Researchers at the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) have updated and extended the U.S. COVID-19 forecasts through Oct. 1. Researchers are forecasting nearly 170,000 deaths. Deaths are predicted to remain level through August but may start to rise in the fourth week and increase during September, according to an IHME release.
- PUB DATE: 6/11/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle

Symbolism can be very powerful. Several years ago, a Texas blacksmith created a small steel sword that is now used as part of a ritual aimed at preventing veterans from committing suicide. And now a disabled veteran from Elk, Washington is crafting a similar symbol for struggling first responders. About four years ago, a retired Marine officer named Steve Danyluk and a friend, Danny Prince, were talking about the rising rate of suicides among military veterans.
- PUB DATE: 6/11/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Public Radio

Two people were injured in an apartment fire in Longview Wednesday evening, fire officials said. Longview Police and Fire responded to a reported fire at the Fremont Village Apartments on 3rd Avenue at 6:20 p.m. A 911 caller told dispatch that people were trapped inside one unit. Crews knocked down the fire within 10 minutes of arriving at the scene and found one person unresponsive in the first-floor hallway.
- PUB DATE: 6/11/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KATU-TV ABC 2 Portland

VIDEO: A car went up in flames along I-82, Wednesday evening. It’s sparking a warning from state troopers. Firefighters were seen dousing the flames. The Toyota Camry became a total loss. State troopers say the driver noticed a strange noise coming from the engine, that's when she got out and called 911.
- PUB DATE: 6/11/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima

Ken Cardinale, who has been serving as both the Chehalis Fire Department Fire Chief and Lewis County Fire District 6 Interim Chief, has accepted a full-time fire chief position with LCFD6 and will be leaving the Chehalis Fire Department. Cardinale’s transition from LCFD6 Interim Chief to full-time fire chief will go into effect on Sept.
- PUB DATE: 6/10/2020 12:49:30 PM - SOURCE: Centralia Chronicle