Spokane Valley Fire Mobilization, Hit-and-Run Appeal

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  State fire resources were mobilized to support containment efforts for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire“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 is 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 is near Vantage“near Vantage.”
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire was on July 8, 2026“The Ryegrass Coulee Fire started on July 8, 2026, at approximately 4:51 p.m.”
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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 is estimated at 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire threatens homes“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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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire threatens 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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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire threatens structures in Vantage“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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  Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization“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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  The mobilization was at 7:45 p.m. on July 8“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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  The mobilization was at the request of Fire Chief William Rose“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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  Fire Chief William Rose is of Kittitas County Fire District 4“Fire Chief William Rose, Kittitas County Fire District 4.”
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  The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is at Level 2 partial activation“The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2, partial activation, to help coordinate state assistance for the Ryegrass Coulee Fire.”
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  Two wildland strike teams were dispatched to aid containment“Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered two wildland strike teams and air resources to aid in containment efforts.”
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  Air resources were dispatched to aid containment“Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered two wildland strike teams and air resources to aid in containment efforts.”
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  The WSP is seeking witnesses for 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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  The injury hit-and-run collision occurred on June 25, 2026“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 injury hit-and-run collision was at 1:56 a.m.“A pedestrian was walking in the westbound lane in the same area. The unknown vehicle struck the pedestrian and fled the collision scene. 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. 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. Your assistance is appreciated as detectives work to locate the suspect and suspect vehicle. Release sent by Trooper Kelsey Harding, D7 PIO The post WSP seeking witnesses to an injury hit-and-run collision appeared first on Washington State Patrol . Source: https://wsp.wa.gov/wsp-seeking-witnesses-to-an-injury-hit-and-run-collision/”
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  The injury hit-and-run collision was on westbound State Route 96“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.”
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  The injury hit-and-run collision was near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE“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.”
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  The injury hit-and-run collision was in Mill CreekNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  A pedestrian was struck by a silver/grey 90s/early 2000s 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 an unknown license plate“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.”
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  The Chevrolet Tahoe fled the sceneNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Chevrolet Tahoe is missing a passenger side marker light“The unknown vehicle is missing the passenger side marker light.”
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  The driver was described as a white male in his 40s or 50s“A witness described the driver as a white male, approximately 40-50s, with a younger looking female passenger.”
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  The driver had a younger female passengerNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.