Washington leaders praise first responders after weekend fires

Washington leaders are praising first responders and community members after two major apartment fires over the weekend, ...

150 homes threatened, some evacuated by 2-alarm Tri-Cities fire

The blaze was partly contained late Saturday. WA state will send crews Sunday to relieve local crews.
Opinion

First wildfire of 2026 reported in Central Washington

The Libby Creek Fire sparked the start of Washington's 2026 wildfire season. The burn is 60% contained and covering 125 acres as of May 7.

Country Meadow Fire in Benton County 60% contained, evacuation levels dropped to Level 1

The Country Meadow Fire in Benton County is burning about 1,500 to 2,000 acres as of 6:35 p.m. on May 23, according to the ...
Observer-Reporter

Fire forces evacuation of City Mission in Washington

A fire at the City Mission in Washington forced the evacuation of the entire campus and its nearly 200 residents Friday morning, although the blaze was contained quickly by the shelter’s upgraded ...

Red Cross, citizens join forces after Washington fire

In the aftermath of an explosion and fire in Washington, the Red Cross and community members have come forward to aid ...