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DOGE cuts to USDA, Forest Service spark wildfire concerns in the Pacific Northwest
Amid efforts by the Trump administration to purge the federal workforce, a group of Democratic lawmakers in Washington state ...
Mass firings at USFS and USDA spark wildfire risk concerns in Washington state
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, alongside other Washington state lawmakers, expressed concerns over the recent mass firings of ...
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How Washington State pioneered an “all hands, all lands” wildfire prevention strategy
In January 2025, wildfire driven by hurricane-force winds ripped through Los Angeles County. Over a frightening 48 hours, ...
Federal funding chaos is hampering WA state planning for wildfire season, officials say
The last thing we need right now planning for wildfire season is uncertainty,” one state official told The News Tribune.
Wildfires in the Carolinas prompt a state of emergency, evacuations
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) declared a state of emergency Sunday afternoon as wildfires raged across 4,200 acres ...
Washington County, Maryland, lifts burn ban, but officials urge residents to use caution
Among the wildfires to occur during the burn ban, was a fire that started early Friday afternoon west of Clear Spring after ...
What we know so far about the wildfires raging across the Carolinas
Firefighters are battling blazes in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and officials stress that residents should avoid starting any new fires.
6 tips on staying safe during severe weather, other emergencies in Washington state
Wildfire preparedness, including creating defensible space and evacuation planning, remains a priority as climate change ...
Earthquake, volcano, wildfire: Ways to prepare for emergencies in Washington state
Learn how to prepare for disasters like earthquakes, volcanoes, and wildfires in Washington state with these safety tips and ...
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Federal funding chaos is hampering WA state planning for wildfire season, officials say
Wildfire season is months away in Washington state, but planning efforts already have begun. It is not going smoothly. Local and state agencies told The News Tribune that federal funding freezes ...