A new study is answering the question, "How prepared are we for the health effects of climate change?" The answer: Oregon and Washington rank in the middle of the pack. This report from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and the organization, Trust For America's Health, assessed all 50 states and the District of Columbia and found a great deal of variation in their preparedness to protect residents’ health, the researchers said.
- PUB DATE: 12/10/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KMTR-TV NBC 16 Eugene

A man who was arrested following an alleged bomb threat at a building housing the Spokane County Democrats' office is facing a first-degree arson charge. Spokane Police Sgt. Terry Preuninger identified the suspect as Peter Yeager. He is expected to appear in court on Thursday afternoon. Yeager's address is listed in Coulee City, Preuninger added.
- PUB DATE: 12/10/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane

Seven people managed to escape a burning home in Spokane Valley unharmed. The fire started at the home near Trent and Best Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters said that flames were shooting up to 30 feet in the air. Crews are still working to contain the fire and Spokane fire department says the fire will most likely continue throughout the night.
- PUB DATE: 12/9/2020 4:53:24 PM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

PHOTOS: On Tuesday, Stevens County Fire District 1 responded to a fire in an unoccupied home. According to Stevens County Fire District 1, the fire was just south of Springdale along Highway 231. The first units that arrived found heavy fire conditions in the attic space. Highway 231 was shut down for around two hours while crews cleared the scene.
- PUB DATE: 12/9/2020 5:48:20 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

A 24-year-old Vancouver, WA, man who was not wearing a life jacket was rescued after 30 minutes in frigid Puget Sound waters Monday night. The man and his brother were sailing from Blaine to Edmonds and were trying to stop in Kingston when the man fell overboard. The man’s brother was unable to rescue him due to windy conditions.
- PUB DATE: 12/9/2020 2:00:15 AM - SOURCE: Bainbridge Island Review