ready to revoke guidelines that say transgender students can use bathrooms and locker rooms matching their chosen gender identity. the white house says president trump believes it's for the states to decide without federal involvement. police want you to find this missing teenager. makayla mattei is 15 years old and lives in dumfries. her family hasn't seen her in a week and her family says she needs her medicine. nasa just announced that astronomers have discovered seven, seven earth-sized planets orbiting a nearby star. and they say these new worlds could hold life. some heartbreaking new details about a deadly fire we first told you about as it was breaking last night at 11:00. it happened in lorton. we learned the little boy who died was playing with a lighter. >> investigators think that's how the fire started. new news4's chris gordon is live in the neighborhood. chris?

>> reporter: his name was stellan. he lived here with his mother and sisters. they had just moved back to lorton here on arcade street to live with his grandmother. a neighbor told me just yesterday her young son had played here with stellan. today she returned with her little boy to start a memorial for stellan. a neighbor and her son placed stuff animals and flowers in the yard beside the house where a fire killed a 5-year-old boy last night, identified as stellan lotuno. >> the cause of fire has been determined, that it was a child playing with a lighter, and unintentionally set the garage on fire. >> reporter: a woman and a man were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. two dogs were rescued, two other pets died. the fire began at

night. neighbors tried their best to help as the house on arcade street was consumed by flames and thick smoke. >> we saw the mom standing in the driveway, screaming, upset. a little girl was there. we ran up. you could see the flames. we jumped in action to see what we could do. >> reporter: two neighbors, a retired firefighter and an off-duty firefighter, trying to get the boy out of the garage, but the flames made it impossible to reach him. >> i'm disappointed we couldn't get him. i really feel bad about his mom, she had to stand in the front yard and watch. it's terrible. >> reporter: you are looking live at the destruction at the house over the garage here where stellan died. ahead, reaction from neighbors to the news that the cause of his death may have been playing with a lighter. that's the latest, live in

lorton. chris, back to you. >> thank you very much, chris. over in the district, police are trying to figure out who shot and wounded two men this morning near alabama avenue and 9th place in southeast dc. both victims had hardhats on and may have been working at a construction site. one of them has serious injuries. the other managed to get down the street and yell for help. at this point, no arrests and no word on a possible motivate. news4 was first to report that dc fire is still struggling with response times for the most urgent 911 medical calls, one year after it added a private ambulance service to its fleet. the fire chief acknowledged the problem yesterday, and today we've heard from him and the mayor about some big changes coming to the system. news4's mark segraves reports. >> reporter: right now, the policy for the dc fire department is, if you call for an ambulance, one will come and take you to the hospital regardless of your condition. for years first responders have complained about

the dc patients' bill of rights, saying it results in hundreds of calls from people who don't need an ambulance as much as they need a ride to a doctor's appointment. today dc's mayor and fire chief announced they're considering changed th changing that policy and only transporting patients in need of urgent medical care. they're considering hiring a private company to staff nurses at the 911 call center to screen some calls to determine if an ambulance is actually needed. >> what we're talking about is making sure emergency vehicles and personnel and hospital rooms are available for people who are having emergencies. >> reporter: the chief has also pledged to hire more paramedics. in the district, mark segraves, news4. the trump administration is working to counter fears that its new immigration policy means mass roundups and deportations. the policy does give agents broader ability to deport

immigrants, but the administration plans to add thousands of i.c.e. and customs border agents. but homeland security officials say they do not intend to stage mass arrests. regardless, americans are reacting to word of a tougher immigration policy. julie carey has more. >> reporter: these new citizens just took the oath today but they already have opinions about the new policy on enforcement. >> it's confusing. we don't know whether to stay home or go to war. >> i'm sad because people come here for an opportunity to find a good job and support the family.

