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local-news5 months ago•1 min saved

Tragic I-90 Crash Claims Spokane Sheriff's Sergeant's Life

Sergeant Kenneth Salas of the Spokane County Sheriff's Office was killed when a motorcyclist, failing to observe emergency signals, struck his patrol car while he was clearing a traffic hazard on eastbound I-90 near Four Lakes. The motorcyclist was injured and hospitalized. Salas, a 34-year law enforcement veteran and Air Force veteran, was remembered as a valued member of the community. The incident is under investigation by the Washington State Patrol.

via KOMO|

#i-90 #local-news #motorcycle-crash

natural-disasters2 years ago•4 min saved

"Oregon Road Fire: Evacuations, Arrests, and Obstacles Persist"

The Oregon Road Fire near Elk, Washington has grown to over 11,000 acres with 0% containment. More than 80 structures have been destroyed, and one body was found within the fire perimeter. Evacuations have been issued in various areas, including Level 1 evacuations in Reflection Lake and Orchard Bluff areas. Firefighters are working to suppress the fire and protect structures, with hopes of allowing some residents to return home in the next two days if conditions remain favorable. Drone interference with firefighting efforts is subject to penalties.

via KHQ Right Now|

#evacuations #natural-disasters #oregon-road-fire

natural-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

"Washington State Wildfires: Devastation, Evacuations, and Health Hazards"

A wildfire in Spokane County, Washington, has resulted in one death and the destruction of over 185 structures. Washington Governor Jay Inslee has issued an emergency proclamation and expressed gratitude to the first responders. The fire, known as the Gray Fire, has spread over 10,892 acres and is currently 0 percent contained. Evacuation orders have been issued for parts of the county, and a state of emergency has been declared. The wildfire began on the west side of Medical Lake and has caused the closure of Interstate 90.

via The Hill|

#emergency-proclamation #evacuation-orders #natural-disasters