Ruby Beach to be closed this summer for upgrades
An official closure date has not been released, but the National Parks Service says they are going to close the beach for improvements in May or June. Crews are set to improve the gravel parking area and access road. A trail to the overlook of the beach will remain open during construction. Last month Ruby Beach was named as one of the top ten beaches in the country.
An official closure date has not been released, but the National Parks Service says they are going to close the beach for improvements in May or June. Crews are set to improve the gravel parking area and access road. A trail to the overlook of the beach will remain open during construction. Last month Ruby Beach was named as one of the top ten beaches in the country.
Alaska Airlines cancels dozens of flights as pilots prepare to picket
Dozens of flights were canceled Friday as Alaska Airlines pilots picketed over contract negotiations with the airline.
Dozens of flights were canceled Friday as Alaska Airlines pilots picketed over contract negotiations with the airline.
Whale watchers spot 72 killer whales in Salish Sea, a new single-day record
The Pacific Whale Watching Association (PWWA) spotted 72 killer whales on Thursday, setting a new single-day record.
The Pacific Whale Watching Association (PWWA) spotted 72 killer whales on Thursday, setting a new single-day record.
Whale watchers spot single-day record, 72 orcas on Thursday
The Pacific Whale Watching Association (PWWA) spotted 72 killer whales on Thursday, setting a new single-day record.
The Pacific Whale Watching Association (PWWA) spotted 72 killer whales on Thursday, setting a new single-day record.
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival kicks off
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival kicked off on Friday.
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival kicked off on Friday.
Liz?s Pet Tricks for Friday, April 1
Meet a dog that likes to chat on Friday?s Liz's Pet Tricks.
Meet a dog that likes to chat on Friday?s Liz's Pet Tricks.
Two lanes closed on Southbound Interstate 5 at Spokane Street Bridge in Seattle, expect traffic
Crews repairing broken expansion joint on Southbound I-5 at the Spokane St. Bridge in Seattle. Two lanes will be closed until 12:00 p.m., according to WSDOT
Crews repairing broken expansion joint on Southbound I-5 at the Spokane St. Bridge in Seattle. Two lanes will be closed until 12:00 p.m., according to WSDOT
Olympia officers released after stabbing
Two officers who were stabbed while trying to arrest a suspect in Olympia have been released.
Two officers who were stabbed while trying to arrest a suspect in Olympia have been released.
Dozens of flights canceled as Alaska pilots prepare to picket
Dozens of flights at Sea-Tac Airport were canceled Friday morning as Alaska pilots prepare to picket.
Dozens of flights at Sea-Tac Airport were canceled Friday morning as Alaska pilots prepare to picket.
1 injured in Everett apartment fire
Officials are investigating what caused a fire at an Everett apartment early Friday morning.
Officials are investigating what caused a fire at an Everett apartment early Friday morning.
Sen. Patty calls on congress to pass restaurant relief
Senator Patty Murray is urging congress to pass more relief for restaurants and small businesses.
Senator Patty Murray is urging congress to pass more relief for restaurants and small businesses.
Foxes are denning, searching for crawlspaces to raise their litters in Pullman
Foxes have begun denning in and around the city of Pullman to find safe and comfortable places to raise their litters.
Foxes have begun denning in and around the city of Pullman to find safe and comfortable places to raise their litters.
Blue Origin's new Shepard NS-20 crew launches into space
Blue Origin rocket returns to Van Horn, Texas after a very short trip up into suborbital space. This is the second flight with passengers on board.
Blue Origin rocket returns to Van Horn, Texas after a very short trip up into suborbital space. This is the second flight with passengers on board.
Relatively dry weather for the rest of the week. A few days of widespread rain begins Sunday.
The Puget Sound area will be relatively dry for the remainder of the week. Saturday will be the best day for outdoor activities. Mid day Sunday, our region will start seeing widespread rain. The rain will last a few days, though things will start drying up in the middle of next week. A high pressure system is expected to take over in the middle of next week, which could bring us back closer to 60 degree days.
The Puget Sound area will be relatively dry for the remainder of the week. Saturday will be the best day for outdoor activities. Mid day Sunday, our region will start seeing widespread rain. The rain will last a few days, though things will start drying up in the middle of next week. A high pressure system is expected to take over in the middle of next week, which could bring us back closer to 60 degree days.
Construction of new arena in Las Vegas raises hope for NBA teams in Vegas and Seattle
Las Vegas is building an arena that could host a NBA team. The company building that arena built Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. It is widely expected that if the NBA chooses expand, Las Vegas and Seattle would be the first cities on the list, sources say.
Las Vegas is building an arena that could host a NBA team. The company building that arena built Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. It is widely expected that if the NBA chooses expand, Las Vegas and Seattle would be the first cities on the list, sources say.
Foxes are denning in Pullman
Caught on camera: foxes are starting to appear in Pullman, Washington. Officers say foxes are not dangerous except under extreme circumstances.
Caught on camera: foxes are starting to appear in Pullman, Washington. Officers say foxes are not dangerous except under extreme circumstances.
Liz?s Pet Tricks for Thursday, March 31
LIz?s Pet Tricks for Thursday feature a dog and a rooster on a skateboard.
LIz?s Pet Tricks for Thursday feature a dog and a rooster on a skateboard.
COVID cases rising in King County
Health officials say COVID cases are rising in King County but also say it?s no time to panic.
Health officials say COVID cases are rising in King County but also say it?s no time to panic.
Deadly Bellevue pot shop robbery suspects to appear in court
The suspects in the deadly Bellevue pot shop robbery are scheduled to appear in court.
The suspects in the deadly Bellevue pot shop robbery are scheduled to appear in court.
Seattle tourism rebounding despite COVID, crime, costs
Visit Seattle will present the latest travel and tourism trends as Seattle looks forward to a year of recovery.
Visit Seattle will present the latest travel and tourism trends as Seattle looks forward to a year of recovery.