KHQ

Spokane agencies to team up for Smoke Ready Week

Spokane Clean Air and Spokane Regional Health District are promoting Smoke Ready Week (June 1-5) with daily tips and ...
KXLY

Evacuations upgraded to Level 2 (Get Set) for 30-acre brush fire near Cheney, fire 75% contained

, 8:14 p.m. The brush fire that has destroyed at least one home near Cheney is now about 30 acres and 75% contained, ...

Commissioner Upthegrove warns 2026 fire season could be bad

Wildfire season is upon us and state officials are warning this year could be bad. Washington State Commissioner of Public ...
KREM

Spokane Valley Fire Department awarded $5.5M federal grant for wildfire mitigation

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) has been awarded a $5.5 million grant to help reduce wildfire risk in the community. The grant comes from the U.S. Forest Service's ...
The Spokesman-Review

Spokane County directs $200,000 to ongoing wildfire recovery efforts in Medical Lake and Elk

Spokane County will send $200,000 to aid in rebuilding efforts in Elk and Medical Lake after the devastating wildfires of 2023. Spokane County commissioners unanimously approved sending the money at ...
KHQ

Possible lightning strike sparks Spokane Valley duplex fire, crews respond

Spokane Valley Fire Department crews are responding to a working duplex fire near Houk and 12th after lightning reportedly ...
The Spokesman-Review

New USDA conditions are hampering state and local wildfire services. Northwest fire officials warn of dire consequences

A devastating wildfire will happen again, Ken Johnson said. “It’s just a matter of time.” The community is at risk,” said Johnson, Spokane Valley Fire Department’s deputy fire marshal. While there is ...