How Trump’s mass layoffs raise the risk of wildfires in the US West, according to fired workers
The layoffs of U.S. Forest Service employees mean fewer people and less resources to help prevent and fight wildfires.
Trump’s cuts to federal wildfire crews could have ‘scary’ consequences
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — President Donald Trump’s moves to slash the federal workforce have gutted the ranks of wildland ...
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Washington National Guard Gears Up for 2025 Wildfire Season
Washington National Guard service members are training for the 2025 wildfire season, earning their “red card” certification at the Wildland Firefighter Academy. This hands-on training ensures they’re ...
Fire at Washington state indoor gun range leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
An investigation is underway at an indoor gun range in Washington state after a deadly fire on Sunday night. The Tacoma Fire Department said crews responded to a fire with reported occupants at a ...
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Fighting fires – and air pollution
Grants from Ecology helped fund Washington's first electric fire truck, which was recently unveiled by the City of Redmond.
Trump wants states to clean up forests to stop wildfires. But his administration cut off funds
In Washington state, a U.S. Forest Service fire captain fears "situations where people call 911 and there aren’t enough ...
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State Insurance Commissioner offers tips to homeowners in high-risk areas of Washington
SPOKANE, Wash. — As the Southern California wildfires burn, fears of insurance companies dropping policies in high-risk areas have increased. Washington State's newly elected Insurance ...
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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 ...