A Farmington artist has become nationally known for the unique way in which she uses the helmets of firefighters as a canvas on which to honor them for their courage and sacrifice. Miranda DeOrnellis grew up in Womack and has been painting for others since she was 18. “I’ve always been interested in art.
- PUB DATE: 10/22/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Daily Journal Online

The Spokane Fire Department released a report showcasing the number of penetrating traumas recorded in Spokane over the last three years. By definition, penetrating trauma (PT) includes injuries resulting from firearms and sharp objects such as knives and swords. The report specifically highlights PT cases from Jan.
- PUB DATE: 10/22/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

A home in Longview was damaged by a fire Tuesday evening. At around 9:42 p.m., Longview Fire crews responded to the report of a manufactured home that was on fire in the 1300 block of Baltimore Street. Firefighters arrived to the scene and found heavy smoke coming from the home. Officials said bystanders at the scene reported that the homeowners were not home, but that family pets may still be inside.
- PUB DATE: 10/22/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPTV FOX 12 Beaverton

A 23-year-old Pasco resident is in the Franklin County jail facing not just arson charges, but resisting arrest and more. Josue Daniel Sepulveda-Zuniga was arrested Monday, said Pasco Police and now say he's linked to a second fire. Officer Travis Park had seen Zuniga running from the Sedona Apartments area near Marie and West 24th, after getting calls of a man in the area acting suspiciously around 1:50PM.
- PUB DATE: 10/21/2020 3:12:08 PM - SOURCE: KFLD-AM 870

Grant County Fire District 5 has received a more than $800,000 grant to replace its air packs. Fire District 5 Capt. Travis Svilar says the grant allows the district to purchase 125 air packs, 125 masks and 250 bottles. The about $840,000 grant is the largest grant awarded to a fire department in the state this year through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program.
- PUB DATE: 10/21/2020 11:55:57 AM - SOURCE: iFiber One News Radio