Eastern Washington
Coverage of Eastern Washington in the Nexus archive.
- We launched a war on nature. Now we are in a climate warzone | Rebecca Solnit
The article highlights the devastating impacts of climate change, including extreme heat causing an estimated 20,000 deaths in Europe, wildfires destroying 600 homes in eastern Washington, and firefighters losing their lives battling climate-fueled fires in Europe and North America. Smoke from these fires has altered air quality and sunlight.
- Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of the devastating Spokane wildfires
Authorities arrested a 37-year-old man suspected of starting one of the devastating wildfires in eastern Washington. The wildfires have left many residents uncertain about the survival of their homes.
- Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced evacuation of 60,000 people
Wildfires in eastern Washington state burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area. The fires, which covered 21 sq km over the weekend, are part of dozens of wildfires across the western US that have overwhelmed firefighting agencies.
- Eastern Washington fires destroy 600 structures and force 60,000 to evacuate
Wildfires in eastern Washington, particularly around Spokane, destroyed at least 600 structures and forced 60,000 people to evacuate. The fires, part of dozens across the western US, have overwhelmed federal and local agencies, with 390 square miles burned and some fires still uncontained.
- Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 60,000 people
Wildfires in eastern Washington state forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area, including patients at a U.S. Veterans Affairs hospital, and destroyed at least 600 homes, businesses, and other structures.
- Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes
Wildfires in eastern Washington state have led to the evacuation of approximately 5,000 homes and the destruction of around 600 structures, including homes, businesses, and other buildings. The fires remained uncontained as of Sunday.
- Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes
Wildfires in eastern Washington have forced the evacuation of approximately 5,000 homes and destroyed around 600 structures, including homes, businesses, and other buildings. The fires remained uncontained as of Sunday, according to authorities.
- Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes
Wildfires in eastern Washington have forced the evacuation of approximately 5,000 homes and destroyed around 600 structures, including homes, businesses, and other buildings. The fires remained uncontained as of Sunday.
- Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes
Wildfires in eastern Washington have burned 600 homes, businesses, and other buildings, leading to the evacuation of 5,000 homes. The fires remained uncontained as of Sunday.
- Eastern Washington wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes
High winds drove a wildfire into an eastern Washington neighborhood, forcing the evacuation of about 1,500 people and destroying at least 15 homes, according to officials.
- Eastern Washington wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes
A wildfire driven by high winds in eastern Washington forced the evacuation of 1,500 residents and destroyed some homes in Spokane. The fire, which started Tuesday, burned 225 acres and was 10% contained by Wednesday, with officials assessing damage and warning of increased wind risks.
- High hantavirus levels found in rodents in parts of US — suggesting greater exposure risk: study
A study has identified high levels of hantavirus in rodents in parts of the United States, indicating increased exposure risk for residents. The Palouse region, spanning eastern Washington and north-central Idaho in the Pacific Northwest, shows the biggest prevalence of the virus.