Fire officials say they're making progress on Washington's massive wildfires in central and eastern Washington, but warmer drier weather is expected to make things more challenging over the next few days. Two big fires burning on the Colville Indian Reservation are now more than 50 percent contained, but fire officials say there are still active areas within the interior of the North Star and Tunk Block fires, which together have burned nearly 575 square miles.
- PUB DATE: 9/3/2015 11:11:54 AM - SOURCE: KEPR-TV CBS 19

A couple in Snohomish County watched Wednesday as a massive tree that fell during a weekend storm and split their home in half was finally removed. "There's no explanation for what the sound was," said homeowner Marlon Waske. It's amazing Waske and his family are still alive after looking at the damage the tree left behind.
- PUB DATE: 9/3/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO news

As children head back to class in Issaquah, Eastside Fire and Rescue is determined to make sure they’re not hungry. Firefighters are hoping a new program to feed children breakfast will continue to succeed and expand! State statistics show one-in-four students at Issaquah Valley Elementary School are on free or reduced lunch.
- PUB DATE: 9/3/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: king5

Captain Greg Hopper with the Sugar Land Fire Department knew he wanted to do something after the tragic death of Harris County Deputy Darren Goforth. "I need to find a way to show them that I support them," Hopper told KPRC 2 News. He decided to make decals that reads "I've Got Your Back" to show support for law enforcement.
- PUB DATE: 9/3/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPRC-TV NBC 2 Houston

Authorities in Oakland, California, were in for quite the surprise when they responded to a report of what appeared to be a baby trapped in a car, police said. Emergency personnel smashed the car window and forced their way into the vehicle on Monday, only to find a lifelike doll sitting in the car seat, Officer Johnna Watson of the Oakland Police Department told ABC News.
- PUB DATE: 9/3/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: abc news