Eastern Washington
Coverage of Eastern Washington in the Nexus archive.
- 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.