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Washington eyes limits on license plate data

The bipartisan bill would require agencies to delete most plate scans within 21 days.

News

Washington state lawmakers are advancing a bill that would set the state&#x27;s first ground rules for regulating <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="automated license plate readers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/14/seattle-surveillance-technology-cameras-license-plates-cctv" data-vars-content-id="7cf12eba-a5c5-4fe9-b1d7-0afad57022da" data-vars-headline="Washington eyes limits on license plate data" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/14/seattle-surveillance-technology-cameras-license-plates-cctv" target="_self">automated license plate readers</a> (ALPR).Why it matters: Washington has positioned itself as a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="safe haven" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/14/washington-surveillance-data-ice-abortion-immigrants-rights" data-vars-content-id="7cf12eba-a5c5-4fe9-b1d7-0afad57022da" data-vars-headline="Washington eyes limits on license plate data" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/14/washington-surveillance-data-ice-abortion-immigrants-rights" target="_self">safe haven</a> for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="immigrants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/08/19/ferguson-rejects-doj-sanctuary-law-threat-immigrants" data-vars-content-id="7cf12eba-a5c5-4fe9-b1d7-0afad57022da" data-vars-headline="Washington eyes limits on license plate data" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/08/19/ferguson-rejects-doj-sanctuary-law-threat-immigrants" target="_self">immigrants</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="abortion patients" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2023/03/06/washington-state-abortion-protections-patients-doctors-data" data-vars-content-id="7cf12eba-a5c5-4fe9-b1d7-0afad57022da" data-vars-headline="Washington eyes limits on license plate data" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2023/03/06/washington-state-abortion-protections-patients-doctors-data" target="_self">abortion patients</a> and those seeking <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gender-affirming care" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/28/washington-state-transgender-healthcare" data-vars-content-id="7cf12eba-a5c5-4fe9-b1d7-0afad57022da" data-vars-headline="Washington eyes limits on license plate data" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/28/washington-state-transgender-healthcare" target="_self">gender-affirming care</a>, but privacy advocates warn these protections and others <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="can ring hollow" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/14/washington-surveillance-data-ice-abortion-immigrants-rights" data-vars-content-id="7cf12eba-a5c5-4fe9-b1d7-0afad57022da" data-vars-headline="Washington eyes limits on license plate data" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/14/washington-surveillance-data-ice-abortion-immigrants-rights" target="_self">can ring hollow</a> when surveillance data is tapped by federal or out-of-state agencies.

Washington eyes tougher penalties for 30+ mph speeding

Speeding played a role in one-third of Washington's fatal crashes in 2024, killing 250 people.

Washington state lawmakers want to make it easier to criminally charge people who drive more than 30 mph over the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="speed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/06/02/washington-speed-limiting-law-repeat-speeders" data-vars-content-id="7a238d94-b3e1-4cc0-958a-01c9a0fcfc10" data-vars-headline="Washington eyes tougher penalties for 30+ mph speeding" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/06/02/washington-speed-limiting-law-repeat-speeders" target="_self">speed</a> limit.Why it matters: Speeding was a factor in roughly one-third of Washington&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fatal crashes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/06/02/washington-traffic-deaths-decline-2024-pandemic-high" data-vars-content-id="7a238d94-b3e1-4cc0-958a-01c9a0fcfc10" data-vars-headline="Washington eyes tougher penalties for 30+ mph speeding" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/06/02/washington-traffic-deaths-decline-2024-pandemic-high" target="_self">fatal crashes</a> in 2024, the most recent year of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="statewide data" data-vars-click-url="https://wtsc.wa.gov/dashboards/fatal-crash-dashboard/" data-vars-content-id="7a238d94-b3e1-4cc0-958a-01c9a0fcfc10" data-vars-headline="Washington eyes tougher penalties for 30+ mph speeding" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://wtsc.wa.gov/dashboards/fatal-crash-dashboard/" target="_blank">statewide data</a>.

Hilary Knight sets 2 Olympic records in U.S. gold win

The Seattle Torrent captain's 15th Olympic goal tied the game and helped lift the U.S. past Canada.