terry mcauliffe also has strong opinions about the immigration enforcement rules. he will be having a face-to-face with the homeland security secretary over the weekend. what he plans to say, when i join you at 5:00. in mt. vernon, julie carey, news4. firefighters in maryland are busy battling brush fires, this one on sugarloaf point near the montgomery county/frederick county line. firefighters tell us the warm weather, the low humidity, and winds are fueling those fires. doug kammerer is standing by in the storm center. doug, this dry weather continues to be a problem. when do we get much-needed rain? >> we probably won't see relief until saturday afternoon and during the day on sunday. that's when the humidity goes up, especially on saturday, and the temperatures come down. we'll have record-high temperatures in some areas. we really

weather and we really need some rain. a system to the south is bringing severe weather to places like florida. showers in our southern zones. we had a couple of showers around fredericksburg earlier. once again, we have been missed by the rain. temperatures are on the mild side. 65 in hagerstown, 66 in morgantown, west virginia. over the next couple of days, back to the 70s tomorrow and friday. a few showers possible tomorrow. we'll talk about that. but a better chance on saturday. that's the day we could see some storms too. and then much cooler on sunday, big change for part of the weekend. so a half and half weekend. i'll update you on all of it in about 15 minutes. >> can't believe i'm saying this, but we could use the rain. a surprise guest in the room. first at 4:00, who was seen on court sketches sitting in on supreme court discussions. rowdy, raucous, and happening around the country. the movement across the nation and here in our area that is catching lawmakers off-guard. it could be your shot at being a multi-millionaire.

y29phy y16fy

first at 4:00, two special guests sat in the audience at the supreme court today. ivanka trump and her daughter watched the proceedings from the vip section reserved for guests of the justices. she was invited to the court by justice anthony kennedy. they heard chief justice roberts read an opinion in a death penalty case. if you haven't already done so, you may want to pick up a powerball ticket before the day is out. tonight's

million and could go even more. at 403 million, it's the first time in several months the jackpot has gone above the $400 million mark. you have to match all five numbers and the powerball. should i even say this? the odds of that happening, one in 292 million. so tell us, did you happen to buy a powerball ticket? that's our nbc washington flash survey this afternoon. most of you say even if you did, you'll probably not win anyway. but it's fun to dream, right? you can vote on the nbcwashington.com page. >> i'm not too good at winning things. >> i bought one before the last drawing. i was in a gas station, i said i'll buy one. i'll actually run out on my break tonight and try to get one and see if it happens. >> good luck to you. >> thank you. when it comes to love, politics may be playing a role. why fewer may be finding love

election. and decades after her untimely death, princess is fashion aic

fios is not cable. we're wired differently. so we wired the wagner's house with 150 meg internet. which means that in the time it takes mr. wagner to pour a 20oz. cup of coffee, tommy can download 40 songs, and jan can upload 180 photos. 12 seconds. that's the power of fiber optics. get 150 meg internet with equal upload and download speeds,

cable can't offer internet speeds this fast at a price this good. only fios can. according to a new survey, americans have mixed feelings about president donald trump. the nbc news

poll shows 43% approve of the job president trump is doing while 54% disapprove. the poll shows more americans are likely to back his executive order which temporarily bans people from seven countries. 50% approve the move, 47% did not. some republican lawmakers are facing some pretty tough crowds. people yelled and one woman simply walked out of a town hall meeting that virginia congressman dave bratt hosted last night. he represents virginia's seventh district which includes culpeper and parts of spotsylvania county. he says he got a clear message from his constituents. >> the anxiety is real. people want real solutions. we'll have to pay attention to that. >> congressman bratt says he'll work with his constituents to get through this transition. just like we saw when president obama was trying to push through the affordable care act, town halls have become a feature of donald trump's first hundred days. today there is yet

>> yes, there is. the trump administration is working a major policy change that would affect transgender students. tracie potts is live now on capitol hill to tell us about this. tracie? >> reporter: it's interesting that it's a social policy change, he's been focusing so much on security. but today the white house confirmed the transgender bathroom guidance from the obama administration is going they're taking a close look at, working making some changes there. the human rights campaign is already calling it a blind and cruel attack on young children. president trump's administration is taking on what has not been a campaign priority. transgender bathrooms. in fact here is what he said last spring about caitlyn jenner. >> you would be fine with her using any bathroom she chooses? >> that is correct. >> reporter: but today, the president's administration is expected to reverse obama-era guidelines that allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice. >> he's a firm believer in states' rights and ine

