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Fire Restrictions Tighten in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Fiery conditions have prompted the Forest Service to take swift and decisive action. Effective Saturday, July 20, the Forest Service shall impose Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. Campfires are largely prohibited across the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This includes "developed campgrounds and designated wilderness areas," according to a Forest Service press release.
Fire near State Route 20 prompts Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation orders
TWISP, Wash. — Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuations have been ordered due to a fire burning near State Route 20. The fire was reported to firefighters around 1 p.m. and is currently active in the vicinity of State Route 20. Evacuation orders are in effect for the area east of Upper Beaver Creek, Frazer Crossing Road and Twisp. The fire called the Frazier Fire is estimated to be 175 acres and has a dozer line around it.
Washington State Ranks Among Highest in Recreational Boating Fatalities
A new study reveals the dangers of recreational boating and just how deadly boating accidents are in some states. More people are enjoying boating with a 36% increase in annual economic activity in the industry since 2018, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association. The most dangerous states for recreational...
As busy ferry lines extend, WSF and WSP try to crack down on line-cutting
Whether tempted by short-cutting a ferry line during the busy days of summer or just an inadvertent turn at the terminal, Washington State Ferries and the Washington State Patrol want riders to know: it'll cost you. And, thanks to an emphasis patrol rolling out now that includes WSF's Kitsap routes, it may be more likely that tickets will be issued to drivers who cut in front of others in the ferry line. ...
Forest management, protection a focus at state commissioner of public lands forum
The seven candidates running for Washington state commissioner of public lands shared their preferred policies and how they would manage and protect state lands last week at a forum in Vancouver to
Wildfire in Southern Asotin County Reaches 6,758 Acres, is 19% Contained
ASOTIN COUNTY - The Cougar Creek Fire is burning about 23 miles southwest of Asotin in timber grass and brush, near Highway 129. The fire is located in rugged rangeland with isolated pockets of timber in a mixed topography of ridgelines, benches, plateaus, and secondary drainages. The blaze was first reported around 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
Car fleeing police pushes second vehicle into truck, leaves several injured
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The Spokane County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) says that a car ran a red light on July 19 around 6 p.m. while fleeing police and crashed into another car, causing the driver and a passenger of the second vehicle to be severely injured. SCSO says a...
Seed bugs pestering people around the Inland Northwest
SPOKANE, Wash. – If you live in the Inland Northwest, you may have noticed a bunch of tiny brown or black bugs in and around your home–more so than you might be used to seeing this time of year–which are proving to be quite the nuisance for many people around the region.
Evacuations issued north of Wilbur as fire chars 2,500 acres
WILBUR — The Swawilla Fire, ignited by lightning on July 17th, continues to burn approximately 9 miles south of Keller. As of today, the fire has affected an estimated 2,500 acres, prompting significant firefighting efforts and precautionary measures. On July 19th, the fire spread east and south along the...
Washington state wants to help pay for your new heat pump.
Is it too late to be talking about upgrading your HVAC system? (I'm talking air conditioning now). There are several ways that you can actually save money on switching over to a heat pump system. For your home. Why a heat pump?. According to energy.gov. “Unlike standard compressors that can...
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