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

This story was updated with the latest wildfire numbers on October 13, 2025, at around 3:30 p.m. As fall sets in, many of the state's wildfires are nearing containment, though a few continue to grow ...
OPB

Washington state is building wildfire risk and hazard maps. Mapmakers need your help

Courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation / AP Soon, new maps for the state of Washington will help show wildfire risks and hazards. But first, the team creating the maps is asking for ...
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 ...
Seattle Times

New Washington map shows why environmental health is a justice issue; see the risks in your area

Most of us use maps to help us know where we’re going. As a journalist, I’m just as intrigued by maps that tell us where we’ve been, who we are, what we’re made of and how we treat each other. So I ...
MyNorthwest.com

All Over The Map: Happy 100th birthday to the WA state flag

Today is Flag Day, the holiday recognized by the federal government to commemorate June 14, 1777, when the U.S. flag was adopted by the Second Continental Congress. It’s also a great excuse to look at ...