U.S. emergency medical personnel are getting quick access to COVID-19 vaccines in some parts of the United States while fire chiefs in other areas forecast a delay of weeks or months, highlighting the chaotic nature of a rollout that relies on states and counties to plan and administer distribution. A lack of detailed federal guidelines has forced U.
- PUB DATE: 12/30/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: U.S. News & World Report

A two-alarm fire that destroyed a strip of businesses in Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood late Monday was intentionally set, Seattle Fire investigators say. Seattle Fire investigators determined the cause of the fire was incendiary. The arson bomb squad and the Seattle Fire Department fire marshal are investigating the fire.
- PUB DATE: 12/30/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

Now that Christmas has passed, it is time to focus on the new year and if you're planning to celebrate 2021, Pasco Fire Department has some reminders. When it comes to lighting up the new year by sparking up some fireworks, those flames can cause damage if you aren't careful. Make sure to set off fireworks in a clear area, have water nearby to soak them after you light them off, and check with your cities local ordinance to make sure they're allowed.
- PUB DATE: 12/30/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KEPR-TV CBS/CW+ 19 Pasco

Crews on Tuesday removed the train cars carrying crude oil that derailed north of Bellingham and near the Canadian border last week. BNSF employees and contractors loaded the cars onto flatbed trucks for removal from the derailment site in Custer. BNSF spokeswoman Courtney Wallace said all the cars would be removed on Tuesday.
- PUB DATE: 12/30/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KAYU-TV Fox 28 Spokane

Starbucks is giving back to local first responders. Customers at two Spokane Starbucks locations have purchased 150 pounds of coffee to thank first responders for everything they do. The donation drive took place over two weeks at the store at Pines and Sprague, with a little help from another Spokane area Starbucks.
- PUB DATE: 12/30/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane