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Cool Saturday turns sunny with a high near 63°F. A sharp warm‑up hits Monday–Tuesday with inland highs near 80°F.
An SFU‑led study found juvenile Chinook in the Lower Fraser estuary exposed to hundreds of contaminants — from pharmaceuticals to trace cocaine — raising concerns for salmon recovery and orca prey.
Showers likely Friday morning in Seattle with highs near 59°F. Dry, sunnier weather returns by the weekend.
The Washington Supreme Court will decide June 11 whether to undo the 1,150‑MW Horse Heaven permit, a case that pits the state’s clean‑energy push against tribal and farmland protections.
Sunny Thursday gives way to late-night showers and a cooler, soggy Friday commute. Mariners should heed gale and small-craft advisories through Friday.
Sunny Wednesday with highs near 72°F; rain likely late Thursday night into Friday. Boaters, watch for a Gale Watch in the Strait.
Light morning showers for the commute, then warmer midweek with highs in the 70s. Coastal advisories remain near the outer coast.
Rain moves in late Monday, May 25, with breezy southerly winds and coastal advisories. Expect choppy ferries and slick roads during evening travel.
Sunny Sunday gives Seattle a warm break before rain and gusty southerly winds arrive Monday. Boaters and event planners should prepare for rough crossings and wet conditions.
Morning low clouds give way to a sunny Saturday; rain and gusty winds arrive on Memorial Day. Plan for wet, windy conditions Monday, May 25.
Sunny Friday with highs near 74°F. Rain is likely late Sunday into Memorial Day, with choppy waters and possible gales in the Strait.
Bellevue posted a "do not enter" advisory at Newcastle Beach after county water tests flagged high bacteria. Officials say people and pets should avoid the water while follow-up tests run.
Sunny Thursday with highs near 72°F. Small‑craft advisories tonight; rain likely Monday, May 25.
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