dealt with at the federal level. >> reporter: gay rights groups call it discrimination. conservative groups say washington should stay out of it. >> it's an abuse of federal powers to say it should be one of the attorney general's top priorities, to police bathrooms. >> reporter: policing tax dollars is president trump's focus today, meeting with his budget theme. >> unfortunately the budget we're essentially inheriting is a mess. >> reporter: he's promising to make washington leaner, more accountable. >> we're not going to let your money be wasted anymore. >> reporter: congress approved that budget with republicans under attack from angry taxpayers at town hall meetings. >> raucous. that's all right. we're learning how to be raucous here in the midwest. >> reporter: they're worried about health care and tax reform. >> you just hear the anxiety is real. people want real solutions. so we're going to have to pay attention to that. >> reporter: and pay attention to a president who says he wants to do more with

like the border wall, which even republicans here say, chris, is going to cost up to $15 billion. >> wow. thank you very much, tracie. we're also keeping an eye own that wild weather out west. you can see here, those floodwaters are devastating to communities there. the san jose fire department has reported that thousands of families are being kept from their homes. >> reporter: we're finally starting to see the floodwaters recede in san jose. the city has issued a mandatory evacuation for part of its downtown area, an area that hardly ever sees flooding like this. this is not a normal rain year. the coyote creek peaked 11 hours ago, at its highest level in 95 years, flooding many homes and businesses. according to the associated press, people have been evacuated. 250 of whom had to be rescued by boat. here in san

nbc news. in news4 your health, preventing a deadly form of pneumonia could be as easy as taking medicine for asthma. researchers found two asthma drugs can stop certain strains of the influence from developing into a dangerous case of pneumonia. the drugs abasically block the infection so it can't spread deeply enough in your lungs for the pneumonia to set in. the drugs worked best when patients took them early on. it appears the current political climate is having a big impact on, of all things, dating. most of those surveyed say politics is affecting their chance for love. it's a different story for e harmony. the company says there's been a

election day. a spokesman says they think all the unpredictable is driving the need for the kind of emotional connection people find in a relationship. >> certainly has people talking to one another. >> hopefully they'll find their match. it's been two decades since princess dianna's death, but the fascination with her life has not waned. >> now for the first time people can get a peek into the wardrobe that made diana into an international fashion icon. an exhibit is opening in london, from elaborate gowns to power suits, her clothes played a supporting role as she carried out humanitarian missions, knowing the world was watching her. an exhibit organizer recalls one trip when she visited aids patients. >> she wasn't wearing gloves. that was so important, that she was able to touch people with hiv. the first

then to be a risk. >> the exhibit at kensington palace opens to the public on friday and runs throughout the year. instagram is about to shake things up. the change you're about to notice that could give you a lot more options and change how much you see. and speaking of changes, storm team 4 is keeping a close eye on our dry winter weather.

prodders, shuckersers, and sniffers, [ inhales ] all giant produce is triple checked. farm, crate, and store. we're focusing on fresh... ...so you don't have to guess. my giant.

instagram is finally giving you the ability to upload more than one picture at a time. today instagram announced the new feature, now available to all users. it allows you to tell a story through up to ten stories and videos per post. you still only get one caption and one location tag. to give it a try, click the icon that looks like a stack of pictures. should be fun. >> i know. if you took pictures of our last ten days or so to try to tell a story, it would look pretty much the same. dry and a lot warmer than normal. >> same old story. and this is it continues. it's been an incredibly warm couple of months, one of the warmest winters ever. temperatures hit 60s across the region. tomorrow we get into the 70s.

today, the cloud cover. the sun has been able to penetrate those clouds. 57 by 7:00. notice our temperatures at 11:00, only 54. we are not going to cool all that much tonight. it's going to be a very mild night. take a look at the numbers around the area. dc the coolest spot around the metro region because of the potomac, the water off the potomac a little cooler there from our airport temperature. 52, cooler along the water in annapolis. petersburg, west virginia, nearly at 70. that's the warmer air that's going to continue to move in, even warmer than today. out there right now, no rain, no snow. we have some showers, had a couple of in our southern zones, we talked about this last night at 11:00. they for the most part have stayed to the south. the clouds are here, though. and the wider view showing a pretty potent storm down to the south. we're getting into this area, which i say "this area," milwaukee, wisconsin today, 69 degrees. the warmest february day they've

