Hawaii turns watchful eye to Hurricane Kiko as storm returns to Category 4 strength

While the islands are in the five-day forecast cone, meteorologists said that Kiko will be a completely different storm by the time it approaches Hawaii early next week.

Seattle weather: Friday temperatures to be impacted by haziness
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Highs will be in the upper 70s to low 80s again Friday, but temperatures may be impacted by the haziness. Mostly sunny skies are expected with the chance of thunderstorms along the southern cascades by the evening hours.

Seattle weather: Warm temperatures and hazy skies to end the week, afternoon storms possible

Highs will be in the upper 70s to low 80s again Friday, but temperatures may be impacted by the haziness. Mostly sunny skies are expected with the chance of thunderstorms along the southern cascades by the evening hours.

Seattle weather: Hazy sunshine and weekend showers
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FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Claire Anderson has your latest western Washington weather forecast!

Thurston Co. proposes new ordinance after Bear Gulch firefighters detained

A Thurston County commissioner is proposing new protections to stop federal agents from detaining people during emergencies, after two Bear Gulch firefighters were detained by ICE.

Lower Sugarloaf Fire forces evacuations in Chelan County, WA

The Lower Sugarloaf Fire was first reported on Labor Day and has since grown to 6,223 acres. It remains 0% contained, according to a Sept. 4 update.

Seattle weather: Wildfire smoke lingers Thursday

Warm, hazy sunshine returns to the Puget Sound area Thursday afternoon as wildfire smoke continues to push into Western Washington from Oregon and California.

Evacuations underway in WA due to Sugarloaf Fire
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People living near the Lower Sugarload Fire in Chelan County are being ordered to get out now, while others are being told to be ready to go at a moment's notice.

Seattle weather: Thursday will be warm and hazy
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Highs Thursday will again be in the mid to low 80s with sunny skies, but plenty of hazy smoke.

Seattle weather: Hazy in the low 80s
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FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Claire Anderson has your latest western Washington weather forecast!

Wildcat Fire burns near Naches, WA
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East of the Cascades, more than 10 wildfires are burning right now, with the newest being the Wildcat Fire near Naches.

Northwest Weather Podcast S1E11: Reflecting on summer as wildfire smoke moves in
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This week marks the official end of meteorological summer, but the wildfire smoke is sticking around. Adam gives a check on summer traffic projects and what to expect over the next couple weeks.

Hawaii keeps watch on Hurricane Kiko with models showing near miss

Hurricane Kiko has intensified into a Category 2 storm with winds of 105 mph as it tracks westward across the Pacific.

What is surface smoke, is it in Seattle?

Smoke from wildfires in the west and Canada has reached Puget Sound, with some areas under air quality alerts for surface smoke.