PHOTOS JUST IN: Devastation from Carlton Complex; 300 homes burned
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The Carlton Complex: Rebuilding a Region
The Carlton Complex: Rebuilding a Region
Read the latest, heartfelt stories about the rebuilding of the Carlton Complex. The Carlton Complex suffered from a series of wildfires during the summer of 2014.More >>Read the latest, heartfelt stories about the rebuilding of the Carlton Complex. The Carlton Complex suffered from a series of wildfires during the summer of 2014.
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Viral Post: 15-year-old girl helps blind, deaf man on Alaska flight
Viral Post: 15-year-old girl helps blind, deaf man on Alaska flight
A 15-year-old girl's generosity has gone viral according to a Facebook post with nearly 300,000 shares. The post from Lynette Scribner describes a man, Tim Cook, who is both deaf and blind who was flying home to Portland unaccompanied after visiting his sister in Boston.
More >>A 15-year-old girl's generosity has gone viral according to a Facebook post with nearly 300,000 shares. The post from Lynette Scribner describes a man, Tim Cook, who is both deaf and blind who was flying home to Portland unaccompanied after visiting his sister in Boston.
More >>Protests, facility visits planned amid immigration confusion
Protests, facility visits planned amid immigration confusion
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McALLEN, Texas (AP) - Protests and rallies focused around the separation of families at the U.S.-Mexico border are scheduled this weekend, while more than two dozen congressional Democrats plan to visit detention facilities in Texas.
More >>McALLEN, Texas (AP) - Protests and rallies focused around the separation of families at the U.S.-Mexico border are scheduled this weekend, while more than two dozen congressional Democrats plan to visit detention facilities in Texas.
More >>Cage-free egg initiative qualifies for California ballot
Cage-free egg initiative qualifies for California ballot
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California voters will decide in November whether egg-laying hens must live cage free. Secretary of State Alex Padilla says an initiative setting standards for confining calves, pigs and hens is eligible for the ballot. Businesses wouldn't be allowed to sell meat and eggs raised in settings that don't meet the standards.
More >>SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California voters will decide in November whether egg-laying hens must live cage free. Secretary of State Alex Padilla says an initiative setting standards for confining calves, pigs and hens is eligible for the ballot. Businesses wouldn't be allowed to sell meat and eggs raised in settings that don't meet the standards.
More >>Former Mead High School teacher accused of sexual relationship with student out on bail
Former Mead High School teacher accused of sexual relationship with student out on bail
Spokane, Wash. The 37-year-old former Mead High School spanish teacher was arrested last month accused of having sex with a student. Perez pleaded not guilty to the charge. But the judge set his bond at $100,000. It may have stayed that high if not for a letter from his wife to the judge. In the letter, Perez's wife pleaded with the judge to reduce the bond. Saying she works and overnight schedule and during the summer when Perez is off, she needs him at home to help with their three...
More >>Spokane, Wash. The 37-year-old former Mead High School spanish teacher was arrested last month accused of having sex with a student. Perez pleaded not guilty to the charge. But the judge set his bond at $100,000. It may have stayed that high if not for a letter from his wife to the judge. In the letter, Perez's wife pleaded with the judge to reduce the bond. Saying she works and overnight schedule and during the summer when Perez is off, she needs him at home to help with their three...
More >>Changes coming to Washington State ID's starting July 1st
Changes coming to Washington State ID's starting July 1st
Spokane, Wash. Starting July 1st, 2018 all standard Washington State ID cards will be marked with "Federal Limits Apply" on the top right corner. The driver's license is still good for driving and standard identification but those three words indicate that the ID is not valid for federal identification purposes. The ID cannot be used to board a plane or enter federal buildings starting October 1st, 2020. The real id act is a federal law, which was passed by congress in 2005...
More >>Spokane, Wash. Starting July 1st, 2018 all standard Washington State ID cards will be marked with "Federal Limits Apply" on the top right corner. The driver's license is still good for driving and standard identification but those three words indicate that the ID is not valid for federal identification purposes. The ID cannot be used to board a plane or enter federal buildings starting October 1st, 2020. The real id act is a federal law, which was passed by congress in 2005...
More >>Border Patrol: Heroin seized at New Mexico checkpoint
Border Patrol: Heroin seized at New Mexico checkpoint
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. - The U.S. Border Patrol says its agents have seized more than $1 million in heroin at an immigration checkpoint in New Mexico. The agency says authorities conducting an inspection at the checkpoint on New Mexico Highway 70 found the drugs Thursday in a black Honda that was being transported across the border on a tractor-trailer with other cars.
More >>ALAMOGORDO, N.M. - The U.S. Border Patrol says its agents have seized more than $1 million in heroin at an immigration checkpoint in New Mexico. The agency says authorities conducting an inspection at the checkpoint on New Mexico Highway 70 found the drugs Thursday in a black Honda that was being transported across the border on a tractor-trailer with other cars.
