Libby Denkmann

While the number seems high, does it mean a difference in enforcement actions?

In Spokane, three major fires sparked on Saturday, collectively burning over 8,000 acres and 700 structures.

Confused how to decide on state supreme court candidates? Here’s some help for WA primary voters. Four seats are on the ballot for the August Primary, with Soundside host Libby Denkmann breaking down each race with Washington Observer writer Jonathan Martin.

Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page.

We are officially deep into a Pacific Northwest summer: we’ve already experienced wildfire smoke, 90 degree temperatures and for the unlucky amongst us, you may have also have seen small black ants crawling across your kitchen counters and floors.

Last year, the board heard a little over 30 cases and recommended 10 people for commutations. Governor Ferguson rejected all of the cases, some of which had the support of every board member.

Washington has cracked down on ghost guns over the years. But we're still seeing them around, most recently after a mass shooting at Seattle Center.

Last week, parents of a student of Ibijoke Idowu began the process of pursuing a civil lawsuit against the teacher and the district, claiming she had physically harmed their child. This follows a Seattle Public Schools investigation, released in June, which concluded that Idowu “more likely than not” grabbed the student hard enough to cause bruising.

Fisheries once again have to - weather - this weather event. And scientists say it could be a strong one.

Soundside is taking a month to reset & retool the show, BUT... we've still got events for you to enjoy in this edition of the Weekend Warmup!