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Fire Watch
Idaho avoids bad wildfire season with quick responses, luck
The state appears to have avoided a tough wildfire season so far with a combination of quick responses by state and federal firefighters and good luck with weather, Idaho Gov. Brad Little said Tuesday.
Family of Malden settlers vows to rebuild property devastated by fire
This has been one of the most devastating fire seasons yet, especially for the small town of Malden.
Health experts urge people to stay inside to limit exposure to hazardous air
Now is not the time to go for a run.
'This won't be over soon': WA researchers analyze severe fire seasons
Severe fires and smoky skies seem to be more common around the Inland Northwest every summer.
Alaska Airlines halts flights in and out of Spokane because of wildfire smoke
Anyone heading in or out of Spokane on Alaska Airlines will have to make other plans. The airline announced Monday it's halting service in and out of Spokane and Portland until Tuesday afternoon.
Fires raise fight over climate change before Trump's visit
Leaders in the Democratic-led West Coast states and President Donald Trump have clashed over the role of climate change as wildfires race through the region.
Kootenai County Fire and Rescue engine headed to Oregon to help with wildfires
An engine from Kootenai County Fire and Rescue has been deployed to Oregon to assist with the ongoing wildfires.
Some people allowed back home near Whitney Fire
Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Office has downgraded some evacuation orders as firefighters gain control of the massive fire.
Flights to and from Spokane canceled due to smoky skies, hazardous air quality
Flights out of Spokane heading to Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles and San Francisco have been grounded due to smoky skies.
LIST: Some schools cancel classes for fourth day over unhealthy air quality
Local schools are closing their doors once again as air quality in the Inland Northwest remains hazardous. You can find a full list of cancellations here.
Gonzaga cancels in-person classes, activities Monday due to air quality
Gonzaga University is canceling all in-person classes and activities Monday due to Spokane's hazardous air quality.
Moscow schools to close Monday due to poor air air quality
Moscow schools are closing Monday due to the poor air quality from surrounding wildfires.
Spokane's air quality 'hazardous,' threatening to move beyond air quality index
Spokane's air quality has worsened, remaining 'hazardous' with the threat of progressing beyond the Clean Air Agency's index. Currently, that index is at 499—just two points away from indexing out.
Whitman County asks residents to stop calling 911 to report air quality issues
Smoke across the Inland Northwest was so bad Saturday, people were calling 911 to report it.
Health District warning people to stay indoors as Spokane's air quality reaches hazardous levels
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane Regional Health District issued a public safety alert on Saturday as Spokane's air quality dropped to the hazardous range. As of 4:30 p.m. Saturday, the air quality in Spokane sat at 448. It starts to…
'Stop spreading rumors': Emergency officials say rumors of extremist groups starting wildfires aren't true
MEDFORD, Or. -- Wildfires burning around the northwest are fueling conspiracy theories. Some people believe they were started by groups on the…
Inslee issues proclamation waiving truck driver hour limitations for fire retardant deliveries
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Governor Jay Inslee on Friday issued a proclamation suspending hour limitations for truck drivers who are delivering fire retardant. Fire retardant powder is currently in high demand as wildfires ravage the Pacific Northwest. The powder is produced…
50 people evacuated from burning Spokane Valley apartment building
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- Crews responded to a fire at a Spokane Valley apartment complex on Thursday. The fire was reported at a complex on 2300 N Wilbur Road. Roughly 50 people were evacuated from the building, where a witness…
Gov. Inslee visits devastated Malden, promises to ask for federal aid
Gov. Inslee visited Malden Thursday and laid out a recovery plan for the devastated community.
Wildfire evacuees: U-Haul offers 30 days free self-storage in Oregon, Washington
U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage to residents being impacted by wildfires across the Pacific Northwest.
Gov. Inslee to visit Malden, Pullman on Thursday
Governor Jay Inslee is scheduled to visit Malden on Thursday, just days after a wildfire swept through and destroyed the majority of the town.
A breakdown of wildfires burning throughout Washington and North Idaho
With so many wildfires burning statewide, it can be hard to keep track. We’ve compiled a list of some of the largest fires in our area…
Level 3 evacuations issued for people living near Customs Road Fire, burning 3.5 square miles near Curlew
CURLEW, Wash. -- People living close to the Customs Road Fire burning near Curlew are being told to leave their homes immediately. Level 3 evacuations are currently in place for people living along Graves Road and Honeysuckle Road. People living…