More >>Mueller seeks sentencing for former Trump adviser in Sept.
Mueller seeks sentencing for former Trump adviser in Sept.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Special counsel Robert Mueller's team is asking a federal judge to set a sentencing date for former Trump campaign adviser George Papadopoulos. Prosecutors say in a new court filing that Papadopoulos (pah-puh-DAHP'-uh-luhs) could be sentenced as early as Sept. 7. The move suggests prosecutors may be wrapping up at least a part of the investigation soon.
More >>WASHINGTON (AP) - Special counsel Robert Mueller's team is asking a federal judge to set a sentencing date for former Trump campaign adviser George Papadopoulos. Prosecutors say in a new court filing that Papadopoulos (pah-puh-DAHP'-uh-luhs) could be sentenced as early as Sept. 7. The move suggests prosecutors may be wrapping up at least a part of the investigation soon.
More >>Ship with reported norovirus outbreak stops in Alaska
Ship with reported norovirus outbreak stops in Alaska
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report an outbreak of norovirus on a cruise ship in Alaska. KTOO public media reports 73 people have reported getting sick on the Holland America cruise ship Zaandam.
More >>JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report an outbreak of norovirus on a cruise ship in Alaska. KTOO public media reports 73 people have reported getting sick on the Holland America cruise ship Zaandam.
More >>Stranger saves Deer Park family from burning home
Stranger saves Deer Park family from burning home
DEER PARK, Wash. - A family tells KHQ they feel lucky to be alive after a stranger rescued them from their burning home. That stranger said it was simply the right thing to do for another human being. "I believe it wasn't our turn, the six of us," said Paula Lutsey. Paula has charred walls, holes in her ceiling, and a pile of twisted, smoky debris that was once part of her porch, but all she can do is count her blessings.
More >>DEER PARK, Wash. - A family tells KHQ they feel lucky to be alive after a stranger rescued them from their burning home. That stranger said it was simply the right thing to do for another human being. "I believe it wasn't our turn, the six of us," said Paula Lutsey. Paula has charred walls, holes in her ceiling, and a pile of twisted, smoky debris that was once part of her porch, but all she can do is count her blessings.
More >>Netflix's top spokesman fired over use of racial term
Netflix's top spokesman fired over use of racial term
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Netflix CEO Reed Hastings says he fired the company's top spokesman over use of the N-word. The spokesman, Jonathan Friedland, confirmed in tweets that he was leaving the company, saying he was insensitive in speaking with his team about words that offend in comedy.
More >>SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Netflix CEO Reed Hastings says he fired the company's top spokesman over use of the N-word. The spokesman, Jonathan Friedland, confirmed in tweets that he was leaving the company, saying he was insensitive in speaking with his team about words that offend in comedy.
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UPDATE: Soap Lake Fire at 90% containment
UPDATE: Soap Lake Fire at 90% containment
SOAP LAKE, Wash. - The Grant County Sheriff's Office has cancelled all evacuation notices for the Soap Lake Fire. At last update, the fire was still estimated to be approximately 2000 acres and 50 percent contained.
More >>SOAP LAKE, Wash. - The Grant County Sheriff's Office has cancelled all evacuation notices for the Soap Lake Fire. At last update, the fire was still estimated to be approximately 2000 acres and 50 percent contained.
More >>Teen who started Columbia River Gorge fire last summer ordered to pay $37 million in restitution
Teen who started Columbia River Gorge fire last summer ordered to pay $37 million in restitution
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - A Vancouver, Washington teenager who admitted to throwing fireworks in Eagle Creek Canyon last summer, causing a major wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge, has been ordered to pay nearly $37 million in restitution. It's unlikely the boy, whose identity has not been released by authorities, will ever cover the entire $37 million.
More >>HOOD RIVER, Ore. - A Vancouver, Washington teenager who admitted to throwing fireworks in Eagle Creek Canyon last summer, causing a major wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge, has been ordered to pay nearly $37 million in restitution. It's unlikely the boy, whose identity has not been released by authorities, will ever cover the entire $37 million.
More >>Charges brought against teen in Columbia Gorge fire
Charges brought against teen in Columbia Gorge fire
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - Charges have been lodged against a 15-year-old boy who allegedly used fireworks to start a wildfire in Oregon's scenic Columbia River Gorge that burned out of control, triggering evacuations, the closing of an interstate highway and causing ash to rain down on nearby Portland.
More >>HOOD RIVER, Ore. - Charges have been lodged against a 15-year-old boy who allegedly used fireworks to start a wildfire in Oregon's scenic Columbia River Gorge that burned out of control, triggering evacuations, the closing of an interstate highway and causing ash to rain down on nearby Portland.
More >>Large wildfire in Douglas County now 95 percent contained
Large wildfire in Douglas County now 95 percent contained
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wash. - Update, Sunday 6:15 p.m.: Washington State Patrol says the Whitehall Fire burning near Coulee City is now 95 percent contained as of Sunday evening. State mobilization resources have been released. Additional crews will be released Monday morning.
