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Posted: Jan 20, 2016

Update: Woman charged with arson at 3 Aberdeen businesses appears in court

A woman alleged to have set fires in three different Aberdeen businesses last Thursday appeared in court Tuesday during a somewhat off-kilter hearing. Emily Ann Williams is charged with three counts of first-degree arson for her involvement in a fire at the Aberdeen Hotel, Goodwill in the Olympic Gateway Plaza and more than one small blaze in Wal-Mart that saw employees and shoppers evacuate the store.
- PUB DATE: 1/20/2016 10:24:25 AM - SOURCE: The Daily World
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Posted: Jan 20, 2016

Memorial Information: Chief Michael Stuart Greene

Michael Stuart Greene 
(April 27, 1954 - January 8, 2016) 

In his 61 years, Michael Stuart Greene proved that the sum of a life is so much greater than one. He leaves a legacy of communities aided by his work as a fire chief and visionary creator of emergency medical services systems, people aided by his work as a paramedic, his family, and a universe of lifelong friends. In the words of his son, he was “the unofficial mayor of wherever he lived.” 

His greatest joys were his wife Barbara, his sons Collin and Gavin, and his new daughter-in-law, Collin’s wife Caity, followed closely by his love for his life’s work in fire and emergency management, his passion for selling, buying and trading cars, and his devotion to root beer...

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Posted: Jan 20, 2016

Northwest emergency planners work on playbooks for the deadly 'Big One'

As military helicopters ferry search and rescue teams over the Pacific Northwest, below them are scenes of devastation from a giant earthquake that could strike the region at any time. Tsunami waters surge through coastal communities. Buildings, bridges and roads lie in ruins. Fires burn out of control.
- PUB DATE: 1/20/2016 7:49:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000
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Posted: Jan 20, 2016

Northwest emergency planners work on playbooks for the deadly 'Big One'

As military helicopters ferry search and rescue teams over the Pacific Northwest, below them are scenes of devastation from a giant earthquake that could strike the region at any time. Tsunami waters surge through coastal communities. Buildings, bridges and roads lie in ruins. Fires burn out of control.
- PUB DATE: 1/20/2016 7:49:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000
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Posted: Jan 20, 2016

Spokane: 'Pit crew' method improves cardiac survival rate

The Spokane Valley Fire Department and the Spokane Fire Department have been working together for more than two years when responding to emergencies near their borders. The rule is simple: Whoever is closest to the incident goes. On Friday, fire crews and emergency medical technicians from both districts and Fire Districts 8 and 9, got together for a refresher course on what’s called “pit crew” CPR.
- PUB DATE: 1/20/2016 3:03:21 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review
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