20K Acre Fire Triggers Evacuations in NE Oregon, Threatens 395
Highway 395 South from Ukiah to Pilot Rock closed with limited access due to fire.
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11 WA Counties, Others, Will Get Cherry Disaster Relief
warmer than expected weather compressed the harvest season, resulting in a lot of fruit being left on trees.
Games to Play While Stuck inside because, WA Smoke Season
What do we do when all the chores are done and you're not really into binge watching yet another series...
Disabled Semi Triggers Large Brush Fire By Kennewick Highway
Kennewick Fire officials believe a disabled semi triggered the blaze.
Wednesday night fire chars brush, damages storage facility.
According to KPD, the fire began along I-82 by SR 395. A semi truck has a mechanical problem, and some sparks that were shed triggered the fire.
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Semi Truck Fire Triggers Massive Blaze, I-90 Closed for Hours
Monday a large fire triggered by a disabled semi blocked I-90 in Grant County for hours.
State Pen Pumphouse Fire Caused by Overheated Battery
Battery overheated and triggered fire in pumphouse
Fire Danger ‘Forces’ Closure of E. WA Recreation Lands (DNR)
The Department of Natural Resources oversees hundreds of thousands of acres in Washington State.
Eastern WA Fire Danger Spikes to “Very High”
Our neck of the woods is the only area in the state that's seeing red.
5 Great Places To Take Your Dog To Cool Off in the Tri-Cities
Most places around the Tri-Cities have a leash requirement but several users on Reddit jumped on and gave her some suggestions on where she could and let her pooch run free.
Record Heat Claims Elderly Victim in Kennewick
Especially with record-setting temps, heat is an enemy to elderly and infirm persons.