VIDEO: Even with the race to vaccinate as many Americans as possible accelerating, some experts are warning that if Americans do not also follow proper safety and mitigation measures, the U.S. could see a COVID-19 resurgence. Although the country's national daily case average continues to fall -- about 32.
- PUB DATE: 3/18/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: ABC News

Firefighters responded to a large fire at Puget Sound Chiropractic Center in Tacoma early Thursday morning. The Tacoma Fire Department responded to the fire on the 3700 block of Pacific Avenue around 4:45 a.m. Crews reported flames coming through the roof and a partial building collapse. Tacoma Fire set up a defensive attack and requested additional fire engine companies to help put out the blaze.
- PUB DATE: 3/18/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

The Seattle Firefighters Pipes and Drums group couldn't celebrate St. Patty's Day the way they normally would, so they got a little creative.
- PUB DATE: 3/18/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle

The Spokane Police Department's Major Crimes Unit is investigating a fire that caused extensive damage to a private elementary school on Thursday as a "possible arson," spokesperson Julie Humphreys said on Thursday. Spokane Fire crews arrived at St. Charles Elementary School just before 2 a.m. on Thursday after an officer with SPD who was driving by the school noticed the blaze.
- PUB DATE: 3/18/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane

A 41-year-old Kelso man, who was wanted for a road rage incident over the weekend, was arrested after a standoff with deputies late Wednesday night, according to the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said John Threlfall was the suspect in a road rage incident late Sunday night. Threlfall is accused of driving a blue Ford Ranger on Interstate 5 near Lexington and cutting off the victim, causing a crash.
- PUB DATE: 3/18/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPTV FOX 12 Portland