Weather

Cloudy start Friday with afternoon sunbreaks, highs in the 70s. Convergence zone showers north expected by the evening.

Two brush fires burned about 25 acres along Highway 104 west of the Hood Canal Bridge on Thursday, forcing an overnight closure of the highway.

A few showers will be possible Tuesday, followed by slightly damp conditions Wednesday with temperatures in the upper 60s.

Thursday will be cooler with highs in the mid to low 70s with a chance of scattered showers and more clouds.

Returning onshore flow will drop temperatures and bring a slight chance of showers heading into the weekend.

Wednesday will be cooler as onshore flow returns, making for morning clouds and afternoon sunshine. Highs will be in the upper 70s to low 80s.

The next time a tropical storm forms in the Atlantic, it will be named Dolly. But, that has nothing to do with the death of the country superstar.

Spokane wildfire rebuilding costs will exceed $1 billion, setting a Washington state record, according to the county assessor's office.

Upper level ridging continues for the Pacific Northwest into Tuesday, bringing warmer temperatures, sunshine and hazy skies.

Many homes and businesses in Kittitas County are under evacuation notices as firefighters continue to battle the Three Queens Fire, the King Fire and the Goat Fire.