Washington State become well-known due to its concerning rates of...
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