Cliff Mass says we’re starting to see the infamous “June gloom syndrome,” but this weekend won't be a total washout: How will YOU spend the long weekend?

Here's what a Bailey bridge looks like. State and federal officials are looking for this temporary fix to get the collapsed I-5 bridge back up and running:

UPDATE: Gov. Inslee says the feds are looking for a temporary "Bailey bridge" span to get the collapsed I-5 bridge back up and running. The feds have freed up $1 million in emergency funds.

We now know a truck hauling a too-tall load hit an overhead bridge girder before the bridge collapsed in Mount Vernon. The trucking company says it had a state-issued permit to carry that load over the bridge:

The collapsed I-5 bridge in Mount Vernon was used by some 71,000 cars per day. Here's a map of the detours and alternate routes suggested by WSDOT:

Witnesses say a truck carrying an oversized load struck a portion of the I-5 bridge's steel structure just before it collapsed. WSDOT is still investigating these reports. But could a bridge collapse from being struck by a truck? One engineer says yes:

UPDATE: "We don't think anyone else went into the water," said Marcus Deyerin, a spokesman for the Northwest Washington Incident Management Team. Latest details:

UPDATE: Washington state authorities say NO fatalities in I-5 bridge collapse

UPDATE: Three people have been rescued from the Skagit River after a bridge collapsed in Mount Vernon. Washington state bridges earned a C- grade in a 2013 report by the American Civil Engineers Society. The group said more than a quarter of the state's bridges are considered structurally deficient of functionally obsolete:

BREAKING: I-5 bridge collapses in Mount Vernon; people in water We are updating here:

Our talented friend Jim Stiles, whose photos we often share here, is dealing with a health issue. Please send some good thoughts his way. Here's a great shot he took a while back of the Palouse in Whitman County.

JUST IN: The Boy Scouts of America will now allow gay boys to join. Gay adults, however, remain barred from becoming Scout leaders: Your thoughts on this latest development?

Here's an incredible story. Baby Kaiba was born with a weak airway that caused him to stop breathing. Doctors saved his life by "printing" him a support tube using a 3D printer:

Nearly a year has passed since a deadly shooting spree that began at Cafe Racer left six people dead. Since then, the cafe has rebuilt itself as a thriving hub for musicians. "We weren't going to let something like this stop us,” said owner Kurt Geissel.

Yikes! A daredevil Seattle photographer known for climbing tall buildings and snapping photos at knee-weakening heights is at it again:

It may be chilly out, but at least we've got spring flowers. Just look at these lovely peonies bursting with color!

What happens to pot dealers when marijuana becomes legal? One dealer California (where medical pot is legal) says he heard the calling: Go East, young marijuana dealer

Filmmaker Lynn Shelton says Seattle is "like the canvas that I paint everything on." And despite her fast-growing career, Shelton says she doesn't plan on leaving anytime soon:

Pot businesses used to be welcome at Seattle's Verity Credit Union. But that recently changed when the banking regulators came calling:

Why didn't homes, schools, and other buildings in tornado-ridden Oklahoma have basements? There's a reason:

What a shot! Our friend Gary Deyo, using a high-speed camera, captured this shot of a needle-popped water balloon!

What do you picture when we talk about urban farming? Probably not a towering lab farm that has never seen the light of day. But experts say these vertical "pinkhouses" are quite efficient:

An exhibit at the Burke Museum inspired one woman to try living a month free of new plastics—no bags, no bottles, no containers—which meant she had to haul glass mason jars to the store and back, and a bus no less! Here's her story:

UPDATE: The medical examiner lowered the death toll in Oklahoma to at least 24, including 7 children: This photo shows what remains of Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Oklahoma.

UPDATE: The monstrous tornado in Oklahoma has claimed at least 51 lives, including 20 children. And the death toll is expected to rise. Story, photos and videos:

UPDATE: At least 37 people were killed when a powerful tornado tore through Oklahoma—and not for the first time. The left photo shows the town of Moore in ruins following a tornado in May 1999 while the right photo shows the same town today. Details:

A monstrous tornado as much as a mile wide with winds up to 200 mph roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school. The photo below shows flattened homes. More info + video:

A Seattle butcher is giving a whole new meaning to the term "pot-bellied pig." Lately, he's been feeding marijuana to the pigs he turns into prosciutto:

We are proud to share we've been honored with several regional Society of Professional Journalists awards, including two first place awards won by our ace reporters Paula Wissel, left, and Ashley Gross!

Check out this portable classroom that's totally solar-powered, uses only rainwater, and meets the highest standard of green building design:

If crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter were allowed to sell shares of small businesses, would you bite? Currently, business owners like Seattle pillow maker Roberto Horyo can only get backers—not investors—who are rewarded with pillows for their support. Here's the story:

Thirty three years ago today, Mount St. Helens erupted, killing 57 people, knocking down a forest and filling the sky and rivers with volcanic ash. What do you remember about the blast?

Thirty three years ago today, Mount St. Helens erupted, killing 57 people, knocking down a forest and filling the sky and rivers with volcanic ash. What do you remember about the blast?

We did the math, and most young adults won't pay more for coverage under Obamacare, as economist had feared: bit.ly/13tZ4CF

BREAKING: Seattle City Council member Tim Burgess has dropped out of the mayoral race. Details:

Happy Friday! We're excited to share The Greyboy Allstars will perform LIVE in studio today at 12:15! Tune into Midday Jazz:

Workers at Sea-Tac Airport are working on a ballot initiative that would bring up the minimum wage for the airport's baggage handlers, cabin cleaners, and retail employees to $15 per hour:

Here's the state's new official logo for marijuana licenses. Latest updates on draft rules for legal pot:

The Liquor Control Board has just released a draft of the rules for the state's new legal pot industry. We'll be updating our story here:

A recent study found elevated levels of arsenic in samples of chicken purchased at grocery stores in 10 cities in the U.S. So how did the toxin get there? Experts point to arsenic-based drugs:

Once captivated by her Android phone, our reporter Ashley Gross recently switched to a "dumb phone"—a model so simple she has to text using numbers. Here's how she explains her love-hate relationship with smartphones:

He may not have reached Brazil, but he sure touched many hearts. Hundreds of condolences have surfaced online for Seattle's Richard Swanson, who was fatally struck by a car while trying to dribble a soccer ball all the way to Brazil to raise money for charity. His story:

He may not have reached Brazil, but he sure found an audience. Hundreds of condolences have surfaced online for Seattle's Richard Swanson, who planned to dribble a soccer ball all the way to Brazil. He was fatally struck by a car in Oregon Tuesday.

Climate change is sending fish to non-native waters. In British Columbia, for example, Mexico's Humboldt squids have washed ashore. "People think they are sea monsters," said one expert. Similar migrations are taking place just about everywhere:

JUST IN: NBA owners reject Chris Hansen's bid to move Sacramento Kings to Seattle: "This was not an anti-Seattle vote; this was a pro-Sacramento vote," said NBA Commissioner David Stern.

Check out this gorgeous sunset shot by our friend Tim Durkan!

Yikes! The U.S. Postal Service ranked Seattle as the second worst city for dog attacks on mail carriers:

Join in one of the biggest days of giving in our region, and support KPLU through the The Seattle Foundation's one-day Give Big Campaign: And THANK YOU, as always, for your support! (Below, jazz legend Dr. John's artistic note seen on our wall of autographs.)

How serene. Thanks to our friend Lisa Nakamura on Orcas Island for sharing this lovely shot!

We're getting our first glimpse at what health care might cost under the Affordable Care Act. Your base rate depends on where you live in the state. Check out our interactive map for more info: