Man shot in Spokane’s Garland Disitrict, suspect arrested
SPOKANE, Wash. — A shooting in the Garland District during the early morning hours of August 9th left one man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, though he has since been upgraded to stable condition, Spokane Police said in a release. Investigators said an argument led to the shooting near 800...
Seattle Humane supporting animal rescues in Spokane amid wildfires
Seattle Humane Society is providing assistance to shelters in Spokane to help aid with animals displaced by wildfires in the area. The group traveled to Spokane on Thursday afternoon to drop off supplies and brought 44 cats and five dogs back to help open space for Spokane-area shelters that are taking in pets and anim
Forecast shows fire danger, air quality concerns for Spokane
Red Flag Warnings are in effect for much of the Inland Northwest until 11 p.m. Saturday night. Avoid activities that may cause sparks, such as yard work or even tossing lit cigarette butts.
Disaster Assistance Center to extend days of operation for those impacted by Spokane fires
SPOKANE, Wash. – Officials with Spokane County Emergency Management (SCEM) announced on Saturday that the Disaster Assistance Center at Shadle Park High School will be extending its days of operation to continue supporting those impacted by the Spokane Area Fires. The center will continue to operate on Monday, Tuesday.
Press Conference Set For Sunday On Spokane Area Fire Response
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Local officials and fire incident leadership will hold a press conference Sunday to provide updates on the ongoing Spokane-area wildfire response. The press conference is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Spokane Fairgrounds, 404 N. Havana St. in Spokane Valley. Representatives from the...
Washington fire updates: Spokane arson suspect faces 4 more charges as crews gain ground
Firefighters have gained ground on the three wildfires that destroyed hundreds of buildings around Spokane, Wash., though officials say the threat has not passed. A man was arrested Monday on suspicion of starting one of the three fires. Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, of Spokane, now faces five counts of first-degree arson. P
‘This fire was out of control’: A look at the front lines of the...
Crews are making progress in containing the devastating Spokane Complex Fire, but strong winds are complicating efforts. Officials report increased containment every day.
Eastern Washington blaze that forced 60,000 to flee may be state’s most destructive ever
"There is not a fire department in the U.S. that can handle a wind-driven event this size."
Helicopter Crash and Wildfire Rage Together in Utah, Blocking Rescue Efforts
A large Utah wildfire kept emergency responders from safely reaching the remote site of a helicopter crash on Saturday as other fires burned across several Western states, including one that closed part of Mount Rainier National Park. The Friday morning crash of a Sikorsky Skycrane helicopter in Utah’s Fishlake Nationa
WA: WILDFIRE EVACUEES GROW FRUSTRATED
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