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A Lion’s mane jellyfish melted on a Whidbey Island beach, appearing like a giant irritated eye. The article invites readers to submit interesting photos from the Northwest to Reader's Lens.

A 16-year study (2003–2019) found wildfire smoke has become the primary pollutant affecting pregnancy outcomes, offsetting declines in pollution from cars and industry. The research linked increased wildfire smoke to risks like low birth weight and preterm births, with 65% of days exceeding air quality standards attributed to wildfires. The study analyzed 64.5 million pregnancies across 2,800 U.S. counties, noting significant pollution increases even in regions not typically associated with wildfires.

Jigawa leads the Northwest region in the Phillips Consulting State Performance Index and ranks second nationally in the 2026 National Assessment Report, recognized for prudent governance, fiscal discipline, and effective public service delivery.

Climate Central analyzed 239 U.S. cities and found an average increase of 18 'mosquito disease days' per year between 1970 and 2025, with Nashville experiencing a 22-day increase. Warmer temperatures extend mosquito activity, raising disease transmission risks like West Nile virus.

Strong southeast winds pushed the Aspen Acres blaze toward bulldozer lines constructed the previous day, causing the fire to surge northwest and expand by 2,000 acres, now totaling 96,000 acres.

A plan to kill up to 450,000 barred owls in the Northwest is underway, described as a waste of money and bad policy, raising ethical and practical concerns.

Saturday will feature the warmest temperatures of the week as a weak cold front shifts winds from the west in the morning to the northwest in the afternoon.

Thursday begins with cloudy skies that are expected to become partly sunny by lunchtime as high pressure moves in from the northwest. A cold front is progressing toward the Northeast.

Rabe Abubakar was abducted along with his wife by bandits in the northwest. The government stated he died from complications related to diabetes and hypertension.

A cold front brought heavy rain to the metro last night, followed by drier and cooler conditions this weekend. Winds will gust near 30 mph, with Saturday's high at 74°F and Sunday's in the mid-70s, featuring plenty of sunshine and no rain.

Abdul Fields, 30, of the District of Columbia, pleaded guilty to firing a gun at a vehicle in Northwest on March 24, 2025, and to possessing a loaded firearm on November 19, 2025. The U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announced the plea.