Tonight (Monday) the city of Asotin firefighters made an emotional plea for support to the mayor and city council. This comes after the council discussed the possibility of building a coffee shop near the station in downtown Asotin. The firefighters voiced their concern that this could hinder their daily activities.
- PUB DATE: 1/24/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KLEW TV

Local fire chiefs’ met with the Clarkston City Council Monday night to discuss the options for the future of the Clarkston Fire Department. The main options discussed were annexation with Asotin County Fire District 1 or contracting with Lewiston Fire Department to create a valley wide fire and EMS service.
- PUB DATE: 1/24/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KLEW-TV CBS 3

Fire crews arrived at the Longview Memorial Cemetery crematorium to flames coming through the roof Monday evening. Cowlitz County and Longview firefighters took a defensive stance and contained the flames in less than an hour, a release said, but not before the building's roof collapsed. There was no information released concerning estimated damages or possible causes for the fire, pending investigation.
- PUB DATE: 1/24/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KATU

Mount Hope Fire Department, Julian, NC, pumper-tanker. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU C20 1,500-gpm pump.

Firefighter Mark Wagner and Lieutenant Erin Graham received San Juan Island Fire Department’s highest awards Saturday night when the department celebrated the 2016 contributions of its members. The firefighters and support members were honored for their dedicated service at the annual awards banquet, which was held at Downriggers Restaurant.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2017 5:17:02 PM - SOURCE: San Juan Islander