'We are at a crisis right now': Wildfires carve through Washington and firefighters struggle to keep up
Wildfires continue to ravage our region, and with another heat wave moving in, there's a lot to be concerned about across the Inland Northwest.
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Fee increases proposed for Colville National Forecast campgrounds, lookouts
The Colville National Forest is proposing new and/or increased fees at 20 developed recreation sites.
Washington to require all K-12 students, school employees to wear masks this fall
When students return to class this fall, they will need their backpacks, textbooks and a mask.
What WA’s new police accountability laws do and don’t do
Plus, a closer look at some of the concerned statements made by police chiefs and sheriffs.
Resolving Rent Problems: How tenants, landlords can receive help through Eviction Resolution Program
Whether it's sitting down and figuring out a plan or connecting you to rental assistance in the community, that's what eviction resolution is all about.
Fast moving wildfire in Stevens County prompts Level 2 evacuations
STEVENS CO., Wash. -- A new fast-moving wildfire is burning in the Deep Lake area east of Northport in Stevens County, and has prompted Level 2 evacuations. Level 2…
Post Falls teen flies first solo flight on 16th birthday
Tuesday morning smoky skies couldn't put a damper on a once-in-a-lifetime event. A Post Falls teenager flew a plane all by herself, marking an unforgettable experience.
Two apartments damaged by fire in Medical Lake
Two homes in Medical Lake have been damaged in a fire.
Commissioner of Public Lands to visit site of Sherwood Fire on Wednesday
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz will visit the site of the Sherwood Fire in Wellpinit Wednesday morning.
WSU tackle Abraham Lucas named to 2021 Outland Trophy watch list
WSU tackle Abraham Lucas was named to the 2021 Outland Trophy Watch List.
Washington's COVID infections are trending back up as vaccination rates slow
The Washington State Department of Health says vaccination rates are not increasing fast enough to stop the spread of COVID-19 across the state. Simply put, COVID cases are back on the rise for the first time since late April.
10-year-old girl drowns in pond near George
A 10-year-old girl drowned in an irrigation pond near George, the Grant County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday.
9 Western WA counties now recommend mask use indoors
Health officials in more than a half-dozen western Washington counties are now recommending mask-wearing in indoor public spaces regardless of vaccine status because of a rise in COVID-19 cases and the highly infectious delta variant.
Richland homes evacuated after firework catches tree on fire
RICHLAND, Wash. — Two homes in Richland were evacuated early Tuesday morning after a firework caused a tree to catch fire, sending flames as high as power lines, according to police. RELATED: One person cited for fireworks after tree, shed catch fire in Kennewick Richland first responders were called around 2:08 a.m. Tuesday to the 900 block of Thayer Drive….
Man steals bus, then steals front-end loader and crashes into house
Deputies arrested a man for stealing a school bus and driving it across the state, before stealing a front-end loader and crashing it into his own house in Chewelah.
Confusion besets new police reform laws in Washington state
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state is embarking on a massive experiment in police reform and accountability following the racial justice protests that erupted after George Floyd’s murder last year, as nearly a dozen laws took effect Sunday. But two months…
Man drowns in Moses Lake irrigation canal
A 44-year-old man is believed to have drowned in a Moses Lake irrigation canal Sunday.
Despite law, 20 WA counties don’t offer public-option health plans
Now, legislators think they have a fix to bring the public-option law they passed two years ago to every county.
Monday is last day to register online, by mail ahead of Washington's primary
Monday is the last day for Washingtonians to register to vote online or by mail ahead of the August primary. Those looking to register can do so in-person at their county elections office through Election Day on August 3. Ballots…
3 arrested in fatal shooting of Washington deputy
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Authorities have arrested three people in connection with the fatal shooting of a Clark County sheriff’s deputy. The Columbian reports that 46-year-old Detective Jeremy Brown was shot in his vehicle late Friday while conducting surveillance at a Vancouver…
Refueling military families: Airway Heights bistro giving back to military moms through childcare program
The restaurant says it wants to honor and support Fairchild Air Force Base and all those who sacrifice their lives for us.
Evacuations downgraded for people living near wildfires in north Spokane County
ELK, Wash. -- Evacuations for two fires burning in north Spokane County have either been downgraded or removed. The fires started on Sunday evening: one near Elk and the other north of Wandermere. According to James Heaton, Public Information…
Methow Valley sees worst air quality in the U.S. once again
Methow Valley once again had the worst air quality in the country as wildfires carve through the region.
Drivers stuck in 10-mile backups on I-90 due to paving work
Drivers are stuck in eight to ten miles of backups on I-90 due to paving work near the town of Sprague.
