Fires continue to burn in Central Washington
By Rita R. Robison This weekend, I went with my sister to a class reunion in Chelan, Wash. Since we were the organizers, we were worried about whether we might have to cancel the event due to the...
View ArticleSmoke from wildfires affecting air quality in state
Sixteen large wildfires and many smaller ones now span about 400,000 acres of Central and Eastern Washington. State health officials warn that smoke from the fires raise health concerns for people in...
View ArticleDon’t let a dead smoke detector fail to alert your family to a fire
Sunday is the switch to Daylight Saving Time. Be sure to use the change to remember to change the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. In 2016, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission...
View ArticleMake sure you change the batteries in your smoke and CO alarms now
It’s Daylight Saving Time. When you turn your clocks one hour forward, think safety, too, and change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Smoke and CO alarms need fresh batteries...
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