Washington State
Wildfire season off to early start south of the border in Washington State
It’s not only the Interior of British Columbia experiencing a dry and busy start to…
Wildfire burning in U.S. south of Osoyoos continues to grow
The Palmer wildfire in Washington State just south of the Canadian border continued to grow…
COVID-19 cases surging across the border south of Osoyoos
It may be limiting summer fun and summer travel opportunities but some sobering COVID-19 statistics…
Body of missing Kelowna woman found in Columbia River
TRAIL, B.C. – No foul play is suspected after the body of a missing Kelowna…
Possibility of ’ember showers’ from U.S. fire causes Grand Forks evacuation alert
GRAND FORKS – An evacuation alert has been issued for some residents of Grand Forks due to the possibilty of embers being blown across the border from the 19,000 hectare Stickpin wildfire in Washington State. The alert was issued today, Aug. 26 ahead of strong winds expected in the coming days, according to a post...
Washington wildfire smoke spreads north
SOUTH OKANAGAN - Smoke caused by Washington wildfires has been steadily creeping up the South Okanagan valley since Monday afternoon. There has been little smoke around the Penticton area from the Apex and Jura Mountain fires that have been burning for more than a week, so just how big are these fires in Washington that...