Crews fighting large fires in Eastern Washington are nearing full containment, while North Idaho fires will likely take weeks to get there, according to incident overviews Wednesday.
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By Maggie Quinlan / The Spokesman-Review
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9/17/20
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OLYMPIA – When Gov. Jay Inslee traveled to Eastern and Central Washington to bring the state’s prayers, concern and comfort to victims of fire-ravaged communities last week, he also brought …
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By Jim Camden / The Spokesman-Review
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9/16/20
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Gov. Jay Inslee has continued his stance that the hundreds of thousands of acres burned by wildfires in Washington state are a result of climate change, bringing a forest ecologist to back research …
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Rick Bannan / rick@thereflector.com
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9/16/20
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Emergency crews continue to fight the Big Hollow Fire, which is currently burning 15 miles northwest of Carson and 7 miles southeast of Cougar in Skamania County. On Monday, crews continued working …
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9/15/20
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With salmon spawning season in full swing at many state hatcheries, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) reminds the public that hatchery facilities will remain closed statewide due …
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9/15/20
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Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey is reminding all registered voters in Clark County that they do not need to request a mail-in ballot to vote in the upcoming General Election this fall.
“All …
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9/15/20
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U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler has helped to land $870,000 in federal funding intended to protect against potential flooding on the lower Cowlitz River, the congresswoman’s office announced …
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9/15/20
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Democratic presidential nominee and former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden says that U.S. Congressional candidate Carolyn Long “will deliver results for Southwest Washington,” Long’s campaign …
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9/15/20
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The wildfires raging across the West Coast have hit close to home while a Skamania County fire threatens on Clark County’s northeast side, and locals have provided resources for horse owners …
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The Reflector
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9/14/20
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Clark County is now accepting applications to fill three vacancies on a seven member Parks Advisory Board for terms beginning on Jan. 1, 2021.
Board members serve three-year terms and upon …
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9/14/20
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The Clark County manager is seeking applicants with an interest in government and education access, television and cable television franchising to fill a position on the volunteer Telecommunications …
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9/14/20
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On Wednesday, Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-Battle Ground) applauded an announcement by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development that more than $2.5 million in CARES Act …
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9/14/20
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A Castle Rock man faces attempted murder and robbery charges after he allegedly cut the throat of an acquaintance who was trying to help him locate his truck and girlfriend, court records …
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Rick Bannan/rick@thereflector.com
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9/14/20
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Though wildfires blazing across Washington state got the most attention during last week’s unprecedented weather events, there was also a rare summer windstorm.
Clark Public Utilities reported …
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The Reflector
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9/14/20
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Jaime Herrera Beutler reports that she saved more than $1 million for Southwest Washington Residents
Last week, Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-Battle Ground) announced that she has helped Southwest Washington residents save or return over $1 million through casework services since January …
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9/14/20
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The intersection of Northwest 20th Avenue and NW Onsdorff Boulevard in Battle Ground has become a four-way stop starting Sept. 11, the city announced.
Converted from a two-way stop, the …
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9/14/20
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The planned nine-day closure of the northbound span of the Interstate 5 bridge starting Saturday has been postponed to prevent congestion during evacuations from wildfires, the Oregon Department of …
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9/14/20
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The Woodland City Council turned down the potential of retail cannabis business coming to a part of the city, voting in a 4-3 decision to not approve an ordinance that would allow such business last …
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Rick Bannan/rick@thereflector.com
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9/14/20
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For more than 45 years, Neighbors Helping Neighbors in Ridgefield has helped feed North County communities. With fresh vegetables, canned goods and frozen meats, the food bank can ensure a healthy …
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Cameron Kast/cameron@thereflector.com
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9/14/20
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The current wildfires burning across Washington state are indicative of an ongoing climate crisis, Gov. Jay Inslee said Friday.
During a press conference Sept. 11, the governor commented on never …
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Rick Bannan / rick@thereflector.com
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9/12/20
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