Spent time trying to catch Smallmouth on the fly this weekend, didn’t work out that way but got to stop by Harvest Moon in Wilson Creek and Hunters Bar and Grill in Hunters. Highly recommend.
I know you all don’t have a crystal ball. Just trying to make a decision. My parents are in Cle Elum and I’m supposed to visit on Wednesday. I’m currently pregnant and nervous about traveling if the AQI is likely to get this high. Please be kind, I’m just trying to figure out if I should cancel this trip or not. This image is from IQAir.
Hi all, Wednesday is the peak night, the moon is cooperating, if the sky is clear this could be an EXCELLENT viewing year!
My wife and I rented a little place in Ronald, near Roslyn and Cle Elum. Any space nerds out in that area paying attention to this celestial event?
SR 291 has REOPENED.
After more than a week of closures, SR 291 has fully reopened between Spokane and Suncrest. The highway had been closed between Assembly Street and 7 Mile Road, and between Rutter Parkway and Swenson Road due to the Spokane Complex Fires.
Before reopening, our crews worked with the Cal 7 fire incident management team to make sure the highway was safe for travel. Crews used a drone to survey slope stability and removed dozens of hazardous trees along the corridor. A huge thank you to everyone involved in making the reopening possible.
While reopening SR 291 is an important step, we know communities throughout the area continue to face the impacts of the Spokane Complex Fires as response efforts continue.
Fire response efforts continue in the area. Please allow extra travel time, watch for firefighters entering the highway from side roads and be cautious of reduced visibility.
Level 3 evacuations may still be in place along portions of SR 291. A reopened highway does not mean evacuation orders have been lifted. Please check Spokane County's evacuation information before traveling into affected areas and continue to follow directions from emergency personnel.
Conditions can change quickly as fire response continues. Check our real-time travel map for current conditions and stay alert while traveling through the area.
As communities across Central and Eastern Washington continue to face the impacts of these devastating wildfires, here are the latest updates on state highways affected by fire and smoke.
SR 155 IS OPEN AS OF 12 P.M. TODAY
After being closed for nearly three weeks due to the Kaiser Fire, SR 155 has reopened.
Fire crews remain active along SR 155, and an advisory speed limit of 45 mph is in effect through the 30-mile corridor. Please allow extra travel time, watch for firefighters and emergency vehicles entering the highway from side roads and be prepared for reduced visibility.
Thank you to our crews, incident management teams and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation for helping safely reopen SR 155. Dozens of burned trees were removed, and guardrail repairs will continue. For current Kaiser Fire and evacuation information visit Colville Tribal Broadcasts, News and Information. Please follow emergency responder directions.
US 97 BLEWETT PASS IS OPEN
US 97 Blewett Pass reopened Monday, Aug. 3, after being temporarily closing due to wildfire conditions.
Fire crews remain active in the area, so motorists may encounter fire equipment and emergency vehicles. No current delays, but conditions can change quickly. Please use caution and stay alert.
SR 291 STILL CLOSED
SR 291 remains closed in multiple locations due to the Spokane Complex Fire, including between Assembly Street and Seven Mile Road, and between Rutter Parkway near Little Spokane River and Suncrest. Swenson Road also remains closed at SR 291 in Suncrest. Please use safe alternate routes, yield to emergency vehicles and expect delays.
Hot, dry conditions continue across the state and stronger winds today and tomorrow could increase fire risk. Our crews are monitoring forecasts and conditions. Even on reopened highways, fire crews remain active and conditions can change quickly. Do not drive past closure points. They are in place to protect travelers, firefighters and emergency responders – and we don’t want them pulled away from active fire response. Prepare for poor air quality that can reduce visibility and be extra vigilant for wildlife on or near the road. Check road conditions before you travel and always follow emergency responder directions.