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Wind Driven Wildfires Spread Quickly East of Lewiston
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Firefighters Battle Wind Driven Wildfire West of Clarkston
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Level 3 (Go Now!) Evacuations issued for Gwen Fire near Juliaetta
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Asotin County fire crews tackle 50-acre blaze near Clarkston
Asotin County Fire crews battled a wind-driven fire that broke out on Wednesday, six miles west of Clarkston. When crews arrived they found a 50-acre wind-driven fire moving quickly into the Asotin Creek corridor off of Peola Rd. & Silcott Rd. Firefighters from Lewiston, Clarkston, Asotin, Wheatland, Whitman County District...
Cougar Creek Fire Grows Another 500 Acres, Still 26% Contained
ASOTIN COUNTY - The Cougar Creek Fire, located approximately 23 miles southwest of Asotin near Highway 129, continues to challenge firefighting teams due to the rugged terrain and varied landscape of timber, grass, and brush. As of Friday morning, the fire has expanded to 14,026 acres and is 26% contained,...
Guys Outdoor Motorsports & Marine taking donations for fire victims
LEWISTON, IDAHO (KLEW) — Guys Outdoor Motorsports & Marine will be collecting donations to aid those affected by fires in the area. All donations will given to the Red Cross and area shelters. The store will be taking non-perishable food, water, sports drinks, personal care items as well as clothing and basic need items.
Aerospace industry seen as key to Washington’s economic growth, new report says
(The Center Square) – A new report from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce finds that the aerospace industry is a key driver of economic growth in Washington state. The aerospace industry generated more than $71 billion in business revenues and $19.4 billion in labor income last year, according to the report. The report also found that the aerospace sector directly generated more than $580 million in tax revenues for...
Lawmakers call for director of children’s services in Washington to resign
At least two Washington lawmakers are demanding Department of Children, Youth and Families director Ross Hunter resign amid the agency’s decision to suspend intakes at two state juvenile detention facilities due to overcrowding. Democratic state Rep. Mari Leavitt of University Place and Republican Rep. Travis Couture of Allyn both posted on social media Thursday calling […]
Southbound I-5 in SW Washington could face 90-minute delays on Friday
The Washington State Department of Transportation has reduced southbound traffic on I-5 near Woodland to two lanes for a 50-day project, causing up to a 90-minute delay, and recommends drivers plan to travel outside of peak hours to avoid delays.
Wind Driven Wildfires Spread Quickly East of Lewiston
LEWISTON - After lightning moved through the area on Wednesday, multiple fires have quickly spread in the region. Most of the fire activity is located to the east of Lewiston. Multiple structures were lost as wind fanned the flames throughout the day on Thursday. The entire town of Juliaetta and surrounding areas were placed under a Level 3 (go now) evacuation notice. Highway 3 and Highway 12 are both shut down in the area. As of 6:00 a.m. Friday, the highways were still closed.
WSU irrigation technology field day focuses on fundamentals and how to use new tools
Taking advantage of the influx of irrigation technologies requires that growers go back to basics, too. That was the core message at an irrigation field day organized by Bernardita Sallato of Washington State University Extension on July 25 in southeastern Washington. “You need to know how much water your soil...
WA Ferry Workers Say ‘Abuse’ From Angry Riders Increasing
Perhaps it's the heat, some near-record temperatures, or could be the lack of routes and delays. Either way, WA State Ferry workers say they're being subjected to increased 'abuse' by customers. Washington State Ferry system is more stressed than before. According to Washington State Ferries, there have been increasing reports...
Kroger, Albertsons to pause merger during lawsuits; 3 Central Oregon Safeways could be affected
Kroger and Albertsons have agreed to temporarily halt their proposed merger, pending lawsuits filed in Colorado and by the Federal Trade Commission, according to the Associated Press. The move means the potential sale of three Central Oregon Safeway stores will be on hold. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser sued to...
Wildfire season has started in Washington. Is smoke coming to West Sound?
Wildfires are burning across the Pacific Northwest, and public health officials are encouraging West Sound residents to prepare for the possibility of smoky conditions and poor air quality. What are wildfire conditions like now? Washington is in the midst of what is likely to be a hotter and drier than normal summer, according to...
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