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State fire resources have been mobilized for two wildfires in central Washington“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Ryegrass Coulee Fire located in Kittitas County, near Vantage.”
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Washington State Patrol records state fire resources have been mobilized for two wildfires in central WashingtonNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire began July 8 at 4:51 p.m.“The Ryegrass Coulee Fire started on July 8, 2026, at approximately 4:51 p.m.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire began near Vantage in Kittitas County“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Ryegrass Coulee Fire located in Kittitas County, near Vantage.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire has burned 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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The Ryegrass Coulee Fire is threatening homes and power infrastructure“It is burning in grass, brush, and timber and is threatening homes, power infrastructure, and structures in the community of Vantage.”
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State Fire Chief John Batiste authorized state assistance on July 8 at 7:45 p.m.“Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July 8, 2026, at 7:45 p.m. at the request of Fire Chief William Rose, Kittitas County Fire District 4.”
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Local fire chief William Rose requested help“Fire Chief William Rose, Kittitas County Fire District 4.”
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Evacuation levels 2 and 3 are in effect for the community of Vantage“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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The Chelan Hills Fire started July 4 at 12:05 a.m.“The Chelan Hills Fire started on July 4, 2026, at approximately 12:05 a.m.”
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The Chelan Hills Fire started near Orondo and Chelan Falls in Douglas County“July 4, 2026 Douglas County – State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Chelan Hills Fire located in Douglas County, near Orondo and Chelan Falls.”
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The Chelan Hills Fire covers 400 acres“This fire is estimated at 400 acres and”
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State fire resources were mobilized July 4 at 4:30 a.m.“Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July 4, 2026, at 4:30 a.m. at the request of Assistant Fire Chief Justin Dennis, Douglas County Fire District 4.”
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Douglas County Fire District 4 Assistant Fire Chief Justin Dennis requested help“Assistant Fire Chief Justin Dennis, Douglas County Fire District 4.”
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The Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses to an injury hit-and-run collision“WSP seeking witnesses to an injury hit-and-run collision — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:06:57 +0000
July 7, 2026 MILL CREEK, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is actively investigating an injury hit-and-run collision that occurred at 1:56 a.m. on June 25, 2026, on westbound State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE.”
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An injury hit-and-run collision occurred June 25 at 1:56 a.m.“July 7, 2026 MILL CREEK, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is actively investigating an injury hit-and-run collision that occurred at 1:56 a.m. on June 25, 2026, on westbound State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE.”
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The collision occurred on State Route 96 near Dumas Road in Mill CreekNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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A pedestrian was struck by a silver/grey Chevrolet Tahoe“A silver/grey late 90s, early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe style vehicle with an unknown license plate was westbound on State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE. A pedestrian was walking in the westbound lane in the same area. The unknown vehicle struck the pedestrian and fled the collision scene.”
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The Chevrolet Tahoe had a missing passenger side marker light“The unknown vehicle continued westbound on State Route 96 over Interstate 5 into Everett, Wash. on 128th St SW. A witness described the driver as a white male, approximately 40-50s, with a younger looking female passenger. Camera footage captured the unknown vehicle that was involved in the hit-and-run injury collision. As a result of the collision, the vehicle is missing the passenger side marker light. See screen shot below from camera footage.”
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The Chevrolet Tahoe fled westbound over Interstate 5 into Everett“The unknown vehicle continued westbound on State Route 96 over Interstate 5 into Everett, Wash. on 128th St SW.”
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WSP Detective Nick Brockman is asking for dashcam footage or eyewitnesses“WSP Detective Nick Brockman is asking for witnesses of the collision, anyone with information on the fleeing vehicle, or anyone who was in the area at the time with a dash camera to call (360) 757-2008.”
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WSP Detective Nick Brockman is asking for dashcam footage or eyewitnesses to call (360) 757-2008“WSP Detective Nick Brockman is asking for witnesses of the collision, anyone with information on the fleeing vehicle, or anyone who was in the area at the time with a dash camera to call (360) 757-2008.”