Washington state

Washington state is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is defined by its diverse geography, including the Cascade Mountains, the Puget Sound, and the Pacific coastline.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to widespread wildfires that have destroyed buildings, forced evacuations, and prompted emergency declarations.

Latest on Washington state

• Arson arrest made over largest of Washington state's wildfires
• Washington State wildfires destroy over 700 buildings and force 64,000 to flee
• Wildfires scorch Washington state as thousands evacuated and emergency declared
• Fires on more than 100,000 hectares of Washington state prompt evacuations
• AI-powered prior authorizations for Medicare have greatly delayed care, Washington state hospitals say

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