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What's NIFC? Explaining the wildfire center ahead of President Biden's Idaho visit

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What's NIFC? Explaining the wildfire center ahead of President Biden's Idaho visit

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'Megafire' declared near Mount Rainier after exceeding 100,000 acres

The Schneider Springs Fire is more than 100,000 acres and may not be fully contained until Oct. 1.
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Scorched Earth

The wildfire trends are unmistakable. There are more wildfires, they are bigger and they are more devastating. Every year, there is more scorched Earth.
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Scorched Earth: Why Washington wildfires are getting bigger

"Scorched Earth" examines how climate change and old forest management practices are impacting wildfires now – and how new practices may lead us out.
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KING 5's Glenn Farley gives update on wildfires in Washington state

Glenn is hosting a new special called "Scorched Earth," which takes a deep dive into the growing threat of wildfires in Washington state. #newdaynw
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KING 5's Glenn Farley gives update on wildfires in Washington state - New Day NW

Glenn is hosting a new special called "Scorched Earth" which takes a deep dive into the growing threat of wildfires in Washington state. #newdaynw
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Human-caused fires up 55% compared to 2020, Washington Dept. of Natural Resources says

In Washington, human-caused fires like those started by cigarettes, campfires and more account for a total of 737 fires.
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Tacoma’s Owen Beach undergoing makeover to protect against rising sea levels

Construction to protect Owen Beach from rising sea levels is expected to be done next year.
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Washington heat wave offers glimpse of climate change’s impact on beer

An early summer heat wave in the Pacific Northwest triggered early season snowmelt and compounded the effects of drought.
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What drives big wildfires in western Washington? This meteorological phenomenon is a factor

Western Washington doesn’t always get strong east winds, but when the winds do arrive, they can lead to huge wildfires.
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What drives big wildfires in western Washington? This meteorological phenomenon is a factor

Western Washington doesn’t always get strong east winds, but when the winds do arrive, they can lead to huge wildfires.
Scorched Earth

Dry farmland and a defunct resort; the repercussions of Lake Mead's water shortage

The Bureau of Reclamation declared the first-ever Level 1 water shortage condition for Lake Mead. It sets off a series of water cuts that take effect in 2022.

How Washington’s new farmworker overtime law could affect farms

Police identify Pasco school bus driver fatally stabbed in front of students

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What's NIFC? Explaining the wildfire center ahead of President Biden's Idaho visit

'Megafire' declared near Mount Rainier after exceeding 100,000 acres

Scorched Earth

Scorched Earth: Why Washington wildfires are getting bigger

KING 5's Glenn Farley gives update on wildfires in Washington state

KING 5's Glenn Farley gives update on wildfires in Washington state - New Day NW

Human-caused fires up 55% compared to 2020, Washington Dept. of Natural Resources says

Tacoma’s Owen Beach undergoing makeover to protect against rising sea levels

Washington heat wave offers glimpse of climate change’s impact on beer

What drives big wildfires in western Washington? This meteorological phenomenon is a factor

What drives big wildfires in western Washington? This meteorological phenomenon is a factor

Dry farmland and a defunct resort; the repercussions of Lake Mead's water shortage

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