Oroville
LATEST NEWS
2,800 lightning strikes from storms Wednesday leads to 15 new wildfire starts
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The U.S. Forest Service reports that 15 new fire starts have been detected in the past 24 hours in Idaho, with more expected. Strong winds and thunderstorms across eastern Oregon and western Idaho Wednesday further complicated matters for fire managers as resources are already stretched thin. The National Weather Service in Boise reports 2,800 lightning strikes came from the storms on Wednesday, leading Forest Service personnel to believe more fires could soon be detected.
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...
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.
Big Horn Fire fanned by strong winds, evacuation zones expand in Klickitat Co.
KLICKITAT COUNTY, Wash. (KPTV) - New evacuations have been issued for a wildfire burning in Klickitat County. The Big Horn Fire, which started Monday near the town of Bickleton, has burned more than 32,000 acres as of Thursday morning. The fire is 5% contained, according to InciWeb. The fire was...
Firefighters Battle Against 2 Growing Fires With Hazy Conditions
Firefighters continue the battle today against two big fires burning in the area as they anticipate more gusty winds and hot dry conditions. Highway 12 remains closed from the top of White Pass to Oak Creek as firefighters try and get a handle on the Rimrock/Retreat Fire started Tuesday afternoon on private property in the Rimrock Retreat/Trout Lodge area. The blaze then spread into the forest with the blaze now burning more than 8,000 acres. US Highway 12 remains closed because of downed power lines, trees, and boulders. All evacuation notices remain in place and there's no estimated time when Highway 12 will reopen.
Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations issued for active fire in Troy, Idaho
TROY, Idaho — The Latah County Sheriff's Office said Level 3 Evacuations (GO NOW) have been issued for a active fire burning in Troy, Idaho. According to the sheriff's office, deputies are evacuating anyone who lives southeast of 1295 Driscoll Ridge Road because of the fire. Deputies say the fire is moving to the southeast, and anyone who is in the area of Driscoll Ridge is being advised to evacuate immediately.
Kroger opioid settlement funds on their way to Gig Harbor, other cities
Most jurisdictions in the West Sound have signed on to a settlement agreement with grocery company Kroger following a lawsuit over its role in the opioid crisis. Others are expected to follow suit. Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced the $47.5 million settlement in April. The grocery company, which does...
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 […]
FEMA authorizes funds to aid with firefighting costs for Swawilla Fire near Keller
BOTHELL, Wash. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Swawilla Fire. A federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved due to the fire's threat to structures around Keller. This is the third FMAG in 2024...
Colfax Restaurant Incubator Set To Open With Wild Ember Kitchen
After years of work and planning Colfax’s restaurant incubator is ready to open with its first tenant. Wild Ember Kitchen is set to have its grand opening on August 17th inside the old Washington Federal building on Main Street. The Colfax Downtown Association bought the building and remodeled it into a restaurant space. The organization is using funds from a 2.3 million dollar Washington State Department of Commerce grant to develop the restaurant incubator. That grant was allocated in the fall of 2022.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.