Browsing: Washington
Deadline Approaches for State Cash Assistance Following Wildfires in Central and Eastern Washington
By Terrain News
Residents in central and eastern Washington who suffered significant damage or destruction to their homes due to wildfires on or after June 14, 2026, have until…
The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Spokane to assist those affected by Eastern Washington wildfires from July 23 to…
Red Cross Steps Up as Washington Faces Ongoing Wildfire Challenges in Walla Walla and Benton Counties
By Terrain News
The American Red Cross emphasized that wildfire threats persist into fall, evidenced by recent responses to fires in Walla Walla and Benton counties, which forced evacuations…
In the early 1990s, fewer than 1,000 summer-run chum salmon were returning to the Big Quilcene River in Washington, due to habitat degradation from logging and…
Washington’s wildfire season continues into October, with 237,000 acres burned and 11 major fires ongoing. Commissioner Dave Upthegrove highlighted the Bear Gulch Fire, the largest in…
On July 12, 2025, a wildfire near East Deer Lake Road has burned over 27 acres, prompting level one evacuations. Firefighters from Stevens County Fire District…
Join Our Team as Environmental Technicians at the Washington State Department of Ecology
By Terrain News
The Watershed Health Monitoring team is looking for eight early career scientists to assist with summer river and stream sampling across Washington. Positions involve field navigation,…