again, that warm air is moving our way, down towards florida a different story. here is where the rain is. they've seen severe weather and tons of rain in florida. we could use it. we'll see a chance during the day tomorrow. overnight tonight, 1:00, hey, a couple of showers. it won't put a dent in the drought but a couple of showers are possible. tomorrow afternoon, with the warmer air we could see a line of showers moving towards the dc area, most likely fading out as the daylight and temperatures start to go down. they need some daylight in order to keep themselves going. look at the number, 67 chicago, 70 in national, 70 in raleigh. where's the cold air? it's locked up in canada. partly sunny tomorrow, nice and warm. a few assurshowers to the west, that's about it. saturday, a high of 72. a good chance of showers,

afternoon on saturday. that's the big day right here, sunday. we go down to 50 degrees with some rather windy conditions. sunday a little bit cold. that's about it. there you go, guys. >> when you're saying 50 is cold in february, doug, it is a different world out there. >> no kidding. is it optics or olive branch? the new president visits washington's new african-american museum. was it symbolic enough to help heal the divide? and they can help make cooking a lot easier, even fun. but they are expensive. blenders, we're talking about. are

is our area's tourism industry about to experience the so-called trump effect? what it means for washington as we head into tourist season. parking space or green space? the great parking debate. our first look at bao bao as the giant panda settles into her new home on the other side of the world. >> reporter: i'm scott mcfarland at the live desk. a doctor who worked at usa gymnastics has been charged with sexual assault. dr. larry nasser is facing nine separate charges in my today, including first degree criminal sexual conduct. prosecutors say the victim was less than 13 years old. nasser had a clinic atmy

members of the school's gymnastics team. he's since been fired. he also worked with usa gymnastics which trains u.s. olympians. one of nasser's accusers is an olympian winner. in a separate case, nasser is accused of molesting the daughter of a family friend and for pornography. those charges are pending. more information as it comes in. at the live desk, scott mcfarland. protesters set fire at the building at the entrance of their camp at the north dakota pipeline today. a deadline was set for today for everybody to clear out. some people did leave but some protesters refuse to leave. they say the planned pipeline threatens water resources and the sacred land. president trumpig

dakota and keystone pipelines, saying the project would put many skilled workers back to work. the architectural firm behind dc's hottest new museum is about to start work on another highly profile project. ralph applebaum associates designed the national museum of african-american history and culture. now it's been chosen to lead the design team for the obama presidential center. the library, museum, and event complex will be built on chicago's south side. applebaum was also involved in the look of the u.s. capital's visitors center and the national holocaust museum. president trump visited the african-american museum yesterday as a way of observing black history month. troy johnson is here with the talk around town. troy, do your listeners think it's all about optics or an olive branch? >> they're viewing it as optics. there is

president may be setting low expectations for his engagement with african-americans. so the trip to the smithsonian is just one example of several that we've seen before and during the presidency. if you think back just a few weeks ago, he spoke of frederick douglass who, quote, has done an amazing job and getting recognized more and more. well, frederick douglass has been dead for 122 years. on the campaign trail, mr. trump took issue with heaarriet tubma on the $20 bill, suggesting she appear on the $2 bill, a denomination that doesn't even appear anymore. these are icons who represent a lot to an important segment of americans and suggests that the president is tone deaf when it comes to issues important to black americans. >> he pledged to confront racism and create a

a divided country. do your listeners believe the president? >> let me say first, pat, the people that i talk to want to believe the president. they want him to address black issues in a meaningful way. but they're telling me that means listening to a wider circle of people beyond forensic who voted for him or the few that get an opportunity to visit the white house. the president's missteps over his first 30 days in office aren't sitting well with rhonda who lives in prince george's county. she calls the president's visit to the african-american use i'm a photo op. she wants to know if he learned anything while he was there. she and other listeners say there are concerns over policies with black america, and they aren't going to be going away anytime soon. they have some fundamental issues with mr. trump. >> it was his persona before the

