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FIRE REPORT: Blewett Fire closes U.S. 97
MOSES LAKE – Fires throughout Washington continue to burn and one new fire began Wednesday, though they were relatively small as of press time. The Blewett Fir…
Town hall on lake water set for Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE -- The Moses Lake Watershed Council will be holding its third annual State of the Lake meeting Sept. 16 at 401 South Balsam Street in Moses Lake.
Othello pool fix to be a multiyear project
OTHELLO — Reopening the Othello Municipal Pool likely will be a multiyear project, according to the chair of a city task force looking into alternatives for re…
FIRE REPORT: Four fires contained Labor Day weekend, including Kachess Complex
MOSES LAKE – Significant progress was made over the weekend as firefighters were able to bring four wildfires under control around Washington.
Weather for the week of Sept. 3, 2024
Weather for the week of Sept. 3, 2024
FIRE REPORT: 1,600 acres burned in Adams Co.
RITZVILLE – The Schrag Road Fire began at around 12:19 p.m. on Tuesday. The fire burned 1,600 acres according to NIFC. It also leveled two older unopposed buil…
WDFW seeks input on fishing rule changes in Chelan, Grant counties
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife invites the public to participate in an upcoming public meeting regarding two proposed changes to fish…
FIRE REPORT: Schrag Road fire in Adams Co. contained
RITZVILLE – As of 7 a.m. Wednesday morning, state-mobilization resources took command of the Schrag road fire and will remain on the scene for the rest of the …
FIRE REPORT: Two fires sparked in Grant Co., one in Adams
MOSES LAKE – A fire blazed up in Adams County shortly after noon Tuesday. The fire burned around a five mile stretch of land, according to the Adams County She…
Emergency rules implemented to combat Chronic Wasting Disease in WA
OLYMPIA – In response to a confirmed case of chronic wasting disease in Spokane County this past July, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has enact…
Weather for the week of Aug. 26, 2024
Weather for the week of Aug. 26, 2024
Are northern giant hornets bugging out of Washington state?
(The Center Square) – There is cautious optimism that the invasive and predatory northern giant hornet has been eradicated from Washington state. But that’s…
FIRE REPORT: Fires calm statewide with rain, cooler weather
MOSES LAKE – Air quality in the Columbia Basin was rated good Saturday after rainfall helped reduce fire activity throughout Washington state, according to Ai…
FIRE REPORT: No new Washington fires Thursday
MOSES LAKE – Washington saw no new wildfires emerge prior to press time Thursday, though several fires continue to burn in the state.
FIRE REPORT: GCFD 3 receives $553,000 in grant funds
QUINCY – Grant County Fire District 3, which serves the Quincy area, has received $553,000 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, according to a…