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Drought Continues To Spread Across Washington, Ecology Says
Drought Continues To Spread Across Washington, Ecology Says
Drought Continues To Spread Across Washington, Ecology Says
According to the state Department of Ecology, drought conditions continue in central Washington and may be developing in the northern and even western parts of the state.  And the recent Water Supply Availability Committee meeting indicated existing drought conditions are likely to persist through the summer, and in some areas, conditions may worsen. T...
First Significant Wildfire Of Season Burning In NCW
First Significant Wildfire Of Season Burning In NCW
First Significant Wildfire Of Season Burning In NCW
The first significant wildfire of the season in North Central Washington has sparked in Okanogan County. The Wannacut Fire is burning in the area of Wannacut Lake approximately eight miles south-southwest of Oroville. The blaze was first reported on Wednesday afternoon when it was described by fire officials as burning in windy conditions near the south end of the lake about a mile away from the S
Hiker Killed In Fall Near Washington Pass
Hiker Killed In Fall Near Washington Pass
Hiker Killed In Fall Near Washington Pass
A 40-year-old Lake Stevens man is dead after suffering an accident while hiking in Okanogan County on Sunday morning. Chief Criminal Deputy Rick Balam with the Okanogan County Sheriff's Office says the incident occurred just after 11 a.m...
Smoke from Alberta Wildfires Drifting into NCW
Smoke from Alberta Wildfires Drifting into NCW
Smoke from Alberta Wildfires Drifting into NCW
It's only mid-May but the skies over North Central Washington are already taking on an ominous murk that usually isn't seen until wildfire season is well underway. The hazy conditions are being caused by smoke emanating from fires over 500 miles to the northeast in Alberta, Canada...