Fred Hollett, fire chief for Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, says wildfires are a persistent threat. Officials don’t put fire bans in place lightly, but they need co-operation from the public. Hol ...

No, your dog won’t be issued a tiny Smokey the Bear hat (darn). The B.A.R.K. acronym lays out the ground rules: Basically, it’s all the stuff you should already be doing, accompanied by a badge and ...

In a full circle moment, Heidel’s first exposure to Manistee was during the 1994 Manistee National Forest Festival, when she had the opportunity to share a trolley bus with Smokey the Bear. She fell ...

MONTPELIER — A seat belt safety awareness campaign was held at Bear Lake High School on May 15 thanks to a grant received from the Office of Highway Safety, OHS, through the Idaho Transportation ...

Up to six new options will arrive this fall, including plates featuring Smokey Bear, pickleball paddles, and pollinators. Old-style plates, one with white lettering on a black background and the ...

Washington state drivers will soon be able to sport new specialized license plates, supporting causes linked with Smokey Bear, Mount St. Helens, pickleball, honey bees and more. Gov. Bob Ferguson ...

not your average bear,” another person commented. “Smokey the Bear was just popping in to let you know that only you can prevent forest fires,” another comment read. It was not known if ...

SEATTLE — Washington state has unveiled its first Smokey Bear license plate, a new initiative aimed at raising funds to combat human-caused wildfires. Governor Bob Ferguson signed SBB 5444 into ...