Oklahoma has become the first state in the nation to require a work zone safety and first responder safety course for teen drivers. The law, set to take effect Nov. 1, 2023, will require all Oklahoma teens to complete the free Oklahoma Work Zone Safe and First Responder Safety online education course before applying for their intermediate driver license.
- PUB DATE: 10/20/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Oklahoma Department of Transportation

The American Red Cross North Texas Region marked a milestone on October 3, 2023. The region celebrated the installation of its 50,000th smoke alarm at the home of Lesia Baker during a Sound the Alarm event in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas. Partnering with Dallas Fire-Rescue, the City of Dallas Office of Emergency Management and other community organizations, Red Cross volunteers installed the ceremonial smoke alarm in Baker’s home, where she proudly showed off her new alarm.
- PUB DATE: 10/20/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: American Red Cross

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Powerful winds blew across the region on Tuesday. There were sustained winds of more than 30 mph with gusts of more than 50 mph in the Great Falls area. The powerful winds brought something not very common to a northside neighborhood. Driveways and yards in the Eagles Crossing area just west of Bootlegger Trail were overwhelmed by tumbleweeds, piled several feet high against some houses, with some piles touching the rooftops.
- PUB DATE: 10/20/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPAX-TV CBS 8 Missoula

Voters will soon determine the future of Washougal’s emergency medical services. The city of Washougal has placed Proposition 11, a replacement emergency medical services (EMS) levy, on the ballot for general election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. The proposition is “aimed at guaranteeing the ongoing provision of healthcare services in emergency scenarios for our residents,” according to the City.
- PUB DATE: 10/20/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Camas-Washougal Post-Record

Bob's Drive In in Sunnyside is offering a special on Friday, October 20 to support the Sunnyside Firefighters Benevolent Fund. The special features the Firehouse Burger meal which comes with bacon, pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, lettuce, pickles, onion and spicy mayo, paired with a small fry and 16 ounce drink.
- PUB DATE: 10/20/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNDU-TV NBC 25 Richland