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Whitman County Fire District #14 Fire District #14 is an all volunteer fire district that protects the SE corner of Whitman County including the towns of Colton & Uniontown.

We provide Fire & EMS services to our patrons & visitors traveling through our district including Highway 195.

10/13/2026

Press Release from Sandy Jamison regarding the ballot issue and resolution for Uniontown residents in regards to the levy lid lift.

Sandy Jamison
Whitman County Auditor
400 N. Main Street
Colfax, WA 99111
509-397-5272
[email protected]

Date: October 13, 2026

RE: Whitman County Fire District #14 Special Election Prop 1

After diligent research and examination of available records from the early 2000’s, I found no record that the annexation of the Town of Uniontown into Fire District #14 had ever been properly recorded with the Auditor’s Office, therefore Uniontown had never been added to the list of registered voters for this Fire District back when the annexation occurred.

Since it has been over 20 years since this Fire District has run any type of levy, I was unaware of any issues until now. After looking into this further, I did confirm that the town of Uniontown was, indeed, now part of Fire District #14 and was annexed during the early 2000’s, but again, the Auditor’s Office (and thus the Elections Office) was never made aware of this.

I have now determined that this Special Election Prop should have been on the ballot for all registered voters residing in Fire District #14, but it was not on those ballots received by the residents of the Town of Uniontown. Thus, the Elections Office will be sending out special ballots to the registered voters of the Town of Uniontown that will allow them to vote on this proposition. These ballots will go out as soon as we can prepare them, but it is going to take a few days. I anticipate mailing these out by the end of this week.

I encourage the voters of the Town of Uniontown to complete the original ballot that they have already received and return it promptly. There is no need to hold this original ballot until the special ballot is received. Rest assured that both ballots will be processed properly.

I appreciate your patience in this matter, and I assure you that I am dedicated to making this election fair, transparent and inclusive of all registered voters.

Sincerely,


Sandra D. Jamison

10/11/2026

***Update***

The county is aware of the situation and is actively looking into it. At this point, more phone calls will only slow this process down. We appreciate your patience as this issue is being worked through. We will share more information when we have it.

It has come to our attention that some ballots of people within our fire district do not have the levy lid lift on it. It should be on the back side of the ballot. If you live within Fire District #14's service area, we encourage you to contact Whitman County Elections Office this week at 509-397-5284.

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Their courage, sacrifice, and service have not been forgotten.

Today, we remember them all. 🇺🇸

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08/21/2026

Blyton Landing Fire final update.

Hand crews finished connecting fire lines and mopping up on the east flank of the fire today. Containment now sits at 100% and all crews are being released from the fire.

***Edit*** all level 1 evacuations for Rimrock Rd have been removed. Sorry for missing that earlier.

Thank you again to all of our mutual aid partners who came to help Wednesday, the strike team and hand crew that came in to assist over the last couple days as well as those making things happen behind the scene for us. We appreciate you all!

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Blyton fire evening update.

Crews made significant progress on the fire lines today. As of tonight, the fire has remained in its original footprint and has not grown since last night keeping the acres at approximately 350. With the work accomplished today, the fire now sits at 65% containment with full containment expected tomorrow after the operational period.

Handcrews will be back out there tomorrow morning working on the last flank of the fire line to tie it all together.

The NE strike team assigned to the fire will be demobilized tomorrow morning to return home or head to a new assignment.

08/20/2026

Blyton Landing Fire update

Forward progression of the fire was stopped late last night. Local crews assisted by regional mutual aid partners as well as air resources were able to get control of the fire and keep it from reaching farmland. The fire is 0% contained as of now.

State mobilization crews are on scene today mopping up hot spots and constructing hand line on the fire's edge.

High temps, low relative humidity and varying winds will play a factor in containment efforts today.

A level 1 evacuation notice, "be ready," remains in effect for residents on Rimrock road. This will remain in effect throughout the day and will be reevaluated this evening.

Please contine to avoid the area if at all possible.

Another update will happen this evening.

Thank you

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805 Depot Street
Colton, WA
99113

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