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Washington burning through it wildfire budget fighting 'large and costly fires'

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6d ago Wildfires in WA are burning bigger than ever. Okanogan rancher and PUD Commissioner Scott Vejraska jexplains how ideology-driven land mgmt helped create today’s disaster. 🎧 savefamilyfarming.org/pu… -4.0
6d ago Washington: County Commission wants to create zoning for data centers as constituents ask for a moratorium County plans zoning for data centers; Spokane City Council addresses wildfire recovery ne… +0.0
6d ago My administration is working hard to help people impacted by the devastating wildfires in Eastern Washington. While no state can fully respond to a disaster of this magnitude alone, our state has b… +3.5
7d ago Dan Rather The vulnerability of nat'l treasures & Trump’s lack of stewardship not reported on enough. This season could B worst wildfire season on record admin has diverted 100s of millions of $$ … -8.0
7d ago Forestry dude in Washington State or somewhere like that creating a clear, leaf-litter free space around buildings and machinery before a wildfire was expected to pass through. +2.5
7d ago "The vulnerability of these national treasures and Donald Trump’s lack of stewardship is not reported on enough. This season is shaping up to be the worst wildfire season on record. The West — espe… -6.5
7d ago I-90 WB is closed at Exits 106, 101, and 93 due to a brush fire. Washington State Patrol closed these areas due to smoke and flames near westbound lanes. More info to come. -2.0
7d ago Wildfire activity has been high in Washington and Oregon this summer, but the states backtracked recently on passing wildfire laws that can help protect communities, like fire-resistant building co… -4.0
7d ago The Lower Similkameen Indian Band will rescind the Evacuation Alert issued due to the Sinlahekin wildfire in Washington State, effective 5 p.m. PDT, August 17, 2026. +4.0
7d ago When a fast-moving wildfire forced me to evacuate from my home in Spokane, Washington, I documented the fear, confusion and decisions that came with leaving my neighborhood behind. -4.5
7d ago Golden Light Abandoned Homestead Highway 97 Goldendale, Washington August 2026 Despite the haze hanging over the valley from local wildfires, Mt. Rainier still provided a dramatic backdrop for thi… -1.0
7d ago ⁉️ How did hubbub forecasts do? On August 10 we said wildfire smoke had settled over north-central Washington and the Omak monitor was reading Unhealthy. It never left Unhealthy — all 24 hours that… -1.5
7d ago Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers are helping support communities impacted by the Washington wildfires. Thank you to the MRC units from Spokane County and North Idaho for assisting with shelte… +6.5
7d ago Air quality alerts in Oregon, Washington, and Texas warn that wildfire smoke and ground-level ozone can inflame lungs and worsen respiratory conditions. -3.5
7d ago While your community burns.... Two organizations in Washington are still awaiting $15 million in grants the Forest Service announced in September 2025 for projects to reduce wildfire risk. The grou… -4.5
7d ago Troubled by new hunger strike, congresswomen inspect Tacoma ICE center; 👁️ Flock Safety tightens safeguards as states, cities question surveillance network; 🌫️🔥 More wildfire smoke likely to sweep … -3.0
7d ago SINLAHEKIN is another large active U.S. wildfire, at 152,682 acres in WA. Containment is 44%. First reported 39 km N of Okanogan, Washington. Active for 21 days. Latest update: Sun, Aug 16, 6:46 P… -2.0
7d ago 🌫️ An air quality alert covers Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan counties in central Washington until noon today, with PM2.5 forecast to reach unhealthy near active wildfires. The Chelan-Douglas Health … -4.5
7d ago Washington state offers expanded assistance for wildfire victims • Washington State Standard washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/08/10/w... +4.0
7d ago This state assistance can help with immediate needs like a place to stay, food, and small repairs, so families can focus on getting back on their feet. I encourage eligible residents affected by w… +6.0
7d ago AI eyes in the sky: new satellites and artificial intelligence are transforming wildfire detection Hi-tech cameras orbiting Earth and on the ground, along with AI, help firefighters extinguish bla… +4.0
7d ago Beautiful. Glad Washington state got a good dose of rain. Helps with the wildfires. +5.0
7d ago Wildfire smoke continues to blanket Washington https://www.sanjuanjournal.com/2026/08/17/wildfire-smoke-continues-to-blanket-washington/ -2.5
7d ago Oregon, Washington, Idaho folks: here are some of the brave volunteers from Australia and New Zealand who are currently assisting local forces with our wildfire outbreak +6.0
7d ago A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world: This summer has been marked by a series of extreme weather events across the United States, from a record-breaking heatwave in July to devastating w… -6.0
7d ago Like the disfigured--crying from gaping mouths. (Rows of fireplaces and chimneys are all that remain of several homes in a residential neighborhood in Spokane, Washington, after being burned by wi… -8.5
8d ago Air Quality Alert issued August 16 at 10:19AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR The Washington State Department of Ecology have issued an Air Quality Alert until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality A… -4.0

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