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Gov. Gregoire Extends Eastern Washington Burn Ban

Lance Tormey — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:55:05 +0000

OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire tonight extended a burn ban for all counties east of the Cascade crest, prohibiting all outdoor burning through midnight Sunday, Sept. 30. An emergency proclamation declaring a State of Emergency remains in effect, and allows continued air support from Washington’s National Guard to help fight ongoing wildfires

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13,500 Marijuana Plants Seized in Kittitas County

Lance Tormey — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:55:18 +0000

Sheriff Gene Dana showcased his newest military surplus vehicle Tuesday during a Marijuana Eradication Operation in Manastash Canyon which yielded over 13,500 plants.

Sheriff Dana voiced satisfaction in stating that "this operation, the largest single grow in Kit

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Community Leaders Meet With Taylor Bridge Fire Victims

Lance Tormey — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:44:07 +0000

900 firefighters battling the Taylor Bridge Fire are making progress. Containment is now at 25 percent. Published reports say full containment could be expected within five to seven days.

Meetings took place Wednesday to help those affected by the Taylor Bridge Fire

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A Rolling Thunder Memorial Day Tribute

Jackson — Sat, 26 May 2012 03:10:51 +0000

Here is a moving tribute to those men and women who have served in the United States Military to give us the freedom we enjoy everyday. Remember them all. Remember "Freedom Isn't Free."

Last year Staff Sergeant Tim Chambers honored his brothers in arms wi

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