Sports

Seattle Torrent captain <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hilary Knight" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/02/10/washington-olympians-milan-cortina-seattle-hockey-speed-skating" data-vars-content-id="b57894ec-23bb-4e1b-b035-30873f5515dd" data-vars-headline="Hilary Knight sets 2 Olympic records in U.S. gold win" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/02/10/washington-olympians-milan-cortina-seattle-hockey-speed-skating" target="_self">Hilary Knight</a> set two U.S. Olympic records Thursday while leading the U.S. women&#x27;s hockey team to a gold medal win over Canada.Zoom in: Knight, Team USA&#x27;s captain, scored a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="late tying goal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2026/02/19/hilary-knight-us-record-olympics-womens-hockey-goals/88584567007/" data-vars-content-id="b57894ec-23bb-4e1b-b035-30873f5515dd" data-vars-headline="Hilary Knight sets 2 Olympic records in U.S. gold win" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2026/02/19/hilary-knight-us-record-olympics-womens-hockey-goals/88584567007/" target="_blank">late tying goal</a> that sent the championship game into overtime and helped lift the U.S. to a 2-1 victory.

Seattle artisan expands with custom hat bar

Hoyle joins a small group of local milliners keeping Seattle's hat-making craft alive.

Michael Patrick Hoyle makes hats that are built to stay put in a Seattle windstorm.Why it matters: In a rainy, gusty city where many locals refuse to carry <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="umbrellas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/01/02/umbrella-rain-debate" data-vars-content-id="257a8793-5d2d-4447-8863-35ad489c28f7" data-vars-headline="Seattle artisan expands with custom hat bar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/01/02/umbrella-rain-debate" target="_self">umbrellas</a>, a well-fitted hat isn&#x27;t just fashion; it&#x27;s function.

Seattle's 2026 travel trends

Travel data reveals locals are leaning on familiar escapes, as well as global culture and adventure.

While Americans are increasingly searching for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="less crowded destinations abroad" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/11/2026-travel-trends-hotspots-destinations" data-vars-content-id="dbdd8d0a-91d5-4e10-9c6c-7de287a78e1a" data-vars-headline="Seattle&#x27;s 2026 travel trends" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/11/2026-travel-trends-hotspots-destinations" target="_self">less crowded destinations abroad</a>, many Washington state residents are planning trips to more familiar places in early 2026, according to Tripadvisor data.The big picture: Seattle-area travel data shared with Axios by Tripadvisor and tour operator Intrepid Travel paints a mixed picture for the new year, with classic destinations dominating bookings.

Canadian tourist drop squeezes Washington

Hotel, restaurants and shops along the border are feeling the pain of fewer Canadian travelers.

Business

Canadian tourists <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="aren&#x27;t visiting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/09/16/canadian-vehicle-crossings-washington-border-drop-2025" data-vars-content-id="6cb5ebf2-3d74-4a34-8ccd-6db063248071" data-vars-headline="Canadian tourist drop squeezes Washington" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/09/16/canadian-vehicle-crossings-washington-border-drop-2025" target="_self">aren&#x27;t visiting</a> like they used to, and Washington is feeling the pinch.Why it matters: The Evergreen State relies heavily on short trips from Canadian visitors to fill hotels, shops and restaurants, but <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="tariffs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/13/trump-tourism-tariffs-immigration" data-vars-content-id="6cb5ebf2-3d74-4a34-8ccd-6db063248071" data-vars-headline="Canadian tourist drop squeezes Washington" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/13/trump-tourism-tariffs-immigration" target="_self">tariffs</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shifting federal policies" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/11/social-media-trump-visa" data-vars-content-id="6cb5ebf2-3d74-4a34-8ccd-6db063248071" data-vars-headline="Canadian tourist drop squeezes Washington" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/11/social-media-trump-visa" target="_self">shifting federal policies</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="heightened friction" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/31/canada-us-travel" data-vars-content-id="6cb5ebf2-3d74-4a34-8ccd-6db063248071" data-vars-headline="Canadian tourist drop squeezes Washington" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/31/canada-us-travel" target="_self">heightened friction</a> have depressed border-state tourism, according to a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.jec.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/076a1848-5107-4049-886e-175ab8313ffc/canadian-tourism-report.pdf" data-vars-content-id="6cb5ebf2-3d74-4a34-8ccd-6db063248071" data-vars-headline="Canadian tourist drop squeezes Washington" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.jec.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/076a1848-5107-4049-886e-175ab8313ffc/canadian-tourism-report.pdf" target="_blank">report</a> from Democrats on the congressional Joint Economic Committee.

Sea-Tac hit by FAA flight cuts during government shutdown

The FAA is cutting flights at 40 major airports as the shutdown strains air traffic staffing.

Flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will be cut in the coming days amid <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="air traffic controller shortages" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/08/shutdown-air-traffic-controllers-delays-sick-outs" data-vars-content-id="cf7a0bf1-66ee-4615-8edb-8fb491ce6c96" data-vars-headline="Sea-Tac hit by FAA flight cuts during government shutdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/08/shutdown-air-traffic-controllers-delays-sick-outs" target="_self">air traffic controller shortages</a> linked to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="longest" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/05/government-shutdown-length-days-record-trump" data-vars-content-id="cf7a0bf1-66ee-4615-8edb-8fb491ce6c96" data-vars-headline="Sea-Tac hit by FAA flight cuts during government shutdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/05/government-shutdown-length-days-record-trump" target="_self">longest</a><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="-" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/05/government-shutdown-length-days-record-trump" data-vars-content-id="cf7a0bf1-66ee-4615-8edb-8fb491ce6c96" data-vars-headline="Sea-Tac hit by FAA flight cuts during government shutdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/05/government-shutdown-length-days-record-trump" target="_self">-</a><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ever government shutdown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/05/government-shutdown-length-days-record-trump" data-vars-content-id="cf7a0bf1-66ee-4615-8edb-8fb491ce6c96" data-vars-headline="Sea-Tac hit by FAA flight cuts during government shutdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/05/government-shutdown-length-days-record-trump" target="_self">ever government shutdown</a>, airport officials confirmed Thursday.The big picture: The Federal Aviation Administration <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="has announced" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/05/flights-delays-airports-cancellations-faa" data-vars-content-id="cf7a0bf1-66ee-4615-8edb-8fb491ce6c96" data-vars-headline="Sea-Tac hit by FAA flight cuts during government shutdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/05/flights-delays-airports-cancellations-faa" target="_self">has announced</a> it will forcibly reduce the number of flights by 10% at 40 major U.S. airports, including Sea-Tac, Seattle port commissioner Sam Cho wrote in a statement Thursday.

WSDOT doodles make drivers laugh — and pay attention

The rougher the doodle, the better the engagement — and safer the roads.

Drivers may scroll past a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="road-closure alert" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/07/30/seattle-i5-construction-closures-2026-2027" data-vars-content-id="7be1017d-0f53-4b79-918c-0420c85de9dc" data-vars-headline="WSDOT doodles make drivers laugh — and pay attention" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/07/30/seattle-i5-construction-closures-2026-2027" target="_self">road-closure alert</a> — but they&#x27;ll remember a cow doodled into a roundabout. The big picture: That&#x27;s the thought behind the Washington State Department of Transportation&#x27;s use of online humor — hand-drawn maps, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="horoscope tie-ins" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/05/09/wsdot-washington-seattle-astrology-zodiac-memes" data-vars-content-id="7be1017d-0f53-4b79-918c-0420c85de9dc" data-vars-headline="WSDOT doodles make drivers laugh — and pay attention" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/05/09/wsdot-washington-seattle-astrology-zodiac-memes" target="_self">horoscope tie-ins</a> and even Dave Matthews traffic jokes — to deliver alerts about road closures and work zone safety.

Canadian crossings to Washington state plunge amid tensions

Crossings from the Vancouver, B.C. area into Washington state fell nearly 40% in August, new data shows.

Travel

Like a lot of Canadians, Jorge Aranda stopped <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="coming to the United States" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/16/international-tourism-america" data-vars-content-id="397729f6-5f35-41dc-adbd-c8d778b04223" data-vars-headline="Canadian crossings to Washington state plunge amid tensions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/16/international-tourism-america" target="_self">coming to the United States</a> this year. &quot;I don&#x27;t want to pretend that everything&#x27;s OK,&quot; he tells Axios.Why it matters: Many international travelers say they&#x27;re put off by tariffs, the Trump administration&#x27;s anti-foreigner rhetoric and aggressive immigration enforcement, leading to a tourism slump that&#x27;s dragging on local economies, Axios&#x27; Emily Peck reports.

Seattle tops Labor Day travel charts again

Sea-Tac, ferries and roads are packed as Washington's summer travel season ends.

