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A PEMCO insurance poll found 82% of people in the Northwest are concerned about wildfire smoke, but only a quarter do anything about it in their homes.  PEMCO's Jennifer Hawton said it's human nature to procrastinate.   "There's still a hesitancy to take some action, although the actions have increased since the last time we did a study in 2022."   Buyi...

Families in Washington State are gearing up for summer fun with picnics, sports, and boating, Here are 5 tip that families can keep themselves healthy, despite the looming threat of wildfires.

Idaho is always facing agricultural challenges, and one of those challenges is the potential for smoke and heat stress on bean production.

Hard to breathe? Try these 8 easy ways to keep smoke from inside your home.

The second floor of the building suffered heavy damage.

Legislation in the Washington House (HB 1578) is seeking to better prepare the state's communities for the impacts of wildfire smoke. The bill, which has bipartisan support, focuses on those communities in Washington which face greater risks during and after wildfires...

The fire sent a large plume of smoke into the air that could be seen for miles

The fire broke out at an abandoned home in Downtown Pasco

The blaze broke out Wednesday night and sent smoke and flames high into the air.

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a prescribed burn for 200 acres of state land located outside of Naches.  DNR said that burn may start as soon as Thursday.  The burn will focus on 145 acres of state Department of Fish and Wildlife land and 55 acres of DNR property.  While the hope is...