Why 'copious' rain could wash Washington's worries away this weekend Washington's dry spell may be coming to an end. Natalie Akane Newcomb
'Gray skies and that dull orange orb in the sky': The view from NW fire lines Thousands of firefighters are on the ground in our region, trying to control wildfires that have already consumed hundreds of thousands of acres. Katie Campbell
Your garden might be a fire hazard If you think you're safe from wildfires because you live in the city, think again. Those pine trees and juniper bushes outside your front door could be putting you in danger. Brandi Fullwood
Wine lovers, prepare to be crushed Wildfire smoke is choking vineyards, ruining Pacific Northwest wines and threatening the family dreams of local winemakers. Sarah Leibovitz
Casual Friday: 'Put the memes in the earth' The City Attorney's race got spicy this week, and the rest of the city warmed up too. Plus, fun with time capsules. Clare McGrane
How hot is too hot, Seattle? Is there a scientific definition of a "heat wave" that applies all over the world? And how might our changing climate affect that? Katie Campbell
Seattle opens dozens of cooling centers ahead of another heat wave The heat this week won’t be anywhere near what the Pacific Northwest saw in June. Still, with temperatures forecasted to be in the mid-90s, cooling centers have reopened all over town for people to get out of the heat. Casey Martin
Rain is on Seattle's horizon 'just in the nick of time' We've got a shot this week at ending our current dry spell. We've gone nearly 50 days without any measurable rain, but Meteorologist Maddie Kristell at the National Weather Service of Seattle says there may be some good news ahead. Katie Campbell
Washington wildfires already draining resources. 'We can't afford to have any spark out there' Washington firefighters have already responded to more than 900 fires this year. That's according to the state's Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz who says this is just the beginning of what is already proving to be an especially devastating wildfire season. Katie Campbell
Hot NW summer: More high temps and low precipitation ahead Gusting winds, a lack of rain and above-average heat are exacerbating an already dire situation in the northwest. The Washington State Climatologist, and he says the coming months aren't likely to be much better. Katie Campbell
