PHOTO: State fire assistance was mobilized on Sunday night in support of local firefighters working to contain a fire at a 525,000 square foot frozen food warehouse, operated by Lineage Logistics, near Kennewick. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on April 21, 2024, at 5:45 p.
- PUB DATE: 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Big Country News Connection

In a significant move aimed at transforming how emergency services are funded, the Board of Fire Commissioners has passed a resolution to include a fire benefit charge proposal on the August 6, 2024, primary election ballot. The Wenatchee Valley Fire Department is championing this initiative, asserting that it offers a fairer method of funding compared to the existing system.
- PUB DATE: 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Source One News

New proposed legislation would make it easier to demolish or remediate dangerous vacant buildings in the City of Seattle. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the legislation Thursday morning which he developed in partnership with councilmembers Tammy Morales and Bob Kettle, which would give the Seattle Fire Department the power to order complete demolition or remediation of unsafe vacant buildings.
- PUB DATE: 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

Potentially dangerous drought conditions are expected this summer across most of Washington. The state’s Department of Ecology has made an emergency drought declaration. This comes as we have seen drier and warmer conditions this year, which has lead to a lower snowpack. The entire state is under the drought emergency with the exception of the Everett, Seattle and Tacoma metro areas, for now.
- PUB DATE: 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

VIDEO: Fire officials said a fire in Benton City spread to be around 20 acres of property and destroyed at least 5 buildings. While the cause is still under investigation, officials said it may have started due to a spark from a piece of machinery in a nearby field. The fire was able to spread quickly to several trees and a nearby abandoned home.
- PUB DATE: 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Apple Valley News Now