wildfires

Newhouse says a major concern of residents this time of year is wildfires.

PUD Commissioners were given an update on the community outreach efforts at their last board meeting, where the drop-in sessions were discussed.

But Meteorologist Matthew Dehr says the next couple of weeks could bring elevated fire danger because of the continued presence of wind.

Chelan County Commissioner Shon Smith thinks it could be detrimental to homeowners in rural areas that are required to have emergency fire systems.

Brace for impact as groundbreaking research from Oregon State University reveals a dire future for the Pacific Northwest. Extensive simulations predict a significant increase in wildfire intensity, affecting vast areas from Oregon's western Cascades to Washington's northern Cascades, the Puget Lowlands, and the Olympic Mountains, starting in 2035.

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be leasing space at Pangborn Airport to park some of its wildfire aircraft.

Temperatures that are normally in the 40s and 50s are soaring into the low 70s.

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

Deadly fire raged near and through parts of Medical Lake

DNR officials stress "firefighting operations are more important than those 12 likes you'll get on Instagram."