Emergency Response

Feb. 28, 2026

Volunteers Struggle to Aid Flood Victims in Whatcom County

Donations drying up as hundreds remain displaced after devastating December floods

Feb. 27, 2026

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to WA Residents, Businesses Impacted by December Storms

Low-interest loans available to cover physical damage and economic losses from severe winter storms.

Feb. 26, 2026

Spokane Firefighters Respond to Structure Fire on Jackson Ave

Crews on scene battling blaze at intersection of Jackson Ave and Adams St

Feb. 25, 2026

Natural Gas Leak Mitigated Near 44th Street and 123rd Avenue

Crews evacuate 71 homes, impact 307 residents as precaution

Feb. 24, 2026

Natural Gas Leak Prompts Evacuations in Vancouver

Residents on the city's east side ordered to evacuate due to gas line rupture

Feb. 23, 2026

Washington Fights to Restore FEMA Disaster Preparedness Funding

State joins coalition seeking to prevent termination of key BRIC program

Feb. 23, 2026

County Allocates Funds for Storm Restoration

Commissioners approve funding for cleanup efforts in Cashmere and Stehekin

Feb. 22, 2026

Worker Stranded on Crane as Crews Battle Queen Anne Fire

Blaze sparked by crane hitting power pole, leaving one person stuck high above the scene

Feb. 20, 2026

Severe Weather Shelters Reopen in Whatcom County

Overnight shelters open as temperatures drop below freezing

Feb. 17, 2026

Coast Guard Rescues Hikers from Mount Ellinor

Airlifted 2 stranded hikers after 3-hour operation

Feb. 17, 2026

Power Outage Hits 600 Customers in Moses Lake

Downed lines caused widespread blackout in Grant PUD service area

Feb. 16, 2026

Early-Morning RV Fire Displaces Sequim Resident

Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, but the homeowner was left without shelter.

Feb. 14, 2026

Downed Power Lines Cause Outage, Fire Response in Moses Lake

Hundreds of Grant PUD customers affected by Saturday morning incident

Feb. 9, 2026

Sumas resident dies in weekend house fire

Electrical failure with hot water heater likely caused blaze, officials say

Feb. 9, 2026

Centralia Issues Boil Order for Part of West McCord and Harting Drive

Residents in affected area advised to boil water before use

Feb. 8, 2026

Seattle Fire Crews Respond to Combustible Odor on 1st Ave

Firefighters systematically searched an apartment building after reports of a strange smoke smell.