Officials: WA loses access to $200M in wildfire preparedness funding
A DNR spokesperson said the agency wasn't notified or provided an explanation of why it is unable to access the funds.
'We don't want to end up like California': Washington races to prevent LA-scale wildfire
The KING 5 Investigators uncover how western Washington is fighting to prevent a destructive Pacific Palisades-scale fire from sparking in the Evergreen State.
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Washington officials urge wildfire preparedness amid California crisis
As devastating wildfires continue to ravage Southern California, Washington state officials are urging residents to prepare for similar threats. Hilary Franz, Washington's Commissioner of Public ...
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‘Smoke taint’ a growing issue as Washington wine grapes face wildfires
The Washington State Wine Commission hosted a talk Wednesday highlighting research into how wineries around the state can fight the impacts of wildfire smoke on wine grapes.
Fire destroys garage
A fire destroyed a garage southeast of Washington. The Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department was called out early Wednesday morning to a fire in a two-car metal garage near Craney's Body Shop.
Washington wildfire prevention, Spokane County fire relief among funding frozen by Trump order
A Tuesday order from President Donald Trump that froze federal funding to assess diversity programs and organizations that ...
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Heating and space heater safety from Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office
During the coldest months of the year, home heating equipment kicks into high gear. Space heaters are most often responsible ...
State Farm asks for insurance rate hike of 22 percent after L.A. fires
State Farm wrote in a letter on Monday that the recent fires in Los Angeles threaten its finances and are “the costliest in ...
Washington's first electric fire truck unveiled with $1M federal investment
Washington state has taken a "significant step toward a greener future" with the unveiling of its first-ever electric fire truck in Redmond.The engine and charg ...
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Can insurance companies cancel fire coverage in Washington state? Here’s what to know
Fire coverage is included in standard WA policies ... and to make sure they are licensed through business in Washington state,” VanTuyl said. One thing the insurance commissioner’s office ...