VIDEO: Eastbound State Route 14 was blocked for a few hours after a small plane made an emergency landing Saturday afternoon. No one was injured. The Cessna plane landed on State Route 14 at milepost 2 near Southeast Marine Park Way and Portco Tunnel around noon, according to the WSDOT Southeast’s social media. The right lane was closed as crews responded, but as of 3:14 p.m., all lanes have reopened.

According to the Vancouver Fire Department, the plane had experienced a mechanical issue after departing from Pearson Field. The pilot, the sole person onboard, was not injured. The plane did not hit any vehicles, according to Trooper Dakota Russell of Washington State Patrol District 5. After landing on SR 14 and taxing onto the shoulder, the plane was then directed back to Pearson Field by traffic control. The Vancouver Fire Department was assisted by AMR, the Vancouver Police Department and the Washington State Patrol.

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With fire season right around the corner, the City of Pullman is reminding residents to sign up for emergency alerts in their community. The City of Pullman, Whitman County and Washington State University all work together to send out timely emergency alerts on Everbridge. Everbridge is a mass alert system that will notify you when there’s an emergency. You can choose to receive free emergency notifications via text, phone call or email.

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Tucson's $2.5 billion budget plan avoids fire station closures.

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A crash in Baton Rouge involving an ambulance injured five people, including two paramedics.

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The driver who fatally struck Hamilton Fire Chief David Haverdink will not face charges, as prosecutors found no factors such as speeding or alcohol contributed to the incident.

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