As Seattle warms, parks and targeted plantings are being framed as public‑health tools. City data shows a shrinking canopy and big gaps that advocates say must be closed fast.

Morning showers and breezy afternoon winds for Seattle today. Small Craft Advisory in effect for nearby waters.

Some Deming residents say county evacuation texts never arrived as the Nooksack River washed homes away in December 2025. An investigation found a planned alert system never went live.

Sunny and warm this afternoon with highs near 78°F. Rain likely after 11 p.m. Tuesday into Wednesday.

Morning clouds give way to sunshine and highs near 68°F Monday. Tuesday warms into the upper 70s; showers possible Wednesday.

Cool, partly cloudy Sunday in Seattle with highs near 66°F. A Small Craft Advisory runs through early Monday in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

A female gray whale — the 18th this season — washed ashore near the Long Beach Peninsula. Cascadia Research says many examined whales show malnutrition.

Clear start and a mostly sunny Saturday with highs near 70; a weak front brings more clouds and a slight shower chance Sunday. Warmer early next week.

Gray morning clears to sun with highs near 67°F; small craft advisory eased early and the weekend warms into the low 70s.

A fin whale washed ashore near Samish Island and NOAA and partners are conducting a necropsy. The species is an uncommon visitor to the Salish Sea.

Low clouds hang over Seattle Wednesday morning, but afternoon sun will push inland highs near 68°F. Coastal waters turn rough tonight under a Small Craft Advisory.

A new Longview plant will process unsold food from the Pacific Northwest into renewable pipeline gas and fertilizer, helping retailers meet state organics rules.

Low clouds early Tuesday give way to sunshine and highs near 75°F. Boaters should watch small craft advisories and Sea‑Tac could see a slow morning commute.