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Rural fire crews in northeast Washington are on alert, hoping no major fires break out before the rains finally arrive.The ponderosa forests of Stevens…
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About 50 homes near Spokane are under mandatory evacuation tonight (Tuesday) because of a new fire burning just west of the city limits. The so-called…
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The Spokane Fire Department will start a new hiring tactic next month: hire ahead so that recruits can start the day a position opens.The fire department,…
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Fire crews have been making progress on the Rutter Canyon fire, burning just north of the Spokane city limits. The 150 acre fire was 25 percent contained…
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Fire officials are hoping citizens will leave fireworks up to professionals this hot weekend. They are outright banned in state parks and 13 counties like…
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Firefighters will respond faster to fires and medical emergencies thanks to a new countywide collaboration. Fire departments representing Spokane, Spokane…
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Spokane’s fire department will host a memorial this week for the three people killed in an apparent homicide north of Spokane. Fire Lieutenant Terry…
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Devastating fires swept Seattle, Ellensburg and Spokane Falls during the summer of 1889. In Spokane Falls alone, fire engulfed 32 downtown blocks. Cheney…