1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1330+ words) When power lines are blamed for starting a wildfire, costs to utilities can stretch into the billions and trickle down to consumers. Earlier this year, PacifiCorp settled a federal lawsuit over its lines allegedly starting six fires in Oregon and…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1269+ words) We’ll have those stories, coming up on SPR News Today. Part of the Spokane River has run dry for the second consecutive year. The affected stretch is in Spokane Valley, between Barker Road and Sullivan Road. SPR’s Audrey Nelson has…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (1290+ words) If your home has been damaged or destroyed by wildfire, you must have it tested for asbestos before you’re allowed to move ahead with restoration. Steve Jackson talked with a testing professional about the best way to do that. Michael…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (752+ words) Nearly 700,000 acres have burned across Idaho so far this year, and state officials are predicting fire risk will remain high through September. As the costs to fight fires increase, state agency staff said they plan to increase Idaho’s dedicated funding…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (1518+ words) This morning, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Washington Department of Ecology start cleanup of hazardous household materials in Spokane. Homes destroyed by wildfires must have these materials removed before the owners can move forward with construction. Brooks Stanfield is…...