Posted: May 19, 2018
The two mountain bikers did what they were supposed to do when they noticed a mountain lion tailing them on a trail east of Seattle.
They got off their bikes. They faced the beast, shouted and tried to spook it. After it charged, one even smacked the cougar with his bike, and it ran off.
It wasn't enough, authorities said.
- PUB DATE: 5/19/2018 3:37:02 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000
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Posted: May 18, 2018
Spokane Valley firefighters traded in their fire truck for a specially designed communications trailer this week to help with flood relief in Okanogan County.
John Nelson, with the Spokane Valley Fire Department, said the crew he's with sets up radio networks to make it safer and easier for responders to stay in touch and keep up with flood relief.
- PUB DATE: 5/18/2018 6:30:07 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4
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Posted: May 18, 2018
Equipment has been stolen from a fire station in Yakima County, firefighters say.
Firefighters with the Yakima County Fire District 5 said one of their 16 stations was burglarized Thursday morning.
The alleged thief or thieves made off with $35,000 to $40,000 worth of equipment.
Two brand new self-contained breathing apparatus, a generator, a circular saw, a chain saw, air lifting bags, a tool box and some fire department protective clothing used to respond to emergencies were missing in this incident.
- PUB DATE: 5/18/2018 2:11:53 PM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS 29 Yakima
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