A faint, camera-visible aurora briefly appeared over West Seattle late Friday after a strong solar flare and a NOAA geomagnetic watch. More short displays are possible over the holiday weekend.

A DuPont hearing examiner approved permits for a contested CalPortland mine expansion; opponents warn dewatering could drain springs that feed Sequalitchew Creek. Appeals are underway.

Gray mornings give way to sunny afternoons and low 70s inland. Small Craft Advisory tonight for parts of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

A Fire Weather Watch covers parts of eastern Washington Saturday with gusty winds and low humidity that could fuel fast-moving fires.

A wildfire called the Mountain View Fire is burning along SR 530 near Rockport between mileposts 64 and 66; DNR crews are on scene and the highway was reported open.

Cool, cloudy Thursday with a brief midday shower chance; sun returns in time for July 4.

Gray mornings give way to highs near 68°F and light breezes; coastal small craft advisories tonight. Drier, warmer conditions expected for the July 4 weekend.

Cloudy, cool conditions hang over Seattle through Thursday with highs near 67°F. Boaters face choppy coastal seas into midweek.

WSDOT amplified the NWS warning on June 29 as forecasters predict extreme heat this week. King County has cooling resources and agencies urge extra precautions.

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off the southern Oregon coast early Monday. Officials say there’s no tsunami threat and monitoring continues.

Gray morning and cool temps Monday, highs near 70°F. Small Craft Advisories affect coastal waters into Tuesday, June 30.

Cloudy and cool Sunday in Seattle with highs near 70°F. Small craft advisories affect parts of the Strait and coastal waters into Monday morning.

Gray and cool with spotty light showers possible Saturday; highs near 67°F and choppy seas offshore.