A new push in Olympia could make a temporary program permanent, allowing rural fire districts to call in aircraft early ...

If you think major wildfires in Washington are just for the eastern half of the state, think again. In a meeting room at the Tulalip Resort Casino, wildland firefighters, climate scientists, emergency ...

Aug. 30 (UPI) --Two firefighters helping to fight a wildfire in Washington state were arrested this week by federal immigration officials, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed. The two ...

SEATTLE — The National Weather Service is closely monitoring frequent lightning activity across Washington state this week, identifying it as the primary threat for sparking new wildfires. "Big ...

Wildfires have increased and leave landscapes, homes and livelihoods damaged. Washington needs a state-managed Wildfire Victims Fund funded by utility surcharge. Fund speeds recovery after fires but ...