Federal cuts could raise the risk of wildfire in WA

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🗓️ 24 February 2025

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

Earlier this month, 3,400 U.S. Forest Service employees were fired. That group does not include firefighters, but many of them serve in roles that help with wildfire prevention. In addition to mass firings, the federal hiring freeze has caused delays for some seasonal wildland firefighters. We talk with environment writer and former wildland firefighter Amanda Monthei about the potential impact on Washington's wildfire season.

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0:00.0	These days, there's so much news.
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0:27.1	Hey, good morning. It's Patricia Murphy. It's Monday. This is Seattle now. The Trump administration
0:33.5	has fired more than 3,400 employees from the U.S. Forest Service. That has a lot of people
0:39.8	worried about the federal government's ability to fight wildfires this summer. In a minute,
0:44.7	we'll talk with Environment Writer and former wildland firefighter Amanda Monta. But first, let's get you
0:50.5	caught up. A federal judge in Seattle will decide whether to intervene in President Trump's attempt
1:00.0	to suspend the U.S. refugee resettlement program.
1:04.0	The lawsuit against the Trump administration was filed by the International Refugee Assistance
1:09.0	Project earlier this month.
1:10.0	The preliminary injunction hearing is at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
1:14.7	If you have something to say about creating housing in Seattle's Stadium District,
1:19.0	get your notes in order. There's a public meeting today.
1:21.7	The measure is opposed by local maritime groups who worry housing would disrupt
1:26.7	port and industrial workers.
1:28.3	Proponents point to Seattle's need for housing density.
1:31.3	The meeting is this morning at 9.30. You can attend in person or watch on the Seattle Channel.
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