the white house. you can't stand outside my door and call me all kinds of names and then expect me to invite you in. it doesn't work that way. if he knew something about the community instead of thinking every black community, we have drug dealers standing on the corner, and it's ridden with crime, and welfare mothers and welfare fathers. he doesn't know us. >> troy, just last week on this newscast, we talked about the dust-up between april ryan and omarosa manigault, one of president trump's aides. they're both african-american. and the very next day we saw the tense exchange between ryan and the president at the white house when she asked if he would meet with the congressional black caucus and he asked her to set up the meeting. >> there are people engaged with what's happening with the trump administration, many watching e

the events on social media. and the press conference for many reasons was described as one we haven't seen in a long time, if ever, listeners were shocked at that exchange with mr. trump and april ryan. one person said there is a difference between being brash and unconventional and then there's not understanding why the press is there. reporter april ryan said she was shocked as well, maybe thinking this was part of the learning curve as you work with a new administration coming in. what's also notable is meanwhile there is no meeting yet with the congressional black caucus. listeners say that's something that needs to happen. he needs to hear from those members that represent us in congress so we can really start working and seeing some work done on the concerns of black americans. >> troy johnson, thank you, troy. >> absolutely. as we take a look at what's happening in northern virginia, valentine's day may be over but it's not too late to get your

there will be a fundraiser at lansdowne resort and spa, featuring caters from around the area. >> it helps to support children who want to participate in afterschool programming, summer camps. the ymca doesn't turn families away for the inability to pay. >> this year we have our secret weapon, which is our executive chef. and i've got to tell you, he can create some cuisine like you've never, ever tasted. >> i was so blown away but this. i'm a slider guy. i shared this on my facebook page, this demonstration. for ticket information or to see the lansdowne resort chef prepare one of friday's offering, go to my facebook page or search "chocolates gallore" n the nbc washington app. >> those sliders look mighty good. why some doctors say sugar is worse for your healthth

>> reporter: i'm tom sherwood on the national mall. in just a few weeks a million tourists are expected here for the annual cherry blossom festival. but there are some bumps ahead. ♪ ♪

fios is not cable. we're wired differently. in the last 10 years, we have received 6 times more awards than cable, including the jd power award for highest customer satisfaction for the fourth year in a row. only fios has the fastest internet, on the most awarded network. get this amazing offer: 150 meg internet with equal upload and download speeds, tv and phone for just $79.99 per month for the first year. cable can't offer internet speeds this fast at a price this good, only fios can.

today we were in the 60s. tomorrow we'll be in the 70s. we're talking about near record

here's dulles. we have the potential to tie the record high there, coming close in the district and around bwi marshall, but just not warm enough. still, we're 25 degrees above normal. looking to the weekend, we stay warm on saturday. but rain is in the forecast. i'll have the latest timing. and have you been sneezing, sniffling lately? i'll have the allergy report as well. >> thanks, amelia. i can't believe we're running this story on the day i brought in dunkin' donuts munchkins. >> was that you? >> sugar. >> is sugar worst than tobacco? news4's doreen gentzler has the answers. >> reporter: we all need a certain amount of sugars to survive. there are natural sugars like those found in fruits and vegetables and grains. then there's added

dietary guidelines say we should limit sugar to six teaspoons of sugar for women and nine for women. that's not a lot. it's everywhere, from salad dressings, pasta sauces, breakfa breakfast cereals and of course soda. one study from the centers for disease control suggests that sugar may be as harmful as tobacco, especially for pregnant or nursing women, sugar intake can affect a child even before birth and can pose a risk for obesity later on. >> everyone is exposed to sugar. not everyone is exposed to tobacco. so yeah, i was surprised that it seems to be pretty deleterious to your health. >> reporter: as part of a balanced diet, watch out for fat, salt, and that sugar intake. you may have seen the commercials, blenders promising to do just about anything. are the pricey ones worth it?

it's already one of the area's most congested neighborhoods. now valuable parking spaces may be going away.

