Western Washington firefighters return home after aiding California wildfire battle
Firefighters from stations in western Washington have returned home after spending several weeks in Southern California ...
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A key ‘weakness’ in L.A.’s wildfire strategy went unaddressed for years, Post probe shows
In a memo that has not been previously reported, chief told city fire commissioners that L.A. relied almost entirely on ...
Can the LA wildfires happen in Western WA? The answer is complicated and sobering
Roaring flames, wind-whipped embers and the smoking remains of homes have filled newscasts, websites and social media over ...
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Follow Hilary Franz’s leadership on wildfire
“She’s fearless,” echoed Rep. Larry Springer, D-Kirkland, who with Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, was prime sponsor on her sprawling wildfire response bill. “She was not afraid to take on any challenge, ...
Recap: Senate confirms Hegseth as Defense secretary; Trump tours fire damage in LA
Donald Trump scored a big win in Washington and visited North Carolina, California and Nevada on first trip since beginning ...
FBI arrests Washington state woman in the fatal shooting of Border Patrol agent in Vermont
A Washington state woman has been charged in the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent who was killed days after ...
I dropped out of college and now fight wildfires. It's a grueling job with no work-life balance, but it's all worth it to save lives.
When I left college, I wanted real-life experiences. I ended up in Washington state, fighting wildfires. I often spend days ...
Gov. Gavin Newsom faces complex politics, GOP criticism over L.A. fires
The California Democrat has pressed moderate measures to aid victims and been a constant TV presence as he and the state ...
Washington fire officials urge residents to prepare as California wildfires rage
The wildfires in Los Angeles continued to burn mostly out of control, with at least five blazes being fueled by dry conditions and ferocious winds in California. Pastor Warren Stewart Sr., who led the ...
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Salmon farms under fire on U.S. East Coast after being shuttered on West Coast
Washington became the last state on the U.S. West Coast to reject salmon aquaculture over environmental concerns. A new ...
Trump’s claims about California water and L.A. fires are inaccurate and misleading, experts say
Southern California reservoirs are near full, and hydrant problems are unrelated to the Delta and fish, they note ...
Two dead after apartment fire in Washington, Mo. early Monday morning
WASHINGTON, Mo — Two women were found dead after an apartment caught on fire in Washington, Missouri, early Monday morning. The women, ages 72 and 42, are believed to be related and were living in the ...