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Power Outages Leave Thousands In The Dark After Northwest Storms
Power Outages Leave Thousands In The Dark After Northwest Storms
Power Outages Leave Thousands In The Dark After Northwest Storms
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — More than 33,000 customers remain without power in Spokane County after a major wind storm last week damaged the electrical grid in the state's second-largest city. They may not have power until Thanksgiving. Spokane public schools were closed again on Monday because too many schools lack electricity...
Northwest Storm Hits With Record Winds and More Snow in The Cascades
Northwest Storm Hits With Record Winds and More Snow in The Cascades
Northwest Storm Hits With Record Winds and More Snow in The Cascades
SEATTLE (AP) — Forecasters say a cold front that moved into the Northwest overnight will bring more winds, rain and mountain snow Monday to Western Washington and a mix of rain and snow in Eastern Washington. One overnight gust of 52 mph was recorded at the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station and the National Weather Service says other gusts in Western Washington have been in the 30 to 40 mph range..
High Winds and Fire Destroys Car and Home
High Winds and Fire Destroys Car and Home
High Winds and Fire Destroys Car and Home
A fire driven by high winds destroyed a car and mobile home yesterday afternoon near Toppenish. The Yakima County Sheriff 's Office was first on the scene. A deputy was quickly able to remove the woman who lived in the home and within minutes the fire spread...