The U.S. has settled into an uneasy, drawn-out exit from the delta surge that took hold over the summer. For many weeks, declining cases and hospitalizations have offered hope ahead of the holiday season, when Americans travel and spend more time indoors, but progress has stalled recently, with cases rising or plateauing in more than 20 states.
- PUB DATE: 11/5/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFAE 90.7 Charlotte

Kennewick police arrested a 21-year old woman who allegedly crashed into two vehicles and gas pumps, sparking a fire on Thursday morning. Police received the call about a collision at 9:20 AM in the area of Clearwater and Kellogg. Police say there were reports of a driver striking cars and hitting nearby gas pumps at the Circle K.
- PUB DATE: 11/5/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

Seven dogs, including five puppies, died in a barn fire Thursday morning near West First Street and South Rock Street in Spangle, Washington. According to fire crews, eight dogs were in the shed when the fire started and one dog, the mother of the puppies, was able to escape the flames. No one was at the home when the fire started and people were not injured, fire officials said.
- PUB DATE: 11/5/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane

The Spokane Valley Fire Department is asking drivers to slow down and pay attention while crews work. The message came from firefighters Thursday as they were working on a commercial fire at Gobers Sewer and Septic on Trent and Lockwood. Because of the size of the building and the need for manpower, Spokane Valley Fire said it upgraded to a second alarm.
- PUB DATE: 11/4/2021 10:59:32 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane

The Lake Ozark (MO) Fire District Sunday afternoon will put into service its new $1.3 million, 100-foot aerial ladder truck, reports krmsradio.com.

A push-in ceremony, to be held at the Bagnell Dam Boulevard main station, is open to the public and begins at 2 p.m. Sunday.

The festivities will include an apparatus blessing from the department Chaplain, the report says; Osage Beach Fire will assist with a wet down; and those in attendance can help dry off the truck.