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Washington biggest fire in history could burn until it snows this fall
2015-08-25 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Mashable: The Okanogan Complex wildfire in Washington State has become the largest wildfire in state history, burning more than 400 square miles and counting, beating another fire that earned the dubious title just last year. As of Monday morning, the fire was only 10% contained, and officials warn that it could continue burning until snow arrives in the fall. See also: You can now Google your home to see if you should go solar The fire, which has now surpassed last year's Carlton Complex blazes, is...
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Which Washington companies are at risk in all the market tumult?
2015-08-25 02:32:46| IT Services - Topix.net
Following one of the biggest one-day point losses in Dow Jones history on Monday, are there companies in Greater Washington that stand with more uncertainty? Each company is different, but some, such as Arlington-based energy company The AES Corp., have greater exposure to international markets than others, said Terry Clower , Northern Virginia chair and professor of public policy at George Mason University's Center for Regional Analysis. AES closed Monday at $11.53 a share, a 3.92 percent drop.
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Photos: Smoke Envelopes Oregon, Washington In 24 Hours
2015-08-24 02:23:33| Waste Management - Topix.net
Smoke from Washington wildfires is on its way out, but the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and public health officials continue to warn people to limit their time outdoors until the haze clears. Air quality is classified as unhealthy as of Sunday morning and visibility was limited in cities along Interstate 84 and throughout the Willamette Valley after smoke from numerous fires funneled down the Columbia River Gorge.
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Smoke blankets parts of Washington state as firefighters guard town from flames
2015-08-23 00:18:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: Firefighters battling a group of fierce wildfires in central Washington state labored on Saturday to expand containment lines outside a lakeside resort town, as large blazes scorched dry land in other parts of the U.S. West. The continuing fight against a complex of fires near the town of Chelan came a day after President Barack Obama signed a federal declaration of emergency for Washington state to coordinate relief efforts in 11 counties and several Indian reservations hard hit by wildfires....
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Google Turns From Innovator to Washington Insider in Latest Fight
2015-08-21 22:19:39| Wireless - Topix.net
NEW YORK -- If any industry and region has embodied the spirit of creativity and unapologetic change, it has been Silicon Valley. But the upstart is now part of the establishment with a corner K Street office, Washington's famed lobbying corridor.
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