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Happy Star Wars Day, and how firefighting could look different with COVID-19

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PILOT DEAD: A man died in a plane crash at Blake Field in Delta over the weekend. We're still gathering more details. FIGHTING FOREST FIRES: In the time of the coronavirus, fighting fires may look different, and dry conditions are making for a potentially tough fire season. That's the Cow Creek Fire from last year above. MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU: Happy Star Wars Day. If you didn't know, today is officially the day that lovers of the George Lucas-created sci-fi phenomenon celebrate the franchise. Here are some ways to celebrate. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL PAPER: Have you found our newsletters and our news coverage useful and helpful lately? Consider subscribing digitally. It's only $1.99 per week.   INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL JOURNALISM Just $1.99 per week - Become a member of your community today.

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