Rain finally returns to Western Washington

Rain and cooler temperatures are finally back in the Pacific Northwest as showers continue Saturday morning.

Seattle weather: Showers continue into the weekend; clean air quality returns

Rain washes away bad air and brings us back to those clean, good levels across Washington! Showers will run into the weekend, but it's not all a washout.

Communities in burn areas at a 'high risk' for slides, flooding with recent rainfall

The relief many have felt from seeing snow and rain is short-lived for those living in the shadow of the steep slopes and mountainsides burned by the late-season fires.

Rain to return Friday, help air quality
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A strong moving system is on the way and will hit the coast first early Friday morning.

Debris flow, flash floods now a concern for areas ravaged by wildfires

Much-needed rain will return to the Pacific Northwest this weekend and state officials are urging people to be aware of slides in the areas ravaged by wildfires. 

Rain coming in on Friday, clearing up the smoky skies
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The site IQAir ranked Seattle and Portland as the two worst cities in the world for air quality on Wednesday and Thursday ? worse than areas in China and southeastern Asia that usually top the list.

How bad will winter be? NOAA predicts La Nina will play role in season's weather for 3rd straight year

NOAA predicts drier-than-average conditions across the South with wetter-than-average conditions for areas of the Ohio Valley, Great Lakes, northern Rockies and Pacific Northwest, all of which are very typical for the La Niña pattern.

Air quality issues Thursday, smoke clears and rain returns Friday

Poor air quality will be a major factor around the Puget Sound area Thursday morning with some relief from the smoke expected starting Thursday evening.

Thick, relentless wildfire smoke leaves Seattle, Portland with worst air quality in the world

The site IQAir ranked Seattle and Portland as the two worst cities in the world for air quality on Wednesday and Thursday – worse than areas in China and southeastern Asia that usually top the list.

Florida's ‘shark maternity ward’ may have been forever changed after direct hit by Hurricane Ian

Research from the longest-running study of shark mating behavior in the world is highlighting the importance of protecting a critical habitat for sharks and rays in Florida after the vulnerable location took a direct hit from Hurricane Ian at the end of September.

Phase 2 of water conservation ordinance in effect for North Bend due to drought

Even though rain is expected to finally hit Washington on Friday, the city of North Bend will move into Stage 2 of its Water Conservation Ordinance (WCO) until further notice due to the abnormal dry spell.

Seattle had the worst air quality in the world, but cleaner air is on the way

Seattle skies filled with smoke at the Puget Sound tops the list of worst air quality in the world Wednesday. Cleaner air is on the way starting Thursday!

Clearer skies coming after Seattle sees some of the worst air quality in the world
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Smoke filled skies blanketed our state along with our neighbors to the south in Portland and to the north in Vancouver, B.C. Both Portland and Vancouver, B.C. also landed in the top spots for worst air quality at times throughout the day for worst air quality levels.

Several Puget Sound-area schools cancelling outdoor activities due to poor air quality

As of 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, Seattle had the worst air quality in the world. Seattle kept the ranking at second-worst air quality throughout the day.