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Wind Driven Wildfires Spread Quickly East of Lewiston
LEWISTON - After lightning moved through the area on Wednesday, multiple fires have quickly spread in the region. Most of the fire activity is located to the east of Lewiston. Multiple structures were lost as wind fanned the flames throughout the day on Thursday. The entire town of Juliaetta and surrounding areas were placed under a Level 3 (go now) evacuation notice. Highway 3 and Highway 12 are both shut down in the area. As of 6:00 a.m. Friday, the highways were still closed.
Wildfire Forcing Evacuation Of Juliaetta At 2,000 Acres Structures Lost-Second Large Fire South Of Troy
A new wildfire South of Juliaetta is forcing the town to be evacuated. Latah County Sheriff’s Deputies are evacuating the town along the Potlatch River due to the Gwen Fire which has burned over 2,000 acres. Initial reports indicate that structures have been lost. Firefighters are battling the blaze from the ground with support from aircraft making water drops on the flames. Evacuees can go to the Latah County Fairgrounds in Moscow. State Highway 3 is closed South of Juliaetta. The Latah County Commissioners will consider continuing their emergency declaration for wildfires. The board first approved the declaration last week when Texas Fire erupted nearby East of Kendrick torching four homes.
Evacuate now! Keller under Level 3 alert as Swawilla Fire grows to 30,000+ acres
KELLER – The Swawilla Fire, burning east of Coulee Dam, has grown to 30,667 acres with no containment reported. Level 3 evacuations, indicating immediate danger, have expanded as the fire continues its northward expansion. The following areas are now under Level 3 evacuation orders: everything from the junction of Joe Moses Road and Buffalo Lake Road to Cache Creek Road; everything south of Cache Creek Road to the junction with State Highway 21 and south to the Columbia River; everything west to Hells Canyon and northwest to just north of Elmer City at Hwy 155; then north of Hwy 155 to the junction with Joe Moses Road. The town of Keller and surrounding communities have also been upgraded to Level 3 evacuation status. Highway 155 remains open as of Thursday afternoon.
Fencing program may keep bears at bay
Homeowners can be reimbursed up to $500 for installation. Local homeowners can be reimbursed for the cost of installing electric fencing through a new program aimed at keeping bears away from attractants like garbage, beehives, chicken coops and fruit trees. A cost-share program to help homeowners pay for bear-resistant fencing...
Winthrop Town Council: one member appointed, one withdraws, one resigns
The Winthrop Town Council took on a different look after last week’s meeting, where a new council member was selected to fill a vacancy and a veteran member of the council then unexpectedly resigned — again leaving the town with another council spot to fill. As a result,...
Chewuch Coffee Traders puts flavor first at newly opened Twisp shop
When Sean Downes set up shop in the Methow Valley, he applied his background in science and love for wine to coffee distributing. “The quality of wine is often an opinion,” Downes said. “So there’s good and bad wine from a craft perspective, but in reality flavors are just flavors. We all have the same basic flavor senses like sour, sweet, bitter, umami. Flavor extends upwards as a tree — at least that’s the hypothesis — with more and more nuance depending on aromas and what we perceive in our own personal backgrounds.”
On the hunt for breakfast in the Methow Valley
Restaurant challenges limit local options for residents, tourists. It’s a common question among locals and visitors alike:. “Where in the world can we get breakfast around here?”. Visitor center staffers such as Marlene Temple in Winthrop say they get that question a lot. Inquiring tourists won’t find an official...
[LISTS] Washington State Wildfire Weekend Road Closures
Washington State Wildfire Weekend Road Closures For July 26th - July 28th, 2024. It's boat race weekend here in the Tri-Cities so expect some slowdowns around Columbia Park in Kennewick but if you hitting the roads in Washington, several roads are closed down due to wildfires. Several wildfires have closed...
New Campground Limits Coming to WA Beginning August 18th
Beginning August 18th, all campgrounds in Washington State will have new limits on how many nights people can stay. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission recently approved the new limits, as of August 18th, campers can only stay ten consecutive nights in any campground in the state, within a 30-day period. Campers will also only be allowed to stay a total of 90 days per calendar year in all state parks.
Election cybersecurity top of mind in WA’s Secretary of State race
Washington’s Secretary of State’s Office has been called the “junk drawer” of state government — a collection of duties that don’t fit neatly elsewhere. Elections. Corporate records. Nonprofit registration. Washington archives. Keeper of the official state seal. In recent years the office added election...
Washington State Patrol Announces Safety Measures for Tri-Cities Water Follies Weekend
As the Water Follies weekend draws near, plans for ensuring the safety of the anticipated crowd have been announced by the Washington State Patrol. From July 26th to 28th, troopers are set to conduct special emphasis patrols at this annual event that typically sees thousands of spectators throng to the Tri-Cities area, as noted by the Washington State Patrol.
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.
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