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Wildfire smoke worsens air quality across WA. Which counties have it worst?

Wildfire smoke worsens air quality across WA. Which counties have it worst?

Updated August 6, 2026 at 11:08 AM

Smoke closures Aug. 5: Noxious weather closes Tri-Cities pools and events

Smoke closures Aug. 5: Noxious weather closes Tri-Cities pools and events

Updated August 5, 2026 at 1:01 PM

Wildfires are burning across WA. See where — and how big they’ve gotten

Washington State

Wildfires are burning across WA. See where — and how big they’ve gotten

Updated August 4, 2026 at 10:14 AM

Choking smoke cancels 2 Tri-Cities Night Out events. No relief expected soon

Choking smoke cancels 2 Tri-Cities Night Out events. No relief expected soon

Updated August 3, 2026 at 6:42 PM

Where are wildfires burning in Washington state? Use these maps to find blazes

Where are wildfires burning in Washington state? Use these maps to find blazes

Updated August 3, 2026 at 6:10 PM

WA emergency declared. Risk of large, costly fires in southeast WA grows

WA emergency declared. Risk of large, costly fires in southeast WA grows

August 1, 2026 at 12:13 PM

Rare extreme ‘explosive’ fire danger alert for Eastern WA. National Guard activated

Rare extreme ‘explosive’ fire danger alert for Eastern WA. National Guard activated

Updated July 31, 2026 at 4:17 PM

Windy, dry conditions jack up fire danger. Fire watch for most of Eastern WA

Windy, dry conditions jack up fire danger. Fire watch for most of Eastern WA

Updated July 30, 2026 at 5:56 PM

‘Best meteor shower of the year’ to light up WA sky. Here are top times to watch

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‘Best meteor shower of the year’ to light up WA sky. Here are top times to watch

August 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Wildfires prompt evacuations across Washington state. Here’s how to prepare

Wildfires prompt evacuations across Washington state. Here’s how to prepare

Updated July 29, 2026 at 2:56 PM

70 miles of I-84 in Oregon closed for hours overnight. Fire spread on power lines

70 miles of I-84 in Oregon closed for hours overnight. Fire spread on power lines

July 28, 2026 at 9:57 AM

Smoke comes early this summer to Tri-Cities. Will it be the worst season?

Smoke comes early this summer to Tri-Cities. Will it be the worst season?

Updated July 27, 2026 at 6:05 PM

Update: Raging wildfire closed I-84 in Oregon. No local detours available

Update: Raging wildfire closed I-84 in Oregon. No local detours available

Updated July 27, 2026 at 2:20 PM

Smoke smothers Tri-Cities, creating gloomy backdrop for air show acrobatics

Smoke smothers Tri-Cities, creating gloomy backdrop for air show acrobatics

July 26, 2026 at 2:42 PM

How can I save water at home during high temps and drought in WA? Use these tips

How can I save water at home during high temps and drought in WA? Use these tips

July 24, 2026 at 5:46 PM

Windy weather big worry for Water Follies races and Tri-Cities fire crews

Windy weather big worry for Water Follies races and Tri-Cities fire crews

Updated July 24, 2026 at 12:21 PM

Region on pace for one of worst wildfire seasons. Outdoor Tri-City concert canceled

Region on pace for one of worst wildfire seasons. Outdoor Tri-City concert canceled

July 22, 2026 at 6:40 PM

Update: 100+ temperatures in Tri-Cities forecast. Skies could stay smoky

Update: 100+ temperatures in Tri-Cities forecast. Skies could stay smoky

Updated July 21, 2026 at 5:51 PM

Tri-Cities air may get even smokier. Stretch of triple-digit highs forecast

Tri-Cities air may get even smokier. Stretch of triple-digit highs forecast

Updated July 20, 2026 at 6:39 PM

Where are Tri-Cities cooling centers open? Beat the heat at 20-plus public spots

Where are Tri-Cities cooling centers open? Beat the heat at 20-plus public spots

Updated July 16, 2026 at 2:41 PM

‘Very strong’ El Niño predicted in 2026. What does it mean for WA weather?

Washington State

‘Very strong’ El Niño predicted in 2026. What does it mean for WA weather?

Updated July 14, 2026 at 8:50 AM

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