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The fire has spread north along the shoreline and evacuation notices have extended northward, with the Stehekin Valley area now under Level 1.

But Meteorologist Matthew Dehr says the next couple of weeks could bring elevated fire danger because of the continued presence of wind.

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is banning dispersed campfires on the lands it manages in most of Eastern Washington. The ban will go into effect at midnight tomorrow (Friday, June 21) and will be in place until further notice. ...

Stay informed about Washington State's burning guidelines to prevent devastating wildfires. Learn from the article's breakdown of regulations by local authorities.

A gathering late last month at Peshastin Memorial Hall featured six display boards around which attendees were asked to give their thoughts and ideas.

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding a pair workshops regarding fuel reduction strategies for contractors in Eastern Washington. The workshops are designed to familiarize contractors with the DNR’s 20-Year Forest Health Strategic Plan, which emphasizes forest health and resiliency, as well as reducing the impact of wildfires. "...

The acreage is one of 10 land acquisitions made by DNR across the state this year for the purpose of conservation.

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will conduct a wildland fire season flying rehearsal tomorrow (Wednesday, May 17) in Kittitas County. The exercise is scheduled to occur in the Naneum Ridge area north of Ellensburg from noon to 5 p...

Winds will be blowing smoke toward the Puget Sound during the weekend.

The Wenatchee Valley continues to experience heavy smoke well into October.  Air Quality is reaching the Unhealthy to Hazardous level daily.  Susan Woodard with the Washington Department of Ecology says the current pattern is highly unusual, but not completely unprecedented in Wenatchee.  "In ...