A wildfire burning near Bingen along the Columbia River has surpassed 11,000 acres, though some progress has been made on the ...

State resources support local firefighters against the Burdoin Fire, now covering 2,000 acres in Klickitat County.

The Burdoin Fire in the Columbia River Gorge has scorched nearly 11,000 acres in Klickitat County, forcing a portion of ...

Under federal income tax rates, that leaves the average fire survivor turning over about one-third of their PacifiCorp ...

Some smoke also may be drifting over the Tri-Cities from other fires in the area, according to the National Weather Service. The air quality remained moderate in the Tri-Cities despite the smell of ...

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson and Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove met with crews and provided an update Thursday.

From failed fire hydrants to Medicaid schemes, California's fiscal problems extend beyond high-speed rail as taxpayers and ...

Two funeral homes, and St. Mary's Cathedral, are assisting the families of loved ones killed in the Gabriel House fire.

According to the National Fire Prevention Association, constructing a new fire station can cost anywhere between $412 to ...

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’snews reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar ...

Mike DeWine has put together what he calls the Property Tax Reform Working Group, a straightforward name for an effort with ...

Mayor Gloria announces a pivotal agreement with Caltrans to clear unsafe encampments and offer help, aiming to change how ...