Regional News
What's happening in the region? Here's a roundup of news from Spokane, Montana and other regional areas.
Severe drought devastates Washington state's wheat crop
Only about 10 percent of Washington's wheat crop comes from farms with irrigation. The rest of the farms rely on rain
Grizzly bear in fatal Montana attack was guarding food cache
Man died two days after the attack, having not spoken to investigators
Dry California tourist town to guests: 'Please conserve'
Longer-term solutions are being considered, including bringing water by barge, plane and train
Oregon's most populous county issues indoor mask requirement
Officials say that the mandate will be enforced and that people who defy the mask requirement could face fines up to $1,000
Washington mandates vaccine for state, health care workers
The order applies to those working remotely
Canada begins allowing vaccinated US citizens to visit again
The U.S. has said it will extend its closure to all Canadians making nonessential trips until at least Aug. 21
Wildfire explodes to third-largest in California history
The Dixie Fire had consumed about 432,813 acres
We lost Greenville.' Wildfire decimates California town
“You are in imminent danger and you MUST leave now!”
Hot, gusty weather could mean explosive fire growth in West
The fire has threatened thousands of homes and destroyed 67 houses and other buildings since breaking out July 14
Seattle's mayoral primary is a contest between liberal camps
Fifteen candidates are seeking to advance to the November election
Families urge using new DNA tech to ID Pearl Harbor unknowns
The issue is what to do with the 85 Arizona unknowns buried in a Hawaii cemetery
Evacuations lifted as progress made against fires in US West
California's Dixie Fire covered nearly 388 square miles
Citing delta variant, Washington state urges indoor masks
The advice is for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people
EPA orders $65,250 penalty for pesticide company
Simplot did not respond to a request for comment
Western wildfires grow, but better weather helps crews
At least 2,000 homes were ordered evacuated at some point during the fire