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Some Washington state laws will be waived to speed wildfire recovery

Washington officials say over 20 large fires are burning in the state during what Gov. Bob Ferguson said may be the worst fire season in state history.

Ferguson announced Monday that he is waiving the enforcement of some state laws to speed recovery.

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Anna Marie Yanny is a freelance reporter at KNKX. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, her journalism has taken her from San Francisco’s KQED to Wisconsin Public Radio and back again. She’s eager to tell stories that matter to Washingtonians, and loves the science beat. When she’s away from her desk, Anna Marie enjoys biking and playing trivia around town.