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Looking ahead to Washington's summer: Hotter and drier than normal, with a wildfire threat

The recent stretch of warmer temps, and sunnier skies is a sign of things to come as Washingtonians look up from the pandemic toward the summer months ahead. That’s according to state climatologist Nick Bond. The latest forecast for the coming summer months indicate that the region will experience higher-than-average temps, with lower levels of rain.
By
Dyer Oxley

Apr 16, 2020 at 4:43 pm
The Record

December 2nd | How to master the awkward hug

Just in time for the holidays: how to have an awkward hug. A surcharge to help Washington state fight fires. The history of black software. And how Billie Holiday inspired a poet.
By
Bill Radke

Dec 02, 2019 at 3:29 pm
Weekend Edition Saturday

Huge Amazon Wildfires Endanger Our History As Well As Our Air, Archaeologists Say

Cristiana Barreto says deforestation threatens to erase evidence of huge, dispersed civilizations, including rock art, ceremonial earthworks and waterways.
By
Scott Simon

Nov 30, 2019 at 5:42 am NPR
2 Major Wildfires That Have Raged In California Are Almost Fully Contained

The Kincade Fire to the north and the Maria Fire in the south are 80% contained and should be fully under control this week. Evacuation orders for about 190,000 Californians have been lifted.
By
Paolo Zialcita

Nov 04, 2019 at 10:45 am NPR
KUOW Newsroom

Seattle, Everett firefighters drive down to assist California

Everett Fire trucks are heading to fire lines today, not in Washington, but in California.
By
Paige Browning

Oct 29, 2019 at 3:57 pm
California Governor Declares Emergency In Counties Hit By Kincade And Tick Wildfires

In Sonoma County, the Kincade Fire has engulfed 22,000 acres. And in Los Angeles County, a fire that spans nearly 4,300 acres threatens homes in Santa Clarita.
By
Paolo Zialcita

Oct 25, 2019 at 11:38 am NPR
KUOW Newsroom

Washington Ranchers Push To Create Fire Fighting Teams In 'No Man's Lands'

It was a hot, dry summer afternoon when Molly Linville glanced out her front windows and noticed a rare storm pushing down the narrow valley where she raises cattle. Then came five lightning strikes in quick succession. And five plumes of smoke. She thought things would be OK. She was wrong.
By
Courtney Flatt

Sep 09, 2019 at 1:22 pm Northwest News Network
KUOW Newsroom

Rain helps and hurts wildfire fight on Colville Reservation

Cooler, wetter weather has helped crews battling a large wildfire burning on the Colville Indian Reservation. Fire spokesman Michael Krueger gives an update on the efforts to control the blaze.
By
Derek Wang

Aug 13, 2019 at 8:14 am
Mild Northwest fire season could blow up in late summer as fuels dry out

You might have noticed some smoky skies lately, particularly in the Inland Northwest from the Williams Flats Fire near Grand Coulee Dam.
By
Anna King

Aug 08, 2019 at 2:13 pm Northwest News Network
Wildfire smoke could waft into Seattle starting Sunday

August is a month we've come to associate with out-of-control wildfires and air quality warnings. This summer may be shaping up to be different. So far, fires in the Pacific Northwest are fewer and smaller.
By
Carolyn Adolph

Aug 02, 2019 at 4:05 pm

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