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Department of Natural Resources Meteorologist Matthew Dehr specifically thinks North Central Washington will have a normal season because of the weather pattern.

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A burn ban is now in place for lower Kittitas County. The ban went into effect on Saturday and will remain active until further notice. Kittitas County Fire Marshal Dan Young says the ban was enacted due to landscape conditions that are contributing to an elevated risk of wildfires. "(The...

State and local crews worked all day Sunday to reinforce fire lines, and mop-up the interior of the fire which burned 76 acres.

Improvements are planned for a shoreline area on the Columbia River that would serve the roughly 5,000 people who live in the Malaga area.

The Committee on Geographic Names accepted two tribal proposals that would replace derogatory terms with names that reflect tribal history and culture.

He says the bill is getting a hard look due to the shift in winds that sent smoke in our region to the Seattle area.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) adopted nine tribal proposals Tuesday, replacing derogatory names used for indigenous women to names that reflect tribal history and culture.

Outdoor recreationists are encouraged to check closure information to confirm whether certain areas will be open.

Approximately 300 to 400 homes are currently at risk.