and we're partnering with cigna to help save lives. we are the tv doctors of america. by getting you to a real doctor for an annual check-up. so go, know, and take control of your health. doctor poses. learn your key health numbers, and take control today. nobody will be shocked to hear me say parking comes at a

premium. >> you don't say. in bethesda, some neighbors want to turn those spaces into parks. which would you prefer? transportation reporter adam tuss takes on the debate tonight on first at 4:00. >> reporter: take your pick. on a beautiful day today, would you rather have something that looks like this, would you have have something like this? this -- or this? well, here in downtown bethesda, there is a little bit of a green space versus parking space battle brewing. a grassroots group here says about 500 parking spaces in a number of lots in the downtown area should go away and in their place there should be parks. this is an issue gaining steam with the montgomery county council as it looks for a master plan to reshape downtown bethesda and there's a lot of enthusiasm about this plan. >> it's a great idea.

bethesda available to turn into parks. >> reporter: coming up on news4 tonight, much more on this story. what happens if all of this parking goes away? does it go away for good? i'll have the answer. back to you. >> thanks, adam. it has literally been to the moon and back. and has been on display here in washington for years now. but now it's packing up and leaving. >> wow. that's just one of the stories we're working on this afternoon. jim handly, wendy rieger in the newsroom with more. hi, guys. >> first we lose bao bao, now this? the apollo 11 spacecraft is a popular fixture at the air and space museum. >> a big draw for young and old alike. not for much longer, though. why it's leaving us and when is the last time you can see it in washington. also new at 5:00, first your laptop breaks, then the person you're trusting to fix it loses it. we're

response team takes the case. and what the washington nationals that we do not. >> i'm able to just be bryce. i'm able to just be myself. >> just bryce. plus why he and his new wife waited in line for 45 minutes on valentine's day for a milkshake. >> i wonder if he goes, "just bryce." >> a throwback to "will and grace." time to raise the curtain on a new play in washington, about african-american heritage but it also tells the story of our area. this is really cool. >> meagan fitzgerald is going to tell us that story in just a few when wendy and i join you for news4 at 5:00. >> you've already piqued our

>> can't wait to see that. shopping for blenders isn't what it used to be. many new machines these days are bulky and expensive. >> "consumer reports" says before you spend a lot of money make sure the blender you buy is worth it. news4 consumer reporter susan hogan is here with more. >> so many people are like, yeah, are they really worth it? there are so many blenders out there, and we're talking hundreds of dollars for some of the most popular blenders on the market. but as i said, are they worth it? it kind of depends. "consumer reports" tested ones that can multi-task so you can use them all year round. take a look. >> reporter: why wait for summer to break out the blenders? in addition to crushing ice, blending pina coladas and measuring durability, "consumer reports" testers also blended soups. >> we wanted to know, can this blender handle that task.

you'll want to use them year-round if not everyday. the latest tests include blenders that cost as little as $40 all the way up to $600. not only are the price tags big, but some of the blenders are quite large too. this $180 dash might not fit under your kitchen cabinet. and this $500 kitchenaid weighs 21 pounds and takes up precious counterspace. both may make a good soup, 90 makes the list. nor does the vitamix blender. >> we have yet to see any of the blenders out perform the vitamix professional. >> reporter: but the vitamix will set you back $650. for $170, this electrolux is

a nice warm soup too. >> although it did not make "consumer reports"' recommended list for mediocre scores in pureeing soups, you may want to consider the $100 ninja professional, it's easy to use and excellent for making frozen drinks. if it makes a mean margarita, sign me up. >> if it gets us the alcohol, okay by me. >> absolutely. >> thanks, susan. the national zoo posted this picture of bao bao. the 16-hour flight went smoothly, and the keeper says she was a champ during the flight. all those weeks of preparation paid off. she is now at a conservation and research center for giant pandas. >> they say it's better for the pandas to travel during the winter months while it's cold, although in our area, i don't know what it matters. >> is it still winter?

>> is certainly doesn't feel like it. >> and we're seeing cherry blossoms already. >> we've had people sharing wonderful photographs on twitter, like this from chris fukudu, cherry blossoms already out. if you're seeing signs of spring, share them with me on facebook or twitter. we want to see what you're seeing out there. i don't want them to come out too early. as we look to tomorrow, we're going to be warmer than today. the commute to and from work for most of us looking completely dry, so good news there. recess for the kids, it's mild, could get away with not bringing the jacket tomorrow. it's going to be warm, the earlier you head out for the run, the better. if you want to take out the bicycle tomorrow, not too cool for that either. if you want dinner outdoors and the restaurant is available for that, there could be some isolated showers around. i want to show you that on future weather. i'm starting you off around noon. we'e

