Fire, Hit-and-Run Collision Reported in Pullman Area

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  State fire assistance was mobilized for two separate wildfires“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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  State fire assistance was mobilized for wildfires on July 4 and July 8, 2026“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. 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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  State fire assistance was mobilized for wildfires according to Washington State Patrol records“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, burning near Vantage in Kittitas County, started July 8“The Ryegrass Coulee Fire started on July 8, 2026, at approximately 4:51 p.m.”
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire started 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 has grown to 600 acres“This fire is estimated at 600 acres and growing.”
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  The Ryegrass Coulee Fire threatens homes and 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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  Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations were prompted by the Ryegrass Coulee Fire“Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  The Chelan Hills Fire, near Orondo and Chelan Falls in Douglas County, began July 4“The Chelan Hills Fire started on July 4, 2026, at approximately 12:05 a.m.”
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  The Chelan Hills Fire began at 12:05 a.m.“The Chelan Hills Fire started on July 4, 2026, at approximately 12:05 a.m.”
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  The Chelan Hills Fire covers 400 acres“This fire is estimated at 400 acres and”
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  Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on both dates“null”
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  Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources at the request of local fire officials“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 State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2“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 and air resources were ordered to assist with 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 cause of the Ryegrass Coulee Fire is under investigation“The fire cause is currently under investigation.”
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  The Washington State Patrol also sought witnesses to an injury hit-and-run collisionNot found in the source record — unverified.
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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 occurred 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 occurred on westbound State Route 96 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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  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 silver/grey 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 silver/grey Chevrolet Tahoe fled westbound over Interstate 5 into Everett“The unknown vehicle continued westbound on State Route 96 over Interstate 5 into Everett, Wash. on 128th St SW.”
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  A witness described the driver as a white male in his 40s-50s“A witness described the driver as a white male, approximately 40-50s, with a younger looking female passenger.”
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  The witness described the driver as having a younger female passenger“A witness described the driver as a white male, approximately 40-50s, with a younger looking female passenger.”
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  The silver/grey Chevrolet Tahoe is missing a passenger side marker light“The unknown vehicle is missing the passenger side marker light.”