Cedar Rapids is asking voters to approve a $60 million bond for fire station upgrades and a new training center.

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A Jackson County judge upheld an arbitrator’s order reinstating a Kansas City firefighter after the 2021 Westport crash that killed three people.

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Darley was ranked No. 2026 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private U.S. companies, which recognizes businesses for revenue growth and job creation.

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Championz Gin and the NVFC launched a Hero Edition gin to honor volunteer responders, with $12 from each bottle sold donated to support the NVFC and volunteer fire and EMS services.

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The Ptarmigan Fire Information Center announced on Monday that over 23,000 acres in Okanogan County had been burned by the Ptarmigan Fire. Fire officials believe the wildfire, which is burning about 20 miles NW of Mazama, was started by lightning. It was discovered on July 17 and is around 8% contained as of Monday, August 11.

The public is asked to avoid the FSR 5200 while improvements occur. Several closures remain in place on the Okanogan‑Wenatchee National Forest, including Harts Pass Road at Monument Creek Trailhead and the PCT from the West Fork Methow Trail. Level 2 fire restrictions are in effect.

There are no current evacuations in place for this fire. Level 2 fire restrictions are in effect.

KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle

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