Wash. News

Overheated Christmas Tree Causes Washington Fire

Firefighters say overheated Christmas lights sparked a fire in Mill Creek, Wash. that damaged a home and killed a 3-week-old puppy. The Everett Herald reports that the woman at the residence Sunday night walked into her living room to find …

Plan for Biomass Plant in Vancouver Canceled

Plans have been canceled for a power plant in Vancouver, Wash. that would have burned wood debris. Schneider Electric of Seattle had a contract with Clark County to build and operate a $28 million plant to supply heating and cooling …