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🌱 How dangerous is today’s wildfire smoke in Leavenworth really?

Leavenworth, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Leavenworth! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How dangerous is today’s wildfire smoke in Leavenworth really?
  • How close is the Little Giant Fire getting to Leavenworth?
  • How Leavenworth’s rail stop could inspire other small Washington towns

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hazy and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Hazy and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Hazy and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wildfire smoke in Leavenworth, WA pushes air quality indicators off the charts (fox13seattle.com) — Hazardous wildfire smoke from the nearby Little Giant Fire has pushed Leavenworth’s air quality far beyond normal index limits, shutting down some businesses, river activities, and even Link Transit service. Residents and visitors are urged to stay indoors, limit exertion, and pick up free N95 masks now available at NCW Libraries branches, Chelan County Fire District 3, and Wenatchee’s Columbia Station smoke shelters.
   

2. Little Giant Fire surpasses 70,000 acres as hotter weather looms (leavenworthecho.com) — A rapidly growing Little Giant Fire northwest of Leavenworth has surpassed 70,000 acres, driving hazardous smoke across North Central Washington and bringing poor daytime air quality with spikes expected in Leavenworth. Fire crews are prioritizing structure protection and new containment lines as hotter, drier, windier weather later this week could worsen fire behavior and smoke conditions for local residents.
   

3. Passenger rail apple of McIntosh's eye (ritzvillejournal.com) — Leavenworth is held up as a model for how small Washington towns can regain passenger rail stops, with advocates noting the city secured service by upgrading its station on an existing route. At a Ritzville meeting, rail supporters argued that similar citizen organizing, funding strategies, and political pressure could restore stops in other communities that feel overlooked by current Amtrak service.
   

4. New fire sparks west of Spokane, prompting brief evacuation order (seattletimes.com) — While Spokane faces a new wildfire and ongoing evacuations, the same hot, dry, windy conditions are also fueling the Little Giant fire outside Leavenworth. Fire officials warn that this prolonged drought and worsening fire weather keep the region, including the Leavenworth area, highly vulnerable to fast-moving flames and drifting smoke in the days ahead.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Garage Sale!
    Fri/Sat Aug 7th & 8th 9am-3pm 304 Pine St Leavenworth, WA 98826 (Nextdoor Leavenworth)
  • The most widespread smoke impacts of the season are being felt on Tuesday with smoke reaching the surface both east and west of the Cascade crest.
    Our colleagues from the state Department of Natural Resources have the latest on smoke impacts in our state and when we can expect to see the smoke… (Nextdoor )
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Cake Decorator in Leavenworth. Apply here.
  • Cold Stone Creamery posted a job opening for Crew Member in Leavenworth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leavenworth here.

Ok Leavenworth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Leavenworth

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