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School of Jazz: Ian McKain-Pitts and Aidan Moore serve as guest DJs

Drummer Ian McKain-Pitts and saxophonist Aidan Moore from Bellarmine Preparatory School in Tacoma...

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How extreme heat in Eastern Washington can cause cooler temperatures in the west

The first week of August is generally the hottest time of the year in Washington. This year,...

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Is that a ferry boat in the sky? How summer mirages play tricks on your eyes

This story originally aired Aug. 23, 2019. Most people have had that classic summer experience of...

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Clear skies and warm temps offer perfect viewing of Comet Neowise

It’s that most wonderful time of the year in the Pacific Northwest, when we get to enjoy clear...

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'Big experiment' this July 4th shows personal fireworks are the main cause of air pollution

People in the Pacific Northwest sometimes jokingly call the sixth month here "Juneuary," because...

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Lack of high-flying community fireworks may spare region’s air quality on July 4

July 4 is upon us. Normally, that means our air quality takes a big hit. It's an issue that KNKX...

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British Columbia’s wet, cold spring bodes well for Washington this year

The curse of the wet weekend is making another appearance as June comes to an end. The month...

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‘Curse of the wet weekends’ has had a strong hold on our region. What's behind it?

If you feel like you’re being punished by the weather for staying indoors during the workweek,...

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Forecasting skill fades after two weeks. So how can scientists predict future climate?

We’re in for another cool, wet weekend. Rain and rain showers dominate the forecast through...

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A gloomy start to June — but mellow compared to last weekend’s powerful thunderstorms

Gray skies, rain showers and possible thunderstorms are in the forecast again. It’s a pretty...

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‘The Blob’ is back, warming temps and threatening marine ecosystems, but will it last?

After a string of warm and sunny days, residents of Western Washington were bracing for the...

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Why the eruption of Mount St. Helens dramatically altered temperatures, but not for long

“An improving trend” is in store this Memorial Day weekend. The clouds, rain and cool...

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Spring rain is back. That bodes well for local water supplies, wildfire outlook

After a heat wave that left many of us dreaming of summer, more typical spring weather is back in...

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Another May heat wave: why low 80s this weekend will not break records

Temperatures around the Puget Sound region were shooting up Friday into the mid-to-upper 70s,...

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Chance of showers, chance of sunbreaks — so what do probability forecasts really mean?

As May begins, the weather continues to offer that typical grab bag of conditions that is typical...

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The sun's rays are as strong now as they are in August. So why are temperatures so cool?

After a pretty long dry spell, April showers have returned to the Puget Sound region. We’ve...

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‘Dry storm’ causing static, parched soils and heightened allergies

Maybe you felt a spark as you walked over carpeting and touched a doorknob. Or perhaps you noted...

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Thank the ‘omega’ pattern for locking in another week of clear blue skies and sunshine

It’s been warm and sunny lately with clear blue skies and great visibility in the Pacific...

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Why March was colder than January this year

If you’ve been feeling chilly lately, you are not alone. Lots of people may have noticed on walks...

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Decline in aircraft traffic could degrade West Coast weather forecasting

Sprinkles and showers are in the forecast for most of Western Washington this weekend, with...

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