wildfires

Although wildfire season is already underway, it will start to ramp up in the coming weeks and the Grant County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents to be prepared. Ahead of any fires, you can review your evacuation plan checklist and ensure that you have an emergency supply kit in your vehicle ...

From a press release -  Efforts to improve the management of Washington forests and reduce the risk of wildfire received another boost today with the signing of Sen. Brad Hawkins’ bill to support “good neighbor” agreements between state and federal agencies. The new law, creat...

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill today that will help local authorities with wildfire education, prevention and response – with a focus on preventing homelessness. Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber sponsored the legislation as a result of concerns brought forward by her local elected officials and constituents. ...

Representative Cathy McMorris-Rodgers sent a letter to the Trump Administration expressing concern that a federal hiring freeze would negatively impact the ability to fight wildfires. "The Trump Administration issued a clarification soon after we sent the letter that protects firefighters and seasonal firefighters from this hiring freeze...