PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland metro area is bracing for strong thunderstorms late Wednesday afternoon and evening, bringing potentially gusty winds and hail. This week began with 70-degree temperatures and a…

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would impose 25% tariffs on “all cars that are not made in the United States” on Wednesday. The President also said Tesla CEO Elon…

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of western Washington SEATTLE — Strong, widespread thunderstorms are forecast in western Washington Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday night. Dangerous lightning and heavy downpours that…

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1. On February 17, 2019, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the…

The official regional alerts map for the National Weather Service is finally showing an alert for the possible “severe thunderstorms” that have been looming. The Severe Thunderstorm Watch alert is…

SEATTLE — Widespread thunderstorms are possible across western Washington Wednesday afternoon into the night, thanks to an unstable air mass moving across the region.  The National Weather Service (NWS) has…

Despite five hours of streamed casting announcements, there are still several characters and actors fans are surprised won’t be in Avengers: Doomsday. (Read the full Avengers: Doomsday cast roster.) Some…

Imagn Images The Los Angeles Lakers aim to get back on track when they hit the road to take on the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. The Lakers are 43-28 overall and…

By Paige Cornwell Seattle Times staff reporter Severe thunderstorms, along with the chances of large hail, severe wind gusts and potentially a tornado, make for a topsy-turvy forecast Wednesday evening…