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John Curley Show

‘It’s nonsense’: Cliff Mass says ‘crazy people starting fires’ has nothing to do with climate change

Spokane Complex Fires rage on as Cliff Mass highlights the climate change claims are unsupported and rising winds could affect the region's safety.
19 days ago
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Julia Dallas

4 celestial events will light up the sky on Aug. 12

Wherever you are on Wednesday, Aug. 12, take a moment to look up. Four celestial events will be taking place throughout the day.
20 days ago
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Ted Buehner

Heat, smoke make for true ‘dog days of summer’ in western Washington this week

August is already here, sometimes called the dog days of summer. Temperatures are forecast to climb back into the 80s on Thursday with some areas in the 90s.
20 days ago
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Chief Meteorologist Morgan Palmer, KIRO 7 News

PinPoint Alert Day: Smoky conditions, hot weather continue

An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for much of the region, while a Heat Advisory covers most of Western Washington with afternoon highs climbing into the mid-80s and lower 90s.
21 days ago
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KIRO Newsradio staff

Federal aid approved for 6 Washington counties battling wildfires

President Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Washington to support wildfire relief efforts.
22 days ago
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Chris Sullivan

Private drones continue to hamper firefighting efforts in Spokane

The time to take personal video of the devastation in Spokane is after the fire is out and homes stop burning, not during the emergency.
22 days ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Gallery: KIRO listeners share photos of Spokane wildfire smoke blanketing the region

An air quality alert remains active for the Seattle area as smoke and high temperatures are expected to affect sensitive individuals through Tuesday.
22 days ago
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Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News

Spokane Complex Fires: 700 homes destroyed, 65K evacuated

The announcement comes as at least 65,000 people have been evacuated, and 700 homes have been destroyed by a series of wildfires in the Spokane area.
22 days ago
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Julia Dallas

Gifford Pinchot National Forest issues emergency closures for wildfire

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest has issued an emergency closure order for the High Lava Fire.
23 days ago
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Jason Sutich

Smoke, high temperatures prompt Seattle air quality alert

Seattle faces an air quality alert due to smoke and high temperatures, impacting sensitive individuals in the area.
23 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘A lot of terror’: KXLY anchor recounts Spokane fire erupting yards from where he stood as he helped families evacuate

KXLY weather anchor Mark Peterson is among the thousands of residents who evacuated as three wildfires exploded in Spokane.
23 days ago
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Meteorologist Nick Allard, KIRO 7 News

Weather: Smoke and haze to increase; air quality decreases

Wildfire smoke is forecast to move into Western Washington, raising the possibility of hazy skies and reduced air quality through the middle of the week.
23 days ago
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Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News

Spokane Complex Fires: Thousands evacuated and hundreds of buildings burned

Thousands are being evacuated, and over 600 structures have been destroyed by a series of wildfires in the Spokane area, collectively known as the Spokane Complex fires.
23 days ago
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Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

‘Widespread destruction’: On the ground in Spokane

The Spokane Area Fires Complex has destroyed more than 600 structures, including homes, and forced thousands of residents to evacuate their properties.
23 days ago
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Ted Buehner

Red Flag Warning: Eastern Washington braces for dangerous wildfire conditions this weekend

Have plans to head to eastern Washington this weekend to escape the expected much cooler weather in western Washington?
26 days ago
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Seattle's Morning News

‘It’s only rained once on Aug. 1 since 1985’: Local meteorologist warns Seafair attendees that ‘rare’ rain is inbound

Meteorologist Scott Sistek is warning those who will attend 2026 Boeing Seafair Air Show that rare early August rain could be in play on Saturday.
26 days ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Level 3 evacuation orders issued for areas of Entiat Valley of Chelan County for Little Giant Fire

Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuation orders have been issued for an area in Chelan County impacted by the Little Giant Fire.
26 days ago
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Chief Meteorologist Morgan Palmer, KIRO 7 News

‘Extremely critical’ fire weather concerns this weekend in central, eastern Washington

Several large fires are burning in central and eastern Washington as we head into the weekend, with most of them ignited by lightning around the middle of July.
26 days ago
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Ted Buehner

Seafair week forecast shows comfortable temps as July 29 marks anniversary of Seattle’s old heat record

Seasonable warm weather with high temperatures mainly in the 70s to lower 80s will greet the hydros in Seafair week.
28 days ago
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Ted Buehner

Former NOAA scientists rebuild climate data website after DOGE shut it down

Since 2015, SEA has averaged eight days of 90 or above per year. In the 20th century, that average was just three days per year.
29 days ago
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Meteorologist Nick Allard, KIRO 7 News

Quiet summer weather pattern continues in western Washington

If you’re wondering whether there’s any big weather on the horizon, the answer is ... not really.
30 days ago
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Robert Van Winkle, Pinpoint Meteorologist

Cool temperatures continue; showers expected to close the weekend

Cool weather will continue for another day this weekend as an area of low pressure continues to spin off the coast, delivering clouds.
1 month ago
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Seattle's Morning News

Wednesday is western Washington’s hottest day of the year so far, and the humidity is only making it worse

Western Washington won't set any records, but Wednesday will be the hottest day of the year so far.
1 month ago
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Chief Meteorologist Morgan Palmer, KIRO 7 News

Pinpoint Alert: Peak heat Wednesday with hottest high temperatures of the year for many

As hot, high-pressure air builds over the Pacific Northwest, temperatures will again climb well into the 90s for many spots Wednesday, stretching from Central Sound down through South Sound.
1 month ago