Note: This piece was written and shot for the Murrow Rural Reporting Plunge. For more info, please see rural.murrowbpj.com/  In the small town of Reardan, WA, community members gather for the Lincoln...

A fire broke out Monday morning in an empty section within the Edison Center between Circles of Caring and Red Card Pub and Grub. The fire was believed to be started by a renovation error. The owner...

WSU’s Lind Dryland Research Station housed 85 Austrian pine trees for 45 years before they were all destroyed in a fire this summer, leaving decades of ongoing research incomplete.  In 1976, 329...

September is National Preparedness Month, a nationwide effort encouraging community members and businesses to think about disaster planning.  This year’s theme is “Prepare to Protect. Preparing...

Two fires burning in Eastern Washington are gaining momentum as several departments attempt to contain the flames.  Lightning fires are becoming more common and are potentially the biggest threats...

Earlier this year, the Washington state legislature passed the forest health bill, which provides funding for the advancement of forest management practices to reduce wildfire risks. Eastern and Western...

A fire in Colfax has spread across roughly 500-1,000 acres, according to a press release from the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Level 3 evacuations are occurring, meaning residents in threatened areas...