Tonasket NewsLocal news for Tonasket, WA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.2. Badger Mountain families allowed to return home- July 18, 2008 EAST WENATCHEE &8212 A mandatory evacuation order for Badger Mountain residents was rescinded Tuesday night as firefighters continued to strengthen lines and mop up a wildland fire that has threatened homes ...http://www.topix.net/city/tonasket-wa/2008/07/2-badger-mountain-families-allowed-to-return... Cayuse fire contained, Badger Mountain 65 percent contained- July 16, 2008 TONASKET &8212 The 1,778-acre Cayuse fire, 12 miles east of Tonasket, was 100 percent contained at 6 p.m. today while fire lines were holding at the Badger Mountain fire late this afternoon.http://www.topix.net/city/tonasket-wa/2008/07/cayuse-fire-contained-badger-mountain-65-per... Mr. 'Ford:' Tonasket couple collect more than 50 antique cars, trucks"- July 16, 2008 The Holmes purchased the 'Pink Lady', a 1957 Thunderbird, seven years ago as a golden wedding anniversary present to themselves.http://www.topix.net/city/tonasket-wa/2008/07/mr-ford-tonasket-couple-collect-more-than-50... Fire danger high in E. Wash.- July 15, 2008 The biggest fire to strike Washington's south Cascade Range in decades continued to grow Monday, as weather forecasters warned of hazardous fire conditions for most of the east side of the state.http://www.topix.net/city/tonasket-wa/2008/07/fire-danger-high-in-e-wash?fromrss=1 Possibility 'high' fire could grow to the north and northeast- July 14, 2008 The Badger Mountain Fire continues to challenge firefighters this evening, but the Browns Canyon Fire is now in mop-up mode, according to fire officials.http://www.topix.net/city/tonasket-wa/2008/07/possibility-high-fire-could-grow-to-the-nort... Spokane Valley residents return to homes after fire- July 14, 2008 Two hundred Spokane Valley residents who were forced to evacuate by Friday's destructive fire that burned 13 homes were allowed to return to their homes Sunday.http://www.topix.net/city/tonasket-wa/2008/07/spokane-valley-residents-return-to-homes-aft... Crews concentrate on mopping up Carpenter Gulch fire- July 13, 2008 While some firefighters headed to higher priority blazes near Spokane and Tonasket, most of the crew that was battling the Car-penter Gulch blaze near Tampico remained on site Saturday, mopping up hot spots.http://www.topix.net/city/tonasket-wa/2008/07/crews-concentrate-on-mopping-up-carpenter-gu... Cayuse Wildland Fire- July 12, 2008 What's been happening: A fire was started approx 12 miles east of Tonasket on Wednesday the 9th around 1530.http://www.topix.net/city/tonasket-wa/2008/07/cayuse-wildland-fire?fromrss=1 Badger Mountain Fire makes run overnight- July 12, 2008 About 50 homes in the Longview area north of Lincoln Rock State Park were evacuated late Friday night after the Badger Mountain Fire, which was calm much of the day, made an aggressive run to the northwest.http://www.topix.net/city/tonasket-wa/2008/07/badger-mountain-fire-makes-run-overnight?fro... Cayuse Mountain fire quickly burns 500 acres- July 12, 2008 A fire near Tonasket in Okanogan County has quickly grown to 500 acres and is threatening two homes.http://www.topix.net/city/tonasket-wa/2008/07/cayuse-mountain-fire-quickly-burns-500-acres... |