Firefighter arrests at Bear Gulch fire: Lawmakers, WA governor react
The two firefighters arrested at the Bear Gulch fire had entered the U.S. illegally, according to a news release Thursday from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. “While we don’t have all of the details yet,” Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove said in a statement, “this is all occurring at a time when the Trump administration’s crude and inhumane approach to immigration enforcement has intentionally and unnecessarily stoked fear and mistrust among members of the public — including firefighters putting their lives on the line to protect our State.” Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Fire Crew)
Bridge closure over White River severs a critical transportation link in western WA
The closure of a bridge connecting eastern King and Pierce counties is dealing a blow to businesses in the area and adding lots of time to commutes. But the White River Bridge could reopen to alternating traffic by the end of next month. A semitruck crash on Aug. 18 caused structural damage running the length of the bridge on State Route 410. Gov. Bob Ferguson on Wednesday declared a state of emergency due to the damage, potentially opening up federal dollars to reimburse for repair costs. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Department of Transportation)
Tri-Cities health program that provided free support for 1,000s shutting down
A Kadlec hospital resource in Richland that has provided free information and support to thousands of people since 1981 will close its doors this summer due to financial pressures on the hospital. The Washington State Hospital Association said earlier this year that the COVID-19 pandemic financially devastated the hospitals in the state. Although hospital finances statewide have improved some, 95% of hospitals still have financial margins of less than 5% or are operating at a loss, it said. Continue reading at Tri-City Herald. (Tri-City Herald)
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