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Puget Sound Energy (PSE), a leading utility in western Washington, has introduced a wildfire safety plan featuring Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) to help reduce the risk of wildfires in high-risk areas. The plan aims to keep Washington communities safe by shutting down power lines when conditions pose a fire hazard.

Boeing has locked out its 125 industrial firefighters from its Seattle-area manufacturing plants following a breakdown in contract negotiations. The union, represented by Local I-66 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, is demanding a significant wage increase, while Boeing's final offer has been deemed inadequate. The lockout has major implications for Washington's aerospace industry and local emergency response systems.

It may surprise you to learn that Washington State law does not specifically prohibit public nudity.

The rain, wind, and all around wet conditions created problems for drivers around the Tri-Cities and the surrounding area on Sunday.

The Oregon State Fire Marshal has launched the Oregon Fire Service Health and Safety Collaborative, a new program designed to improve support systems for firefighters throughout the Pacific Northwest. Focusing on behavioral health, physical wellness, cancer prevention, and incident safety, the initiative seeks to address the unique challenges faced by fire service personnel in Oregon and the surrounding region.

Jaycob Tyler Gonzales, a 29-year-old from Nampa, Idaho, has been sentenced to 108 months in prison for his role in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy that led to an overdose death in Lewiston, Idaho. Investigators linked Gonzales to the case after a 911 call and conducted controlled purchases at his residence in Clarkston, Washington, revealing a cross-state drug operation.

Local heroes detain knife-wielding man at Menlo Park after unsettling families near playground.