State Dept. Fires About 60 Contractors Working on Democracy and Human Rights
The contractors helped enact programs that focus on building up civil society and democratic practices in authoritarian ...
'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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Hundreds of Washington firefighters sent to battle LA wildfires
Washington state is sending at least 280 firefighters and 45 fire engines to help battle the Los Angeles wildfires, which have now killed at least 10 people, burned thousands of homes, and forced ...
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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. The issue of “smoke ...
Semitruck crashes, catches fire on I-405, blocking traffic in Renton
A semitruck crashed with a car and caught fire early Tuesday on I-405 in Renton, blocking northbound traffic at the Sunset Boulevard NE exit.
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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 ...
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 ...
State Farm proposes home insurance price hike after $1 billion spent on LA fire claims
State Farm argued the rate hikes are justified due to the high risks the company has underwritten, particularly after ...
Funeral home, neighboring house damaged following electrical fire in Washington County
Police said an electrical malfunction caused a fire that spread from a house to a funeral home in Washington County Friday ...