More >>DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wash. - Update, Sunday 6:15 p.m.: Washington State Patrol says the Whitehall Fire burning near Coulee City is now 95 percent contained as of Sunday evening. State mobilization resources have been released. Additional crews will be released Monday morning.
More >>Montana wildfires: Rain and snow help but won't end season
Montana wildfires: Rain and snow help but won't end season
HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Extra sleeping bags, heaters, coats and long underwear are sought-after commodities on Montana fire lines after rain, snow and cold replaced heat and smoke following about two rainless months. While the change in weather is welcome, it brings its own challenges for the crews fighting dozens of fires burning in drought-stricken Montana.
More >>HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Extra sleeping bags, heaters, coats and long underwear are sought-after commodities on Montana fire lines after rain, snow and cold replaced heat and smoke following about two rainless months. While the change in weather is welcome, it brings its own challenges for the crews fighting dozens of fires burning in drought-stricken Montana.
More >>Federal assistance approved for 3 more Montana wildfires
Federal assistance approved for 3 more Montana wildfires
HELENA, Mont. (AP) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved disaster assistance for three large western Montana wildfires. FEMA funding is available to pay 75 percent of the state's eligible firefighting costs for fires near Lincoln, Seeley Lake and Libby. The grants can help with expenses for fire camps, equipment, tools, materials and supplies.
More >>HELENA, Mont. (AP) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved disaster assistance for three large western Montana wildfires. FEMA funding is available to pay 75 percent of the state's eligible firefighting costs for fires near Lincoln, Seeley Lake and Libby. The grants can help with expenses for fire camps, equipment, tools, materials and supplies.
More >>Firefighters use 'rain for rent' system to keep flames away in Montana
Firefighters use 'rain for rent' system to keep flames away in Montana
HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Firefighters in Montana are using sprinklers and hoses to try to protect strategic locations near some of the over two dozen wildfires burning in the state. A "rain for rent" system was being used in Glacier National Park, including around Lake McDonald Lodge, Saturday to increase humidity nearby.
More >>HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Firefighters in Montana are using sprinklers and hoses to try to protect strategic locations near some of the over two dozen wildfires burning in the state. A "rain for rent" system was being used in Glacier National Park, including around Lake McDonald Lodge, Saturday to increase humidity nearby.
More >>FIRE MODE: Full list of fires burning in Washington, Idaho and Montana
FIRE MODE: Full list of fires burning in Washington, Idaho and Montana
WILD KHQ.COM - Wondering where all the wildfires are burning in our region and how big they are? This is a complete list of all the fires currently burning in Washington, Idaho and Montana. We will try to keep the list as updated as possible. You can also use the interactive map inside the story to see exactly where fires are burning relative to your location.
More >>WILD KHQ.COM - Wondering where all the wildfires are burning in our region and how big they are? This is a complete list of all the fires currently burning in Washington, Idaho and Montana. We will try to keep the list as updated as possible. You can also use the interactive map inside the story to see exactly where fires are burning relative to your location.
More >>Oregon State Police search for more witnesses in Eagle Creek fire investigation
Oregon State Police search for more witnesses in Eagle Creek fire investigation
HOOD RIVER COUNTY, Oregon - Eagle Creek Fire investigators are asking for the public's assistance Tuesday afternoon. The investigation surrounding the 10,000 acre human-caused wildfire burning about one mile south of Cascade Locks, Oregon is underway. The suspect has been identified as a 15-year-old male from Vancouver, Washington. It is believed he and others may have been using firework which started the forest fire along the Eagle Creek Trail.
More >>HOOD RIVER COUNTY, Oregon - Eagle Creek Fire investigators are asking for the public's assistance Tuesday afternoon. The investigation surrounding the 10,000 acre human-caused wildfire burning about one mile south of Cascade Locks, Oregon is underway. The suspect has been identified as a 15-year-old male from Vancouver, Washington. It is believed he and others may have been using firework which started the forest fire along the Eagle Creek Trail.
More >>Oregon's Eagle Creek Fire jumps river and ignites fire on Washington side
Oregon's Eagle Creek Fire jumps river and ignites fire on Washington side
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. - Oregon's Eagle Creek fire grew rapidly overnight thanks to some strong winds. The 10,000 acre blaze started Saturday about 35 miles east of Portland and is being fueled by unseasonable hot weather, dry vegetation and powerful winds. Overnight the fire sparked a fire across the river in Washington and prompted mandatory evacuations of multiple communities.
More >>MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. - Oregon's Eagle Creek fire grew rapidly overnight thanks to some strong winds. The 10,000 acre blaze started Saturday about 35 miles east of Portland and is being fueled by unseasonable hot weather, dry vegetation and powerful winds. Overnight the fire sparked a fire across the river in Washington and prompted mandatory evacuations of multiple communities.
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