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Senator Hawkins Issues Statement on Summer Wildfires
“More air assets and initial attacks are key to addressing Chelan County’s long-term fire risks”. State Senator Brad Hawkins has fielded many calls and emails from residents in recent weeks due to July’s Balsam Root Fire in Wenatchee and the current Pioneer Fire near Lake Chelan. Hawkins said a swift air attack is key to preventing large-scale damage and preserving the air quality and summer tourism season.
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.
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...
Level 2 (BE SET) evacuation orders in place for wildfire near Milton-Freewater
MILTON-FREEWATER, Ore. - UPDATE 8:43 p.m. According to Milton-Freewater Rural Fire Department Chief Brandon Caldwell, the fire started early Thursday morning. Crews closed Walla Walla River Road at the intersection of it and Course Creek Road, though it has since been reopened. Caldwell did not provide acreage, but said the...
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 […]
Cooler for Thursday with dangerous levels of smoke possible in Yakima County
The Oregon DEQ has issued an Air Quality Advisory in Morrow and Umatilla counties until further notice. The Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for Yakima County until further notice.
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.
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.
Teen arrested for outstanding warrant in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash. - A teen was arrested in Kennewick for an outstanding warrant on Thursday, according to the Kennewick Police Department. KPD reports that the 15-year-old was found in the 2700 block of West Kennewick Avenue near a McDonald's at 4:06 p.m. Officers made contact with the teen who was seen allegedly throwing something into a garbage can.
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.
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