Seattle weather: Nice weather for 4th of July

FOX 13 meteorologist Claire Anderson has the latest forecast. SEATTLE - We saw morning clouds clear slowly on Thursday, making for a cooler afternoon. It is looking like great weather for the 4th of July and even warmer temperatures ahead by next...

Washington State AD Anne McCoy breaks silence on track and field cuts

PULLMAN — Three weeks ago, Washington State used a five-sentence news release to announce it was cutting field events from the Cougars’ track and field program, a remarkably short statement for a catastrophic development. Not until Thursday, when...

Vinnie Pasquantino's two-run single sinks Seattle Mariners in 3-2 loss to Royals

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 03: Seth Lugo #67 of the Kansas City Royals throws a pitch during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on July 03, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images) SEATTLE - Vinnie...

Wildfire Near Ancient Olympia as Firefighters Battle Three Fronts in Forest Blaze; Now Under Control

A major wildfire is currently burning near Ancient Olympia in western Greece, with firefighting forces battling flames across three active fronts. The fire broke out in the Kamenas area, initially igniting in an olive grove before rapidly...

July Fourth Weather Memories From Our Readers

(Getty Images)We asked our Morning Brief newsletter readers to submit their stories of the most memorable or strange Fourth of July weather they could recall. Here are a few of our favorites. "I was 7 years old when tornadoes ripped through...

This is Washington State’s Fastest Growing Town, and it’s Not Seattle

We have a lot of great towns in Washington State. From Wenatchee to Spokane, to Tri-Cities, and I'd even say there's an argument that Yakima is a great town. Plenty of reasons to move to any town in Washington but what town is growing more than...

Washington State Invests $1.09 Billion in Hybrid-Electric Ferries

(The Center Square) – The construction of three new hybrid-electric ferries to help the Washington State Department of Transportation reach its goal of a fully emission-free fleet will cost $1.09 billion. Gov. Bob Ferguson selected Florida-based...

Historic Washington State Park to host 19th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium 7/26/25

By Zane Freeman This year’s theme is ‘Trail of Tears in the Red River Region” (WASHINGTON, Ark.) – Historic Washington State Park will host the 19th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium on Saturday, July 26, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s theme...

Seattle Kraken sign Jake O'Brien to entry-level contract

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Jake O'Brien stands onstage with Jerry Bruckheimer and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected eighth overall by the Seattle Kraken during the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater on June 27, 2025 in Los...

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh named AL Player of the Month for June

SEATTLE, WA - JUNE 30: Cal Raleigh #29 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the game between the Kansas City Royals and the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Monday, June 30, 2025 in Seattle,...

Seattle weather: Dry for the Fourth of July

Clouds will be around to start Thursday with possible areas of patchy drizzle. Skies will clear by midday for more afternoon sunshine. SEATTLE - Seattle will be treated to mild, lovely weather for the Fourth of July. There might be a light, spotty...

Seattle weather: warm and dry Independence Day

Nations Must Act to Face Climate Crisis, Top Regional Court Says

Governments’ existing human rights obligations require them to do all they can to mitigate the harms of the climate crisis, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights concluded in a new advisory opinion issued Thursday. The seven-judge panel found...

Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks shows in Seattle

Seafair is set for its annual Fourth of July fireworks show over Lake Union, featuring over 7,000 pounds of fireworks launched from a barge. Seafair President and CEO Emily Cantrell discussed the event SEATTLE - This Independence Day there are a...

Washington State University offers new brewing course

Washington State University Tri-Cities has introduced a new year-long brewing qualification to help people break into the sector. . The course, named the Brewing Certificate Program, targets multiple audiences, including homebrewers, beer lovers...

Northwest Sports Update: Cal Raleigh makes the All-Star team roster, a Seattle Storm legend to be honored this summer, and more PNW sports news

Mariners news The accolades keep coming in for Cal Raleigh. The Big Dumper’s historic season continued yesterday with his first All-Star selection and his honor as American League Player of the Month for June. Cal will start at catcher in the...

Seattle Seahawks Hidden Gems: 3 Secret Superstars on the 2025 roster

Pete Carroll is one of the most impactful figures in Seattle sports history, so when the mutual decision was made for Carroll to move on from his position as the Seahawks’ head coach following the 2023 season, anybody replacing him was going to...

K-Pop Star BAEKHYUN packs Seattle's WAMU for long-awaited solo show

SEATTLE - In the world of K-pop there are a few iconic groups that everyone has heard of, and EXO is one of them. EXO, which debuted in 2012 under SM Entertainment, has given the K-pop genre numerous hits and produced some of the top vocalists in...

Nneka Ogwumike moves up WNBA scoring list, Seattle Storm beat Dream 80-79

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 3: Nneka Ogwumike #3 of the Seattle Storm handles the ball during the game against the Atlanta Dream on July 3, 2025 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park in Atlanta, Georgia. (Joe Boatman / NBAE / Getty Images) COLLEGE PARK,...

New laws, fees, taxes go into effect in Washington state

Washington state legislators had an action-packed 2025 session, leaving Gov. Bob Ferguson to sign loads of bills into law. Some new laws took effect immediately while others had a longer wait time. A number of them kick in this week, including a...