Air Quality Alert extended through Saturday morning for much of Western Washington
The Air Quality Alert that was set to expire today has been extended through 10 a.m. Saturday for much of Western Washington, but we'll see some improvements Thursday night and Friday.
Socked in by smoke, haze, and fog for more than a week, but relief is finally here!
We're finally seeing "Good" to "Moderate" index values on our air quality maps thanks to a shift in the forecast! Rain is finally arriving after 10 days of smoke filled skies. What a welcome sight for sure! We will continue the trend of much better index levels too as we cruise into the weekend.
Washington twice failed to pass dedicated funding for forest management
While more than four million acres actively burn across the West, the debate over what’s fueling these historic fires is heating up.
Inslee gifts 'tainted' apples, residents urged to give them back to avoid 'dire consequences'
When Gov. Jay Inslee toured eastern Washington towns devastated by wildfires last week, he thought he was bringing a gift of unity: honeycrisp apples grown at the governor's mansion in Olympia. It turns out, he was committing an illegal act.
‘Nothing left in the bucket’: West Coast wildfire resources run thin
Justin Silvera came off the fire lines in Northern California after a grueling 36 straight days battling wildfires and evacuating residents ahead of the flames.
Disaster declaration issued for Oregon wildfires
Authorities say more than 1,140 homes have also been destroyed by the wildfires and 579 other structures decimated.
Oregon wildfires cause fire-damaged tree to fall on state trooper's vehicle
Dash cam footage video from a trooper's patrol car in Oregon captured the moment a fire-damaged tree fell on his vehicle.
Raising awareness on behavioral health during wildfire smoke and next phase of COVID-19
State health experts are raising awareness on behavioral health with the wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic this year.
Mariners-Giants game postponed because of poor air quality; series moving to San Francisco
The Seattle Mariners' two-game series against the San Francisco Giants has been postponed and will move from T-Mobile Park to California because of poor air quality in the Pacific Northwest.
Drone footage shows hazardous smoke from US wildfires smothering Vancouver, British Columbia
The drone video, posted to Instagram, shows footage of Vancouver’s tall buildings and dense smoke in the area.
Alaska Airlines suspends flights to Portland, Spokane
Alaska Airlines has suspended all flights in and out of Portland until 3 p.m. Tuesday as wildfire smoke inundates the region. It’s also suspending operations in Spokane and canceling some flights in Eugene, Medford, Redmond, Pasco and Walla Walla.
SR-410 reopens, but mudslides a concern as rainy season approaches
The Sumner Grade fire is 85 percent contained as of Tuesday morning, but crews are already looking ahead to the next risk along SR-410: mudslides.
California governor gently confronts Trump on climate change
California Gov. Gavin Newsom had President Donald Trump one-on-one on live TV Monday, a perfect opportunity to spar with Democrats’ public enemy No. 1 just 50 days before the election.
Porcupine rescued from wildfire near Bridgeport on the mend
A porcupine is on the mend after someone rescued her from a wildfire near Bridgeport with badly burned quills and facial wounds.
Health official addresses symptoms from wildfire smoke, COVID-19
The wildfire smoke is causing symptoms like coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. It’s similar to some of the symptoms people feel when they are sick with COVID-19.