A bill that sets aside $125 million to prevent and fight wildfires in Washington sailed through the state House and now goes to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature. The House voted unanimously Thursday to concur with Senate amendments made to the bipartisan legislation, which was promoted by Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz.
- PUB DATE: 4/23/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee made a public push for people to get vaccinated Thursday, as a "fourth wave" of the coronavirus has hit the state potentially sending more counties on a phase rollback, including King County. The announcement comes as metrics show that case rates and hospitalizations continue to trend upward.
- PUB DATE: 4/23/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

On Thursday afternoon a semi-truck crashed into a school bus sending three people to the hospital. It happened on the corner of Lateral C Road and Progressive Road in Wapato shortly after 3:00 p.m. The bus driver was taken to Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital to be treated for injuries. Two kids on the bus were also taken to the hospital, but their injuries appear to minor.
- PUB DATE: 4/23/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima

The Monroe Fire Department announced the donation of two fire engines to two fire departments in Northeast Louisiana, reports myarklamiss.com.

The custom-built 1999 pumper trucks will be donated to the Beekman Volunteer Fire Department and the Winnsboro Fire Department.

The Monroe Fire Department purchased these engines over 22 years ago from Ferrara Fire Apparatus.

Fire danger and rising insurance premiums are influencing homeowners to build a new fire station in Taylor Canyon, reports Gunnison County Times.

The building would be a substation of the Gunnison Fire Protection District (GFPD). The station would be a short distance away from the Jacks’ Cabin.