Seattle is once again the nation&#x27;s top Labor Day weekend <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="destination" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/25/labor-day-travel-2025-forcast-holiday" data-vars-content-id="b48d90d6-c5ef-4930-9ceb-507231812c32" data-vars-headline="Seattle tops Labor Day travel charts again" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/25/labor-day-travel-2025-forcast-holiday" target="_self">destination</a>, per AAA, capping Washington state&#x27;s record-breaking summer travel season.Why it matters: The holiday closes out the busiest U.S. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="travel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/economy-business/transportation" data-vars-content-id="b48d90d6-c5ef-4930-9ceb-507231812c32" data-vars-headline="Seattle tops Labor Day travel charts again" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/economy-business/transportation" target="_self">travel</a> stretch since before the pandemic, with the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="TSA" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/19/tsa-clear-airport-security-atlanta-dc-seattle" data-vars-content-id="b48d90d6-c5ef-4930-9ceb-507231812c32" data-vars-headline="Seattle tops Labor Day travel charts again" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/19/tsa-clear-airport-security-atlanta-dc-seattle" target="_self">TSA</a> set to screen nearly 17.4 million fliers — up from 17.1 million last year.

Shoes can now stay on at Sea-Tac Airport security checkpoints

Travelers at Seattle's main airport can now skip the shoe shuffle in general security lines.

Travelers at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Seattle-Tacoma International Airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/06/03/alaska-airlines-global-growth-seatac-rome-nonstop-sea" data-vars-content-id="478c175b-b68f-4ab1-8d82-b0393511901a" data-vars-headline="Shoes can now stay on at Sea-Tac Airport security checkpoints" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/06/03/alaska-airlines-global-growth-seatac-rome-nonstop-sea" target="_self">Seattle-Tacoma International Airport</a> can now keep their shoes on while they pass through security — no <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="PreCheck" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2021/08/02/tsa-precheck-clear-privacy" data-vars-content-id="478c175b-b68f-4ab1-8d82-b0393511901a" data-vars-headline="Shoes can now stay on at Sea-Tac Airport security checkpoints" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2021/08/02/tsa-precheck-clear-privacy" target="_self">PreCheck</a> required.Why it matters: Passengers stopping to remove their shoes at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints can slow down lines — and most people would rather skip walking through airports in socks or bare feet, even briefly.

New REAL ID rules for plane travel set to take hold in May

If you are flying domestically this year, you may need to upgrade your ID soon.

If you plan to travel in the U.S. by plane this year, you may need to upgrade your ID to meet <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new federal requirements" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/12/05/dhs-real-id-enforcement-delay" data-vars-content-id="59e12cfd-6317-4ef9-ba6b-93d0f1b3f7c5" data-vars-headline="New REAL ID rules for plane travel set to take hold in May" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/12/05/dhs-real-id-enforcement-delay" target="_self">new federal requirements</a>.Why it matters: New rules that prevent you from using a standard state-issued driver&#x27;s license to board a domestic flight will take effect May 7, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="federal officials say" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/real-id-faqs" data-vars-content-id="59e12cfd-6317-4ef9-ba6b-93d0f1b3f7c5" data-vars-headline="New REAL ID rules for plane travel set to take hold in May" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/real-id-faqs" target="_blank">federal officials say</a>.

Five great motorcycle rides to take in Washington state

Don't wait: Squeeze in one last fall motorcycle ride before the rain and snow hit.

Things to Do

Washington motorcyclists are spoiled for choice when it comes to having easy access to some of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="best rides in the nation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.motorcycleroads.com/top-100-motorcycle-rides/united%20states" data-vars-content-id="9b350228-9eed-4396-9ea8-4f07a3f1a7b2" data-vars-headline="Five great motorcycle rides to take in Washington state" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.motorcycleroads.com/top-100-motorcycle-rides/united%20states" target="_blank">best rides in the nation</a>.Driving the news: With the foliage getting ready to put on a vibrant display and a few more weeks of potentially great weather, now is a good time to pack up the saddle bags and hit the road.

How to camp in a wildfire lookout tower

Act now to snag a reservation for a million-dollar view.

If you want a million-dollar view for less than $100 a night, one option rises above the rest: camping in a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="wildfire lookout tower" data-vars-click-url="https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=lookout%20and%20washington" data-vars-content-id="152589d3-c153-4bef-9c0b-afebc6262be1" data-vars-headline="How to camp in a wildfire lookout tower" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=lookout%20and%20washington" target="_blank">wildfire lookout tower</a>.The big picture: The U.S. Forest Service rents dozens of its old, remote fire lookouts now that infrared tools and aircraft have replaced human eyes in most areas.