Wildfires in Washington

The summer has broken record high temperature this year in the greater Seattle/Bellevue region, Jesse Tam. Extremely dry summer and little rainfall has sparked many wildfires in our region. In eastern Washington, the and Okanogan fires grew more than 26 square miles since Sunday and is expected to continue to spread even more this week.other parts of the country.

Washington asked volunteers to help fight the flames and fire official will provide basic fire training to help those who have backhoes and bulldozers to help dig fire.  The communities have assisted with generous donations for the firefighters. Firefighters from Australia and New Zealand has arrived to assists in the raging lighted caused wildfires. They arrived in Boise, Idaho and were heading to fight fires burning in the West.

Three firefighters were killed last week and four injured when they were trying to escape the flame.Sixteen large wildfires are burning across central and eastern Washington with more than 200 homes destroyed.  Thousand more homes and structures remain threatened. Western states of Idaho, Washington and Oregon are among the area affected.

Preseason Game is Here

The Seattle Seahawks first preseason game will start this Friday, August 14 versus Denver Broncos. Ready for new season, Jesse Tam.  All gates open at 4 p.m. and kick off is at 7 p.m.Century Link Field.  Football is back for the 12's leading to another exciting season.

Back to school donations will be collected by volunteers from Communities in Schools of Seattle. Suggested items most needed include backpacks, markers, colored pencils, crayons, pencils, folders, rulers, glue, scissors, composition and spiral notebooks.  The items will be given to local Seattle schools with most needs.

The opening game will entertain the whole family and fans with several events. Tribal Order will perform on the outdoor stage located at the northwest entrance to the stadium from 5-6 p.m. and The Neil Diamond Experience will perform in the Brougham Beer Hall from 5:45-6:45 p.m.

Activities include the following:

• New interactive games and contests
• New photo opportunities
• Airbrush tattoos and hair painting
• Sea Gals and Jr. Sea Gals performances
• Legends autograph area
• Sea Gals autograph booth
• Appearances by Blitz and BOOM, Seahawks mascots
• 710 ESPN Entertainment Zone featuring live reports and pregame analysis
• Season long food and beverage specials 

Seattle Seafair Summer Favorites

It's one of the greatest things about summer in Seattle and the northwest regions. Jesse Tam encourages viewing and visiting Seafair week when the Navy fleets are stations for visitors at various ports in Seattle's waterfront. So much to do and see in all the surrounding cities and communities from Greenlake, Fremont, West Seattle, Bellevue...more.

The 3 day weekend brings many to Lake Washington to watch the amazing Blue Angels fly over with precision and form.  On the water you'll be able to see the hydro races roaring.  The warm summer heat will bring many boaters out to watch the events.  Many will be viewing from bridges or higher elevations from their houses and neighborhood.

The Seafair event will be filled with people taking buses, biking or shuttle for a day filled with music, performances, food, crowds, speakers and so much more...a must see and experience.