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Firefighters contain another fire about six miles west of the Clarkston Height
CLARKSTON - Fire crews were dispatched just before 2 PM Saturday to Peola Road for a wildland fire. When crews arrived they found fire burning in stuble and standing wheat. Firefighters from Asotin County Fire District #1, City of Clarkston Fire, City of Asotin Fire, and Washington Department of Natural Resources all responded. Firefighters were able to get around the perimeter of the fire rapidly and then spent about 2 hours mopping up hot spots.
Airway Heights asks residents for money to hire new police officers
Voters in Airway Heights will decide next month whether to tax themselves to increase city funding for public safety. The signs of growth are everywhere in Airway Heights, from the tribal casino and hotel complexes to the orange traffic cones directing drivers away from construction work on the city’s main arterial.
Hazy skies on Sunday, but showers are coming soon -Matt
It's been a sunny, hazy weekend and that looks to continue through Sunday. A change in the wind direction could bring a little more smoke into Spokane and Coeur d'Alene by the end of the day. Those changing winds will also bring higher humidity and a chance for some actual rain to start the week.
Tiny homes are becoming a popular, less expensive option
Many communities with housing shortages are welcoming tiny houses. Some developers are adding them to their inventory to try to meet the growing demand for less expensive places to live. We recently talked with one Spokane tiny home developer who says business is booming. Last year, Matt Goodwin switched careers....
Plans to establish PNW as national hydrogen hub include key site in Ferndale
FERNDALE, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A new effort to make the pacific northwest a national leader in clean energy production will include a site in Ferndale. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Energy announced $27.5 million in funding to the PNW Hydrogen Association. The non-profit group spans Washington, Oregon and...
The Week Observed, July 26, 2024
The cost of the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) is going up: But we won’t tell you how much . . . And we’re not going to tell you until a year from now, after the 2025 Legislature adjourns. In January, 2024, IBR official publicly acknowledged that their 13...
You Won’t Believe Who Washington State’s Most Successful Bank Robber Is
A New Netflix Movie Spotlights Washington State's Most Succesful Bank Robber. Who was Washington State's most prolific bank robber?. I just finished watching Netflix's “How to Rob a Bank,” and it’s worth watching if you’re into true crime. The movie covers one of the most prolific...
Firefighters battle to protect communities as Washington wildfires spread
WASHINGTON — Several large wildfires burning in Washington are growing. At least one wildfire is nearing structures and highway closures are also in effect. The Pioneer Fire on the north shore of Lake Chelan has been burning since June 8th. As of Sunday, July 28, it has grown to 33,277 acres. It has grown by more than 1,300 acres within the last week. The human-caused fire is 10% contained.
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