Latest WA-261 Washington News Reports
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Dust storm causes zero visibility, closes I-90 and Highway 261 near Ritzville
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- Ritzville
- WA-261
- source: Bing
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- Sep 25, 2026 3:20pm
A dust storm causing zero visibility and multiple crashes has closed I-90 and Highway 261 near Ritzville, according to the National Weather Service and the Spokane Regional ... Read More
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Fire near Dayton has burned more than 9,500 acres
- Washington
- Dayton
- US 12
- source: Bing
- 65 views
- Jun 17, 2026 6:39pm
The Tucannon Fire near the intersection of U.S. Highway 12 and State Route 261 north of Dayton and west of Pomeroy has burned more than 9,500 acres and is growing, according to the Southeast ... Read More
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Ritzville woman dies more than two weeks after car crash
- Washington
- Ritzville
- source: Bing
- 108 views
- Jan 31, 2025 7:05pm
A Ritzville woman died Friday at a hospital from injuries sustained in a car crash more than two weeks ago. Melissa D. Ames, 51, was driving Jan. 15 about 3 miles south of Ritzville on State Route 261 ... Read More
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Woman dies after car crash on State Route 261 near Ritzville
- Washington
- Ritzville
- source: Bing
- 88 views
- Jan 31, 2025 09:40am
According to Washington State Patrol, the crash occurred on State Route 261. The woman involved in the accident veered off the road and rolled 30 feet before coming to a stop. Investigators have ... Read More
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- source: Bing
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- Jan 27, 2025 02:22am
SEATTLE - This week will mark the 25th anniversary of the crash of Alaska Airlines 261, a Seattle-bound flight that crashed into the Pacific Ocean. Families of the victims are planning a ... Read More
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2 people killed in crash on SR 261 near Ritzville
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- Ritzville
- WA-261
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- Feb 16, 2022 10:16pm
ADAMS CO., Wash. - Two people were killed in a crash on SR 261 near Ritzville Wednesday night. According to Washington State Patrol, the crash happened eight miles south of Ritzville just before 6:30 ... Read More
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Ritzville, WA - Fatal Rollover Crash on US Hwy 395 at I-90 Interchange
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- Ritzville
- WA-261
- source: Bing
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- Dec 08, 2024 07:40am
Ritzville, WA (December 8, 2024) - A tragic rollover crash occurred Saturday afternoon on US Hwy 395 near the Interstate 90 interchange, leaving one person dead and several others injured. The ... Read More
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Washington state sends strike team to Highway 261 Fire
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- WA-261
- source: Bing
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- May 28, 2025 5:00pm
A strike team, hand crew and helicopter has been mobilized to assist at the Highway 261 Fire, according to the Washington State Fire Marshal's Office. The fire is near the town of Starbuck in ... Read More
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200-acre fire burning in Columbia County, nearby fire agencies mobilized
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- WA-261
- source: Bing
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- May 29, 2025 07:50am
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Wash. - The Washington State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) has authorized state fire assistance to support Columbia County fire crews in fighting the 200-acre Highway 261 Fire. Read More
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Troopers investigating fatal crash south of Ritzville
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- Ritzville
- WA-261
- source: Bing
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- Feb 04, 2020 09:30am
Washington State Patrol troopers are investigating after a fatal crash near Ritzville. According to Trooper J. Sevigney, the crash involved a car and a semi and happened on SR 261 five miles ... Read More
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UPDATE: 52-Year-Old Woman Dies in 10 Car Collision Along I-90 Near Ritzville
- Washington
- Ritzville
- WA-261
- source: Bing
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- Dec 19, 2013 4:00pm
NEAR RITZVILLE, WA - Washington State Patrol have confirmed 52-year-old Jean Amidon from Whitefish, Montana died in the 10-car collision on I-90 about 7 miles east of Ritzville Friday. Troopers ... Read More
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D.C. plane collision looms over the 25th anniversary of Alaska 261 crash
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- WA-261
- source: Bing
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- Feb 01, 2025 10:00pm
For weeks, Seattle-area residents who lost loved ones on Alaska Airlines Flight 261 prepared to mark the ... plane flying from Wichita, Kan., to Washington, D.C., collided with an Army helicopter ... Read More
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Woman killed in rollover crash near Ritzville
- Washington
- Ritzville
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Jan 31, 2025 11:35am
According to Washington State Patrol, 51-year-old Melissa Ames was heading south on State Route 261 south of Ritzville around 1 p.m. January 15. Troopers say Ames lost control at a curve and ... Read More
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High-speed chase near Ritzville, driver faces multiple charges after crash
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- Ritzville
- WA-261
- source: Bing
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- Oct 24, 2024 5:00pm
RITZVILLE, Wash. - Adams County deputies arrested a man after he reportedly fled from a trooper and deputies during a high-speed chase. According to deputies, Washington State Patrol troopers ... Read More
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Is Palouse Falls Worth the Drive?
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- WA-261
- source: Bing
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- Aug 26, 2023 05:50am
Palouse Falls State Park is located in southeast Washington state, about 43 miles south of I-90 ... Highway 26 runs north, while Highway 261 runs west and south. Palouse Falls State Park is less than ... Read More
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261 Hale Road Beaufort River WA 6394
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- WA-261
- source: Bing
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- Jul 18, 2023 10:51pm
This exceptional rural lifestyle property, situated just off the Albany Highway between Albany and Perth, offers a golden opportunity to embrace a tranquil countryside lifestyle while operating ... Read More
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TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Wednesday info, with closure continuing for ramp to NB 99
- Washington
- WA-261
- source: Bing
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- May 03, 2023 06:00am
Good morning. It's Wednesday, May 3rd. We start with a continuing closure that started Tuesday evening: The ramp from the eastbound West Seattle Bridge to northbound Highway 99 is closed until WSDOT - ... Read More
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Recent Washington Accident News
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- WA-261
- source: Bing
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- Dec 23, 2022 10:42am
The Washington State Department of Transport reported a multi-vehicle crash on Thursday. The accident occurred on Interstate 90 at around 9:30 a.m. According to the officials,... The Washington State ... Read More
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Best Cheap Car Insurance Quotes in Washington (2022)
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- WA-261
- source: Bing
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- Nov 16, 2022 03:47am
Quotes for minimum coverage meet the Washington state minimum requirements of $25,000 in bodily injury liability coverage per person and $50,000 per accident, along with $10,000 in property damage ... Read More
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65-year-old John M Gielisch and 63-year-old Edward D Bartlette died after a crash south of Ritzville (Ritzville, WA)
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- Ritzville
- WA-261
- source: Bing
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- Apr 07, 2022 10:29am
of Ritzville, died of his injuries at the scene. The driver of the Explorer, Edward D Bartlette, of Yelm, Washington, also succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Both men were buckled up at the time ... Read More
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70-year-old Donna A Candler injured after a single-car crash on U.S. Highway 12 near Dayton (Dayton, WA)
- Washington
- Dayton
- US 12
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Feb 04, 2022 06:03am
As per the initial information, the single-vehicle accident took place at the junction of U.S. Highway 12 and State Route 261, approximately 17 miles north of Dayton at around ... Valiant Advocates to ... Read More
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