The Washington State Department of Health reported Wednesday that its COVID-19 exposure notification tool saved an estimated 30-120 lives and likely prevented about 6,000 cases during its first four months while in use. Researchers at the University of Washington and the DOH released the results on Monday after conducting a modeling study of the tool.
- PUB DATE: 6/11/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle

The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report regarding an oil-train derailment and fire in Custer, Wash. NTSB officials said Thursday their report focused solely on how the derailed tank cars performed in the crash. Ten tank cars derailed and five caught fire in Custer on Dec. 22.
- PUB DATE: 6/11/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

A renowned winery in Washington announced it will not release a 2020 vintage due to smoke damage. The owners of Betz Family Winery in Woodinville said their vineyards were impacted by the Evans Canyon wildfires last September. "There is just nothing and it’s extremely sad. And we’ll be honest, we certainly hoped, we tried, we prayed, we hoped, but it just wasn’t meant to be," said Bridgit Griessel, owner and president of Betz Family Winery.
- PUB DATE: 6/11/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle

An autopsy for the man found dead, his body burned in a small brush fire in Naches has found no evidence of foul play, like a bullet or stab wound. The medical examiner says there's no clear cause of death yet. The county coroner says a toxicology report will be able to determine whether or not the man died from drugs or alcohol, or if the fire is what killed him.
- PUB DATE: 6/11/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima

Spokane Fire District 9 is adding a new Utility Terrain Vehicle or UTV to its fleet, which is good news considering the UTV’s are a shared resource. "One of them is down in Oregon right now at a wildland fire, and it's a great tool for wildland firefighters because if you have an injury where it's hard to get to we can provide quick medical access to those folks and get them out of there," said Richy Harrod, District 9 Division Chief.
- PUB DATE: 6/11/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane