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.
First electric fire engine in Wash. state unveiled in Redmond as city seeks more sustainable fleet
Redmond Mayor Angela Birney, center, is joined by officials and guests as she cuts the ribbon during the unveiling of a new ...
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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‘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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Washington Insurance Commissioner tackles wildfire insurance fears with support plans
The commissioner says there is no evidence that insurance companies are abandoning policyholders in high-risk areas of Washington.
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 ...
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 ...