Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Arson arrest made as wildfires rage

Wildfires continued to burn in Washington, and five states hold primaries. It's Tuesday's news. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Tue Aug 4 2026

 

Natalie Neysa Alund Senior Reporter

@nataliealund

👋 Hello! Senior Reporter Natalie Neysa Alund here, and I'm filling in for the fabulous Rebecca Morin and Phaedra Trethan!

In Tuesday’s news:

A Spokane resident was arrested on an arson charge in connection with a wildfire that continues to rage in Washington.
Five states hold primaries tonight, including a critical battle in Michigan for the Democratic Senate nomination.
Drama over President Donald Trump's DC arch? See what the National Park Service says.
College football season is almost here, and we've unveiled the Coaches Poll preseason Top 25.

But first: Happy birthday, Dutchess Meghan! See how she made a splash to celebrate turning 45.

Man charged with arson as wildfires burn

Three major wildfires continued to burn more than 10,000 acres in Washington state Tuesday, putting 65,000 people under evacuation orders. On Monday, officials announced the arrest of 37-year-old Aaron F. Farinacci of Spokane on a charge of first-degree arson related to one of the blazes, the Old Trails Fire. Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels said the causes of the other fires remain under investigation.

Watch: A small bird feeder captured a timelapse of wildfire destruction

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Bodey Clauson inspects the damage at the house of his brother, Jeff Clauson, which was burned by the Old Trails Fire wildfire, in Spokane, Washington, on Aug. 4, 2026.

David Ryder, Reuters

A big night on the primary calendar

Five states are holding primary elections on Tuesday: Michigan, Missouri, Kansas, Virginia and Washington. Perhaps the most closely watched race is in Michigan, where Democrats Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens are vying for a seat that could determine control of the Senate. And in Missouri, former Democratic Rep. Cori Bush is looking to make a comeback in a rematch against Rep. Wesley Bell, who defeated her for the seat in 2024. Get the latest updates and results here.

A Voter Who Declined To Provide Their Name Casts A Ballot At Kaiser Elementary School During Michigans Primary Election In

A voter casts a ballot at Kaiser Elementary School during Michigan’s primary election in Roseville on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.

David Rodriguez-Munoz, Detroit Free Press via USA TODAY Network

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Park Service says Trump's massive arch could alter iconic DC views

The National Park Service believes Trump's proposed 250-foot-tall arch in the Washington, DC, area could have a disruptive effect on dozens of other historic sites . The arch, which would tower over the nearby Lincoln Memorial, is set to be built on Memorial Circle in Arlington, Virginia – just blocks away from the National Mall. Trump announced plans last year to build the arch as part of the country's 250th birthday celebrations, but the towering structure has faced opposition from some critics.

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An artist's rendering of U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed 'Independence Arch' is seen in this handout obtained on April 10, 2026.

U.S. Commission on Fine Arts, via REUTERS

Who's No. 1?

The college football season is just around the corner, and the sport's coaches have weighed in on which teams they think are playoff contenders and which need some work. The US LBM Coaches Poll preseason Top 25, released Tuesday, has Ohio State at No. 1 for the first time since 2015, followed by Big Ten rival Oregon and then SEC stalwarts Georgia and Texas.

We break down each team in the Top 25 with an outlook for their season
The most overrated teams in the preseason Top 25 – and the biggest snubs

Syndication The Columbus Dispatch

Ohio State, led by QB Julian Sayin (left) and WR Jeremiah Smith (right), will start the 2026 college football season at No. 1 in the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

A break from the news

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"She deserves it": Why Phil Collins is giving praise to Taylor Swift

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.

Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa attend the AFI opening night premiere of "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Oct. 22, 2025 in Los Angeles.

Bruce Springsteen says wife Patti Scialfa's blood cancer is in remission after an eight-year battle.

A United Airlines aircraft taxis on the tarmac at Monterrey International Airport, as Vinci Airports, a subsidiary of France's VINCI Group, expects air traffic growth to slow through the end of the year as higher jet fuel prices and geopolitical tensions weigh on the aviation sector, in Apodaca, Nuevo Leon state, Mexico, July 8, 2026. REUTERS/Jorge Mendoza
 

United cancels new O'Hare routes after FAA extends flight caps

United Airlines delayed the launch of 10 new routes following extended FAA cuts at O'Hare. See impacted locations.

Jennifer Lopez attends the "Office Romance" U.K. premiere at BFI Southbank in London on June 3, 2026.
 

JLo couldn't resist paying tribute to this pop icon: See the video

Jennifer Lopez paid tribute to Madonna's iconic music video for "Like a Virgin" during a recent trip to Italy by recreating one of its scenes.

Walmart's bettergoods pistachio nut butter has been recalled due to salmonella risk.
 

Salmonella risk prompt recall od Walmart-branded pistachio nut butter

Walmart's bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter has been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination.

Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank attend the Royal Family's Christmas Day service in England on Dec. 25, 2023.
 

Princess Eugenie welcomes third child

Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank welcomed their third child, a baby girl, on Monday, Aug. 3, in Portugal.

May 25, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; Former President Donald Trump hits his tee shot on the third hole during the Pro-Am tournament as part of the LIV Golf Washington D.C. 2023 event at Trump National Golf Club outside Washington DC.
 

Trump declares win at Bedminster Club Championship. Is he any good?

Trump said he won the Bedminster Club Championship over the weekend. He says he has won over 40 club championships, but has been accused of cheating.

Travelers check the status of their flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on June 30, 2023.
 

Americans in Middle East should 'consider departing', State Dept. says

The U.S. State Department issued a fresh travel warning for the Middle East, warning Americans there to be ready to leave.

Dairy Queen's Fall Treat Collection launches on Aug. 31, 2026.
 

Dairy Queen releases new fall Blizzards. See flavors

Dairy Queen's Fall Treat Collection includes two new Blizzards and a new Coffee Chiller. See the flavors.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) participates in training camp drills at Saint Vincent College.
 

Aaron Rodgers invokes Fauci while dodging Pat McAfee's question

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, who has long used the "Pat McAfee Show" to air grievances, addressed Anthony Fauci and Dianna Russini in his latest appearance.

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