Firefighters are making progress in their efforts to contain the Rowena Fire in the Columbia River Gorge. Fire officials say the blaze is now 24-percent contained as of last night.

Kyle DePriest was sent to fight the Rowena Fire despite being told apprentices couldn't help. He describes flames everywhere and zero visibility.

A dry spring is worsening conditions east of the Cascades. Even on the west side, the Seattle area has seen no measurable ...