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from Algemeiner
Elvis Presley’s Jewish Roots Highlighted on his 35th Yahrtzheit
On the 35th anniversary of his death Thursday, Tablet magazine highlighted something about Elvis Presley that even his die-hard fans probably don’t know: he’s Jewish!
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from the Wenatchee World:
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| The wildfire burning in Grand Coulee can be seen in the hills just outside of town. |
Michelle McNiel & K.C. Mehaffey, World staff writers
K.C. Mehaffey, World staff writer
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from NCWTV.com:
(Grand Coulee, WA) A new fire erputed late Tuesday night above Coulee Dam and Elmer City. The estimated size of the fire is roughly a 1,000 acres of grassland and sage brush and is burning near Nespelem and down through Swawilla Basin. Fire crews estimated that a 0% containment as of Wednesday afternoon. Some homeowners have been evacuated as a precaution.
Authorities have closed State Route 155 at mile maker 30-34.
Elmer City was named after my grand uncle, Elmer Seaton. - C. S.
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Buffalo Lake Road Fire grows to 7,800 acres and continues to threaten homes near Elmer City
(Coulee Dam, WA) The Buffalo Lake Road Fire started at 2030 on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 and grew quickly due to high winds burning approximately 7,800 acres by the evening of August 15.
This fire is located approximately 3.5 miles north of Coulee Dam, WA.
Initial suppression efforts included building dozer lines and providing structure protection. The Firefighters dealt with wind-driven fire fueled by grass, sage, and bitter brush. Nine homes were threatened and 3 evacuated. One outbuilding (a barn) burned.
Coordination is occurring between the Colville Confederated Tribes, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Washington Department of Natural Resources, US Bureau of Reclamation, and Local Fire Districts.
Road Closures include Peter Dan Road and Buffalo Lake Road. Highway 155 is currently being detoured to the Lower River Road between Belvedere and Coulee Dam.
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THIS JUST IN from Kelsea Watts who's covering the fire near Elmer City: Briefing coming up at 8am in Nespelem, we'll be there, hopefully that will give us insight as to whether we should stay today. Fire is 7,800 acres, 2 outbuildings burned, no homes in immediate danger. Around 11pm, the level 2 evac order was lifted, and everyone in Coulee Dam and Elmer City is back on level 1, which means start thinking about what you would need to pack if ordered to do so. Fire jumped Hwy 155 yesterday. 155 still closed between Coulee Dam & Elmer City, a detour is in place. We still saw a lot of heavy smoke this morning, farther to the east it appeared.
JUST IN from KHQ's Blake Jensen who just tweeted this from the Taylor Bridge Fire: Chimney is all that is left standing of this house after the fire moved through.
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from NCWTV.com:
Yesterday, fire activity was erratic and mainly wind driven from the northwest. The fire made an advance north of the windfarm and east of SR97 where firefighters were able to stop the fire spread. Crews were able to make good progress near the Sun Light Waters community using aircraft to suppress the fire. A DC10 VLAT (very large air tanker) was one of the resources use. Three retardant drops were made releasing 12,000 gallons of retardant per drop. No additional structures have been lost in that area. Overnight crews continued patrolling around structures and checking for hot spots.
Today, firefighters will focus efforts along the Hidden Valley area to the Bettas Valley area. Fireline is within eyeshot of structures near Emerick Road, west of SR 97. Crews continue to patrol around structures, checking for hotspots west of Reecer Creek Road and south of Lower Green Canyon. Burn out operations will take place along SR10 between SR97 junction and Swauk Creek to help in reducing fuels that can potentially flare-up and burn.
Approximately 900 firefighters are now assigned to the Taylor Bridge Fire. Air attack resources will continue work along the northern border of the fire perimeter where access by crews is difficult.
Just in from @KHQKelseyWatts: Just look at the line of fire behind Tilmus St in Coulee Dam. A lot of families worried and 22 told to pack up.
Idaho declares statewide fire disaster, mobilizes Guard
Betsy Z. Russell The Spokesman-Review
Taylor Bridge fire 25 percent contained
Official: I-90 remains open, but conditions could change
From Staff And Wire Reports
Washington gains jobs; jobless rate up
Tom Sowa The Spokesman-Review
There's an old saying: "Don't burn your food." That includes food for your food. - C. S.
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(Coulee Dam, WA) The Buffalo Lake Road Fire started at 2030 on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 and grew quickly due to high winds burning approximately 7,800 acres by the evening of August 15.
This fire is located approximately 3.5 miles north of Coulee Dam, WA.
Initial suppression efforts included building dozer lines and providing structure protection. The Firefighters dealt with wind-driven fire fueled by grass, sage, and bitter brush. Nine homes were threatened and 3 evacuated. One outbuilding (a barn) burned.
Coordination is occurring between the Colville Confederated Tribes, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Washington Department of Natural Resources, US Bureau of Reclamation, and Local Fire Districts.
Road Closures include Peter Dan Road and Buffalo Lake Road. Highway 155 is currently being detoured to the Lower River Road between Belvedere and Coulee Dam.
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from KHQ Local News:
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| Aerial photo of Taylor Bridge Fire damage. Washington DNR photo |
from NCWTV.com & KHQ Local News:
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from NCWTV.com:
Taylor Bridge Fire containment at 25% as 900 fire fighters continue to fight fire
(Cle Elum, WA) The Taylor Bridge Fire started on Monday, August 13, at approximately 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon. The fire continues to burn in grassland, sage brush, and timber. The incident is under unified command with agencies from: WA DNR, Kittitas County Fire Districts 1 and 7, Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue, and the WA Incident Management Team 2.
Yesterday, fire activity was erratic and mainly wind driven from the northwest. The fire made an advance north of the windfarm and east of SR97 where firefighters were able to stop the fire spread. Crews were able to make good progress near the Sun Light Waters community using aircraft to suppress the fire. A DC10 VLAT (very large air tanker) was one of the resources use. Three retardant drops were made releasing 12,000 gallons of retardant per drop. No additional structures have been lost in that area. Overnight crews continued patrolling around structures and checking for hot spots.
Today, firefighters will focus efforts along the Hidden Valley area to the Bettas Valley area. Fireline is within eyeshot of structures near Emerick Road, west of SR 97. Crews continue to patrol around structures, checking for hotspots west of Reecer Creek Road and south of Lower Green Canyon. Burn out operations will take place along SR10 between SR97 junction and Swauk Creek to help in reducing fuels that can potentially flare-up and burn.
Approximately 900 firefighters are now assigned to the Taylor Bridge Fire. Air attack resources will continue work along the northern border of the fire perimeter where access by crews is difficult.
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from The Spokesman-Review
Betsy Z. Russell The Spokesman-Review
Official: I-90 remains open, but conditions could change
From Staff And Wire Reports
Tom Sowa The Spokesman-Review
EPA seeks cleaner ethanol by using grain sorghum
Crop needs less water, not as relied upon as corn
Blake Nicholson Associated Press
Crop needs less water, not as relied upon as corn
Blake Nicholson Associated Press
Anthony L. Komaroff Universal Uclick
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Landmarks: South Hill water tower has unique style
Stefanie Pettit The Spokesman-Review
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