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Who Recalls the Worst Wildfire in Washington State History?
Who Recalls the Worst Wildfire in Washington State History?. Some devastating wildfires are raging through Washington State and even one near my beloved childhood home at Boggan's Oasis has already burned over 12,000 acres. How Many Acres Did The Cold Springs/Pearl Hill Fire Burn In 2020?. The Cougar Creek Fire...
[PHOTOS] Washington Wildfire Fury: Road Closures Announced
If you are traveling across Washington State, these are road closures that could impact your trip!. Washington State Roads Severely Affected by Ongoing Wildfires. As Washington State fights several severe wildfires, major road closures and disruptions are impacting travel across the region. According to updates from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and local authorities, multiple highways remain shut down due to the fires, with emergency services working around the clock to manage the situation. The recent photos released by the Washington State Department of Transportation from the scenes of multiple fires across Washington show just how big of a fight they face,
Washington State Parks are changing camping stay limits
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Parks Recreation Commission has approved changes to how long you can camp in state parks. The new camping stay limits will go into effect Aug. 19, 2024. According to a press release, the updated limits consist of the following:. You cannot stay more...
Town & Country Markets launches market-to-table restaurant Field House
Town & Country (T&C) Markets, a family-owned market chain in the Puget Sound region in the US state of Washington, has launched Field House, a new market-to-table restaurant. Located inside the Town & Country Markets Mill Creek store, the new restaurant offers a menu crafted by chef and restaurateur Ethan Stowell.
Interview with Gonzaga Forward, Graydon Lemke
Graydon Lemke out of Faith Lutheran in Las Vegas, Nevada is far from your typical Gonzaga preferred walk-on. He will be redshirting this upcoming season and Lemke chose to be a Zag over the likes of Boise State and that school out in Moraga... Check out the interview below!. Arden...
Red Cross Operates Shelters During Busy Fire Season
Residents of Oregon and SW Washington are in the middle of a busy wildfire season as the climate crisis threatens to upend more communities. The American Red Cross Cascades Region opened our first shelter in La Pine on June 25th due to the Darlene 3 Fire and we have not stopped since. We are currently operating in 4 different locations in our region plus we are helping support or neighboring Red Cross regions in Washington, Idaho and Montana.
Man’s suicide in basement cell prompts renewed calls for more jail oversight in WA
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Family members of a man whose suicide went undiscovered in Garfield County’s jail for over 18 hours are calling for more oversight into local jails across Washington. Kyle Lara’s parents settled a claim with the county, in […]
Homeless Housing Network sets up shop in Wenatchee, connecting at-risk families to community resources
WENATCHEE—The Wenatchee Homeless Housing Network (HHN) opened at Link Transit’s Columbia Station in Downtown Wenatchee. It aims to connect community members who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to various local resources. Through teamwork with a plethora of local organizations, the HHN works to help at-risk Wenatchee inhabitants find independence, stability, and housing to meet their individual needs.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: Video All Washingtonians Need to See
The FBI has issued a warning of an increasing crime trend called "jugging." Jugging is when a criminal suspect or group targets a customer leaving a bank ATM, or building with a significant amount of cash. Thieves approach victims as they get into their vehicles, or in some cases actually follow the victim as they drive off, to rob them at another location.
After Texas Fire destroyed Idaho home, fundraiser seeks help for reconstruction
When Marsha Schoeffler first found out, she was standing at her sink pitting cherries. One of her neighbors knocked on her door, telling her a fire had started about a mile away. She lives four miles from Kendrick, a rural north central Idaho town home to around 300 people in Latah County. She walked out […]
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