DNR lands east of Cascades to reopen Thursday
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington Department of Natural Resources lands east of the Cascades will reopen to public access on Thursday. The department closed those lands on July 23 because of extreme heat, drought and risk of wildfires. Commissioner of Public…
Commissioner of public lands set to announce reopening of DNR lands Wednesday
The announcement is scheduled to come out at 10 a.m.
Biden visiting Idaho Monday to survey wildfire damage
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden will promote his administration’s use of the Defense Production Act to aid in wildfire preparedness during a western swing in which he’ll survey wildfire…
Large western fires hurt local air quality
Air Quality since Labor Day weekend is up and down after a smokeless end to August.
President Biden to visit Idaho on Monday
President Joe Biden will visit Idaho on Monday as part of a three-state trip to the West.
Report: 2,248 fires caused by people in the Northwest
This year’s fire season started months earlier than usual because of the historic drought conditions.
10-acre fire burns near Sacheen Lake
The Pend Oreille County Sheriff's Office says no homes are threatened by the fire.
Last Labor Day their town was destroyed by a wildfire. Now, they're raising a flag to celebrate how far they've come rebuilding.
This Labor Day, the community of Malden gathered to remember the fateful day when their spirit was tested, but not broken.
Wildfires explained: What makes them so hard to put out, and more questions answered
What time of day is best to battle flames? When do residents evacuate? And why do firefighters sometimes let a wildfire spread? Ten questions answered.
PNW hiking and camping upended as wildfires force tough choices
With firefighting resources strained and burning harder to contain, many face last-minute changes or cancellations to outdoor adventures.
Washington leaders ask for help preventing wildfires over Labor Day weekend
Last year, fires that started on Labor Day weekend accounted for more than 70 percent of all acres burned in 2020.
Wildfire burning 42 acres northeast of Priest River, no structures threatened
BONNER CO., Idaho -- A wildfire has burned 42 acres about 11 miles northeast of Priest River. 60 firefighters, five engines, one bulldozer and one excavator are responding to the Prater Red 2 Fire. Multiple helicopters and fire boss aircraft…
Evacuations downgraded for people living near fire burning in Quincy
GRANT CO., Wash. -- The Monument Hill Fire burning in Quincy is under control. People living on Road 13 NW from Adams Road north, east to Road J.8 NW and to the east end of Road 13 NW are under…
All evacuations lifted for people living near Idler Fire north of Moscow
People living near Idlers Rest, Twin Roads and parts of Mountain View Road in Moscow should evacuate immediately.
Ford-Corkscrew Fire now 95 percent contained
The Ford Corkscrew Fire started on Aug. 15 near Ford and forced hundreds of families to evacuate.
Firefighters: Revised evacuation statuses set to be announced Wednesday for Ford Corkscrew Fire
Families forced to evacuate because of the Ford Corkscrew Fire could soon know when they head back home.
Washington National Guard sends 80 guardsmen to help fight Summit Trail Fire
The guardsmen will provide five hand crews to help fight the 45,554-acre fire.
Ford-Corkscrew Fire now 56-percent contained; level 3 evacuations still in place
Fire crews said there was no change in evacuation status, but they were are being addressed in team meetings and we expect to have news in the next couple of days.
Evacuations for fire in Cheney lifted
CHENEY, Wash. -- All evacuation levels for a brush fire near Aspen Meadows in Cheney have been lifted. Earlier today, Spokane County Emergency Management said Level 1 evacuations…
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