The doors of the new Fire Station 41 in Deer Park are almost ready to swing open, a move that is anticipated by both Spokane County Fire District 4 and the community. The five-door drive-thru truck bay is cavernous enough to fit 10 engines inside, but it’s the community room and public space that local residents are eagerly awaiting.
- PUB DATE: 5/24/2018 2:26:02 PM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review

City of Camas leaders have reopened an ongoing debate about the use of personal fireworks within city limits. At a public hearing held last week, Camas city councilors and Mayor Scott Higgins heard testimony from concerned residents, and said they were considering four options, including an outright ban on all personal fireworks.
- PUB DATE: 5/24/2018 1:02:19 PM - SOURCE: Camas-Washougal Post-Record

Gov. Jay Inslee addressed wildfire preparedness agencies in Wenatchee on Wednesday, speaking at a reception for the Washington State Fire Adapted Learning Communities Network. The network, established about four years ago, brings together local communities with state, federal and nonprofit programs that aim to prepare for wildfires, and aid recovery efforts after they happen.
- PUB DATE: 5/24/2018 11:40:51 AM - SOURCE: iFiberOne

Karla Moran was visiting her mother around 8:50 a.m. when she heard an explosion from across the road in the Ridgeview Estates mobile home park. “We came out and everything was engulfed,” Moran said. “It was a hot fire.” When Yakima Fire Department Shift Commander Jennifer Norton arrived, the flames had spread to a second home on the east side, which was burning on the inside.
- PUB DATE: 5/24/2018 11:18:20 AM - SOURCE: Yakima Herald-Republic

Lewis County Fire Crews cleaned up at the awards portion of the 95th annual Washington State Firefighters Association conference Sunday night in Wenatchee. Lewis County Fire District 3 in Mossyrock took the top honor, winning the 2018 Washington State Fire House of the Year award. “This award recognizes model volunteer fire departments in Washington,” according to a news release from the Association.
- PUB DATE: 5/24/2018 10:41:18 AM - SOURCE: Centralia Chronicle