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Where are the fires in WA? Here's a map of the wildfires burning across the state

There are several wildfires burning across Washington state. Two new wildfires popped up Wednesday on the east side of the state. While some fires have made significant containment progress, others ...
Newsweek

Washington Map Shows Where State Could Be Underwater From Sea Level Rise

A new interactive map shows how parts of Washington state could be submerged underwater as sea levels rise due to climate change. Washington's extensive coastal regions, which stretch around 157 miles ...
KUOW

Smoke or sunshine? WA’s new air quality map tells you what’s ahead

As wildfire season heats up, the Washington Department of Ecology is rolling out a new tool to help people breathe easier and stay safe. The state’s revamped air quality monitoring map, launched this ...
MyNorthwest.com

All Over The Map: The surprising number of Washington towns inspired by first names

Names for communities in Washington are inspired by many things – nods to obvious nearby geographic features, nostalgia for faraway hometowns of settlers, memorials to Indigenous leaders, remembrances ...
MyNorthwest.com

All Over The Map: Washington’s peculiar collection of backward towns

There are three communities in Washington that have one unusual thing in common. The communities are Nagrom in King County, Retsil in Kitsap County, and Lebam in Pacific County. The names of all three ...