September 17, 2020 Western wildfires rage as criminals, looters hinder firefighting efforts The devastating wildfires raging across parts of the western United States have brought on another hurdle for emergency personnel trying to keep people safe from the infernos.
September 17, 2020 Washington Gov. Jay Inslee gives maggot-infested apples to wildfire victims, regrets 'mistake' Washington Gov. Jay Inslee unknowingly and illegal gifted infected apples to residents of towns devastated by wildfires last week.
September 16, 2020 Judge rules recall petition can proceed against controversial Seattle city councilwoman Socialist city councilmember Kshama Sawant is facing a potential recall from Seattle residents after a judge ruled on Wednesday that there was enough evidence for several charges leveled against her to proceed.
September 16, 2020 Live Updates: Wildfires in California, Western states The deadly wildfires have produced some of the most unhealthy air on the planet for areas in Oregon, Washington state, and California.
September 16, 2020 Seattle City Council to foot legal bill for socialist councilwoman facing recall All but one member of the Seattle City Council voted to cover socialist Councilwoman Kshama Sawant's legal fees amid some residents' push for a recall vote on Sawant next year.
September 16, 2020 Seattle police arrest 11 after property damaged during anti-police demonstration Seattle police made 11 arrests on Tuesday after property and businesses were damaged during an anti-police demonstration, authorities said.
September 15, 2020 Seattle police disperse Grand Hyatt protests sparked by fake press release The press release was put out by an "ad hoc collective of diverse organizers" who admitted to setting the whole thing up as a ruse.
September 15, 2020 Drone footage shows wildfire-scorched Oregon neighborhood The Almeda Fire ripped through Talent, Ore., last week, leaving a surreal path of destruction in its wake as a rash of wildfires continued to plague the West Coast.
September 14, 2020 Coast Guard veteran details how he helped families escape Tacoma wildfire: 'It was a very, very chaotic scene' Coast Guard veteran Steven Biles says his training kicked in and helped him get “in the mindset needed to move into action” as he drove past a wildfire in Tacoma, Wash. and stopped to help families escape from their homes.
September 14, 2020 Wildfires on West Coast leave at least 35 dead, evacuees describe having 'lost everything' The death toll from dozens of wildfires burning along the West Coast has grown to least 35 as gusty winds on Monday threaten to fan flames in parts of the region.