Seattle residents have asked city officials to offer more types of crisis response that don't involve law enforcement. The mayor's office has convened a work group on the issue. Meanwhile, the Seattle Fire Department is expanding its efforts in that direction. The Seattle Fire Department’s Health One teams were launched in 2019.
- PUB DATE: 9/15/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KUOW-FM 94.9 Seattle

The Bolt Creek Fire is now at more than 9,400 acres. However, favorable weather conditions are giving firefighters a break. The fire is still only 5% contained. But, It's expected the weather will remain calmer over the next 2-4 days, with moist air, light winds and cooler temperatures. It's going to give fire crews a chance to get some more containment on the fire.
- PUB DATE: 9/15/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle

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The Skagit 911 Board of Directors narrowly passed a 2023 budget Wednesday that calls for significant fee increases for local law enforcement agencies and fire departments. The budget, which passed by a vote of 4-3, includes average fee increases for law enforcement agencies of 28% and for fire departments of 21%, though most of the fire department fees are covered by the county.
- PUB DATE: 9/14/2022 7:00:00 PM - SOURCE: Goskagit.com

The Goat Rocks Fire in East Lewis County continues to grow just 1.5 miles northeast of Packwood. As of Wednesday morning, the U.S. Forest Service reported the fire had grown to 3,212 acres and was 0% contained. Fortunately, calmer weather early this week has kept the fire from prompting further evacuation orders for area residents.
- PUB DATE: 9/14/2022 5:15:00 PM - SOURCE: The Daily News - Metered Site