Thursday, July 24 2014 2:25 AM EDT2014-07-24 06:25:30 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - A storm seemed to leave just as fast as it arrived Wednesday in Spokane. High winds blew over trees and utility lines, causing widespread power outages and some severe property damage. If you are in the area and can safely take a picture, please send them to pix@khq.com
SPOKANE, Wash. - A storm seemed to leave just as fast as it arrived Wednesday in Spokane. High winds blew over trees and utility lines, causing widespread power outages and some severe property damage. If you are in the area and can safely take a picture, please send them to pix@khq.com
Thursday, July 24 2014 1:53 AM EDT2014-07-24 05:53:56 GMT
ATHOL, Idaho - The storm that ripped through the Inland Northwest on Wednesday not only interrupted the fun at Silverwood Theme Park for a while, it also did some major damage to Silverwood's RV park across Highway 95.
ATHOL, Idaho - The storm that ripped through the Inland Northwest on Wednesday not only interrupted the fun at Silverwood Theme Park for a while, it also did some major damage to Silverwood's RV park across Highway 95. Several RVs and cars were damaged due to falling branches and trees. Only one injury was reported, and it was a very minor knee injury.Multiple crews were called into to remove the downed trees.
Thursday, July 24 2014 12:50 AM EDT2014-07-24 04:50:13 GMT
As many as 40 families were forced out of their homes Wednesday as a strong summer storm swept through the Riverside Village Mobile Home Park in the Riverside community north of Spokane.
As many as 40 families were forced out of their homes Wednesday as a strong summer storm swept through the Riverside Village Mobile Home Park in the Riverside community north of Spokane.
Thursday, July 24 2014 12:48 AM EDT2014-07-24 04:48:19 GMT
UPDATE: Officials say the massive wildfire that has destroyed about 150 homes in north-central Washington is now more than half contained.
UPDATE: Officials say the massive wildfire that has destroyed about 150 homes in north-central Washington is now more than half contained. Firefighters made good progress Wednesday as rain and hail fell. The moisture wasn't enough to extinguish the nearly 400-square-mile Carlton Complex of fires, but it gave crews a chance to dig lines along the south and east parts of the fire.
Wednesday, July 23 2014 9:35 PM EDT2014-07-24 01:35:37 GMT
One person was injured when strong winds caused tree branches to fall to the ground outside the Spokane County Courthouse in Wednesday afternoon.Fire crews and police officers told KHQ the person who was hit by the branches was quickly taken to the hospital.
One person was injured when strong winds caused tree branches to fall to the ground outside the Spokane County Courthouse in Wednesday afternoon.Fire crews and police officers told KHQ the person who was hit by the branches was quickly taken to the hospital.
Wednesday, July 23 2014 7:16 PM EDT2014-07-23 23:16:03 GMT
CHELAN COUNTY, Wash. - A helicopter crashed in Wenatchee on Wednesday.Allen Kenitzer of the Federal Aviation Administration in Renton says the crash occurred on Wednesday in Wenatchee for unknown reasons.
CHELAN COUNTY, Wash. - A helicopter crashed in Wenatchee on Wednesday.Allen Kenitzer of the Federal Aviation Administration in Renton says the crash occurred on Wednesday in Wenatchee for unknown reasons. He says the helicopter was a Bell 206A Jet Ranger.
Wednesday, July 23 2014 5:41 PM EDT2014-07-23 21:41:18 GMT
KHQ.COM - Potential afternoon thunderstorms expected Wednesday are a concern for the Carlton Complex fire because of the possibility of heavy rain and lightning strikes. Even a moderate 10-minute rain can cause flooding, debris flows, and landslides. >>>Flash Flood Warning Has Been Issued>>>
KHQ.COM - Potential afternoon thunderstorms expected Wednesday are a concern for the Carlton Complex fire because of the possibility of heavy rain and lightning strikes. Even a moderate 10-minute rain can cause flooding, debris flows, and landslides. >>>Flash Flood Warning Has Been Issued>>>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 5:31 PM EDT2014-07-23 21:31:25 GMT
KHQ.COM - Here are the latest updates as of 2:27pm on Wednesday for the Chiwaukum Complex Fire and the Mills Canyon Fire according to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center Tuesday Morning Brief: Chiwaukum has now burned 12,225 acres and is 10% contained. Mills Canyon fire remains at 22,571 acres. It is 90% contained.
KHQ.COM - Here are the latest updates as of 2:27pm on Wednesday for the Chiwaukum Complex Fire and the Mills Canyon Fire according to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center Tuesday Morning Brief: Chiwaukum has now burned 12,225 acres and is 10% contained. Mills Canyon fire remains at 22,571 acres. It is 90% contained.
Wednesday, July 23 2014 5:21 PM EDT2014-07-23 21:21:15 GMT
CHENEY, Wash. - In an effort to help students and their families impacted by the Carlton Complex fires, Eastern Washington University will send a team of financial aid counselors and outreach staff to Okanogan County to assist those who are planning to attend college this fall.
CHENEY, Wash. - In an effort to help students and their families impacted by the Carlton Complex fires, Eastern Washington University will send a team of financial aid counselors and outreach staff to Okanogan County to assist those who are planning to attend college this fall.
Wednesday, July 23 2014 5:14 PM EDT2014-07-23 21:14:57 GMT
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - Coeur d’Alene Police Detectives and the North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force are continuing to investigate the Robbery of The Jitterz coffee stand in the 2800 block of Government Way. The suspect is described as a white male, early 20’s, 5’08”-5’09”, very skinny build, white T-shirt, blue jean shorts.
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - Coeur d’Alene Police Detectives and the North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force are continuing to investigate the Robbery of The Jitterz coffee stand in the 2800 block of Government Way. The suspect is described as a white male, early 20’s, 5’08”-5’09”, very skinny build, white T-shirt, blue jean shorts.
