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Still foggy and cold: You know the drill — you’ve seen it every day this week. We’ll start the morning off with freezing fog, which will go away after 10 a.m., followed by an afternoon of clouds until the fog returns around 10 tonight, says the National Weather Service.  You can expect the rain to…

Weather:  Rain in the morning, showers in the evening. That’s the wet forecast for today — a trend likely to carry over into Monday.   For more details, read the National Weather Service forecast. Traffic: The I-5 express lanes are closed this morning through 10:15 a.m. for the annual Jingle Bell Run and Walk….

Weather:  Today we’ll have patches of fog before 10 a.m., but otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 58.  Thanks to the time change, expect an early sunset at 4:45 p.m. The National Weather Service forecast. Traffic: Be careful out there in the fog this morning. Remember that the I-90 express lanes will be closed to…

Join reporters Jonathan Martin and Maureen O’Hagan for a chat at noon Tuesday to discuss their recent stories on the growth of largely unregulated medical marijuana dispensaries and “medibles,” cannabis-infused food and drink.  They will also be discussing the legalization of marijuana Initiative 502. Sunday’s story: Medical marijuana: ‘Medibles’ industry thrives, lacks safety regulations Monday’s story: Pot dispensaries clouding…

1. Pot dispensaries clouding medical marijuana’s image The explosive growth of storefront pot dispensaries is testing state and federal laws and clouding the medical-marijuana industry’s quest for legitimacy. In today’s story, we look at the booming business that now can boast more outlets in Seattle than Starbucks. Tomorrow, we’ll take a closer look at cannibis-infused products from taco mix to…

Weather: It’s starting to feel more like fall. Today the highs are in the mid-60s with clouds overnight into tomorrow. The National Weather Service forecast. Traffic & bus changes: Today on Highway 99 northbound at the First Avenue Bridge, two right lanes are closed due to roadwork. Tomorrow, the big shake-up happens for King County Metro…

Weather:  Remember when Times reporter Jack Broom told us three weeks ago, “Sorry, summer’s almost outta here“? OK, scratch that. Today he’s writing that summer isn’t ready to say goodbye. Monday was the 43rd straight day without measurable rain at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The record, 51 days, was set in 1951 — and…

Weather:  After a warm weekend, it’s starting to feel like Seattle again. Today will be mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 70s. Later in the week, we’re back to the good ol’ 60s. The National Weather Service forecast. Traffic: A reminder for Spokane St. Viaduct drivers: The 1st Avenue South offramp is…

Weather:  Today will be another hot one,  with a high looming in the low 90s. Don’t worry– next week it should start to cool down again, with temperatures back in the 70s.  The National Weather Service forecast. Traffic: Nothing big to report for your commute today, as far as we can tell. Yesterday’s…

Weather:  It’s going to start feeling a little more like summer today. The morning clouds should clear up in the afternoon for a high of 71 degrees. You can expect a solid streak of temperatures in the 70s through the early week.  The National Weather Service forecast. Traffic: West Seattleites, beware….