Crime scenes, fire scenes and accident scenes eventually are cleared, but the spirit of service for those who respond to them remains. “It’s just in our nature. Just because we clock out at the end of the day doesn’t mean our desire to help goes away,” said Charlie Phipps, with Chatham Emergency Services.
- PUB DATE: 2/19/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTOC-TV CBS 11 Savannah

As part of President Biden’s push to get at least 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses into the arms of people in the U.S. by the end of April, the White House announced February 9 it will begin shipping doses to 1,300 federally qualified community health centers. These organizations primarily serve patients from Black and brown communities who fall below the poverty line.
- PUB DATE: 2/19/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Scientific American

Wenatchee Valley’s two fire districts are expected to be run by the same chief over the next year, during which time they’ll explore the feasibility of a merger. Douglas County Fire District 2 commissioners signed an authorization Thursday that allows the district to negotiate with Chelan County Fire District 1 in hopes that its chief, Brian Brett, will lead both districts.
- PUB DATE: 2/19/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Wenatchee World - Metered Site

The northbound lanes of State Route 599 were blocked for several hours Friday morning after a hit-and-run driver caused a 12-vehicle crash. The crash occurred near East Marginal Way in Tukwila around 5 a.m. All lanes of SR 599 reopened around 8:15 a.m. According to Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson, a woman was speeding and tried to get between a semi-truck and another vehicle.
- PUB DATE: 2/19/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

Most of us have our favorite beers like ales, stouts and porters. But now, there’s a new IPA in town. The Kennewick Fire Department paired up with Ice Harbor Brewery in Kennewick for their new red IPA or RIPA. A case, or 24 cans, will set you back about $40 dollars. However, one dollar from each can purchased will go to the KFD’s benevolent fund that helps locals in need.
- PUB DATE: 2/18/2021 6:44:37 PM - SOURCE: YakTriNews