Level 3 “Leave Now” orders were issued in Okanogan County after the B AND O wildland fire advanced toward rural roads and homes; shelters and animal care were arranged in Omak.

A Salish Sea humpback nicknamed Pop Tart was freed from fishing gear after a coordinated U.S.–Canada response, officials and whale‑watch crews say.

Cloudy Friday with a high near 75°F, spotty drizzle possible and a small craft advisory Friday night.