midday hours. look at what happens as we head on into the mid- to late afternoon hours. we start to see scattered showers along the corridor, stopping at 7:00 p.m., tracking rain in parts of frederick, montgomery, loudoun, prince william and fauquier counties. the line moves northeast and fizzles out and didn't hit washington. if you're west of dc, know you could be dealing with a late day shower tomorrow. 7:00 a.m., we're dry, and's already night. 53. by lunchtime, near 70, so have the lunch outdoors tomorrow. near record warmth in the forecast with a high of 74. during the late afternoon and evening hours, we'll have scattered showers around especially west of washington. at 7:00, still around 70 degrees. really nice tomorrow evening. even just to open up the windows and let some fresh air in. currently we're in the low to mid-60s, 61 here in the district. as far as the pollen report goes, trees coming in at high. we're seeing grasses coming in at w.

deal. but we've been seeing grass pollen in our area in february. highly unusual according to our microbiologist. for friday, 76 mild degrees. on saturday, a period of rain, maybe even a few thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. but the morning and midday hours looking dry. then, guys, cooler and breezy on sunday with highs around 50. doug will break down the extended forecast, more coming up on news4 at 5:00. >> thank you. the height of washington's busy tourism season is almost upon us. but this year could be unlike any other year. could there be a trump effect on tourism and how might that impact the economy?

for years, fios has been promising fast internet to small businesses. but for many businesses, it's out of reach. why promise something you can't deliver? comcast business is different. ♪ ♪ we deliver super-fast internet with speeds of 150 megabits per second across our entire network, to more companies, in more locations, than fios. we do business where you do business. ♪ ♪

it's league night!? 'saved money on motorcycle insurance with geico! goin' up the country. bowl without me. frank.' i'm going to get nachos. snack bar's closed. gah! ah, ah ah. ♪ ♪ i'm goin' up the country, baby don't you wanna go? ♪ ♪ i'm goin' up the country, baby don't you wanna go? ♪ geico motorcycle, great rates for great rides.

growing uncertainty over what effect, if any, the president will have on dc's tourism industry. >> will this summer be different? news4's tom sherwood has our report. >> reporter: so many tourist buses crowd into washington. this police officer does roundup duty to keep them moving. the national's capital is experiencing record visits. that means big money for the city and regional economies. the district alone in 2015-2016 recorded a record

visitors, about half of them tourists. they all spent about $7 billion here, earning the dc government $757 million in tax revenues. >> look at the remarkable progress we've made overt last 25 over the last 25 or so years. >> reporter: international interest in washington is growing too. 300,000 chinese visitors a year and still growing. president trump ran against washington. he's hammered international issues like immigration. tourism officials are uncertain what effect trump will have on foreign visits and give a diplomatic answer. >> it remains to be seen. we're focusing on what's happening especially from an international perspective. what's the ripple effect if people decide not to come to the united states because of some of these policies that are being

is preparing for the big ten basketball tournament in early march, and the big cherry blossom festival weeks later. in the district, tom sherwood, news4. the news continues now with jim and wendy. >> announcer: news4 at 5:00 starts now. right now at 5:00, a 5-year-old is the victim of a deadly fire. >> tonight, investigators tell us they know how it started and they have a warning for you. >> reporter: he was shot in the symptom b stomach but still had enough strength to get someone to call his name. a daylight double shooting, that story next. are you entitled to an ambulance when you call 911? one local fire chief says no. first at 5:00 tonight, an investigation under way after a shooting that involved two men who appear to be construction workers. good evening, i'm wendy rieger. >> i'm jim handly.

from a church and was captured on surveillance video. the shooter still at large this evening. let's head right out to news4's pat collins not far from the scene. pat? >> reporter: a friend says the two construction workers were called home from work for an emergency. they were walking here on alabama avenue when all of a sudden, gunfire, right across the street from a church. check out this security camera video. it comes from the community of hope church on alabama avenue. the double shooting happened across the street from the church. now look closely, and you can see one of the shooting victims running down the sidewalk to a nearby church, looking for help. this man was there. he asked that we conceal his identity. >> he fell inside of the church and said, i've been