A Spokane homeowner and a first responder were sent to the hospital Tuesday night after inhaling chemicals that were being used to clear out a drain. Spokane firefighters were called to the 2600 block of North Atlantic Street around 8:45 p.m. One person called 911 after experiencing symptoms related to drain clearing products that were used to clear a clogged sink.
- PUB DATE: 1/30/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2

PHOTO: An abandoned building in Yakima caught fire Jan. 29 at 2:15 according to the City of Yakima Firefighters Association. The building, located on the 100 block of N 10th Street, had heavy smoke coming from previously cut vent holes in the roof. One person was found in the structure and removed.
- PUB DATE: 1/29/2020 7:46:48 PM - SOURCE: YakTriNews

Washington led the nation in 2012 when it became one of the first two states to legalize adult use of recreational marijuana. When it comes to ensuring that adults who use legal pot can still find employment, however, the state is not the trailblazer it once was. That could soon change. A proposal in the Legislature would update Washington law to ensure employers can’t reject job applicants simply because they test positive for marijuana in a pre-employment drug screening.
- PUB DATE: 1/29/2020 5:42:16 AM - SOURCE: Crosscut

A former church caught on fire in Wapato on Tuesday night. Around 9:30 p.m., Wapato firefighters were sent to 102 East 5th Street, the former Assembly of God Church. That’s where firefighters found flames damaging classrooms, a sanctuary and a stage. Wapato Fire Chief Bob Clark also told KAPP-KVEW heavy smoke and fire caused significant damage to the second floor.
- PUB DATE: 1/29/2020 3:56:42 AM - SOURCE: YakTriNews

South Whidbey Fire/EMS recently approved a five-year strategic plan that calls for a levy lid lift. The fire department is considering asking voters to increase the levy from 65 cents to 95 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value to hire additional staff, keep up with increasing call volumes and replace aging apparatus, according to a press release.
- PUB DATE: 1/29/2020 2:57:37 AM - SOURCE: South Whidbey Record - Metered Site