The bodies of two U.S. troops who died Afghanistan have been returned to their families in Portland, Ore., and Hoquiam, Wash.

In Hoquiam, a sudden gust of wind brought dozens of flags to attention Saturday at a ceremony for the entombment of 20-year-old Army Pfc. Aaron Fairbairn.

He died in a suicide truck bombing on the Fourth of July at Combat Outpost Zerok in Afghanistan.

Flags snapped in the wind at the Hillsboro Airport outside Portland as the remains of 22-year-old Marine Cpl. Matthew Lembke arrived on a small charter jet at sunset Thursday.

Lembke lost both his legs and his heart and breathing stopped when an improvised explosive device was detonated on June 22. He clung to life at a hospital in Germany until July 10.

Shelton, Mason County - A man and woman who tried to flee from a traffic stop were arrested and booked into the Mason County Jail, and troopers later served a search warrant on the vehicle resulting in several additional charges for the couple.

K9 Trooper Matt Wood stopped a 1992 Honda Accord, driven by 36 year-old transient Bryson E. Braget, on July 14 at approximately 2:30 pm after he observed the vehicle make a lane change and turn without signaling. Tonya L. League, a 20 year-old from Shelton was a passenger in the vehicle.

As Trooper Wood initiated a traffic stop, the vehicle turned onto Fairmount Avenue from Olympic Highway, and accelerated to a speed well in excess of the posted 25 MPH limit. As the vehicle passed Edgewood Street it swerved into the oncoming lane and came to a sliding stop off the roadway.

OLYMPIA - Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manager of the Derelict Vessel Removal Program, Melissa Montgomery, today received a Meritorious Public Service Award from United States Coast Guard.

Montgomery was recognized for continuously exhibiting outstanding commitment to keeping Washington's waters safe and clean.  In highlighting Montgomery's leadership and exceptional support for the Coast Guard's environmental goals, officials noted multiple late-night calls and other incidents that went far above and beyond what was expected.

"Melissa takes intent and turns it into action.  Intent of partnership is inclusiveness.  Intent of stewardship is action.  She epitomizes both of those everyday," said Coast Guard Captain Suzanne Englebert as she presented Montgomery with an award and medal.

The need to evacuate during a wildfire is a real possibility for anyone that lives in a wildfire prone area.  During the 2008 fire season the threat was real and the danger was very close to home for residents of East Wenatchee during the Badger Mountain Fire.  With above normal significant fire potential predicted for areas of Eastern Washington this summer, the State Fire Marshal's Office is asking homeowners:  Have you and your family talked about what you would do in the event you are asked to evacuate due to the danger of an approaching wildfire?

It is the responsibility of local law enforcement and fire officials to order and execute an orderly evacuation.  This includes going door to door and making face-to-face contact whenever possible.

OLYMPIA - Effective 12:01 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2009, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in cooperation with officials from Pacific County, will restrict all land clearing, residential, and silvicultural (forestry) burning on forestlands until further notice.

Silvicultural burning is usually associated with timber operations or other forest practices on unimproved or forested land. This burn restriction will coincide with a county burn ban that will go into effect on improved property in Wahkiakum County. The restrictions may be extended depending on fire weather conditions. These restrictions do not extend to federally managed lands.