‘It’s not sustainable’: Destructive flooding highlights need for solutions in Whatcom County
River levels are receding, but Whatcom County leaders say there are much-needed changes for the region following historic flooding.5 years ago
Puget Sound region to get ‘continuous onslaught of rain’ over Thanksgiving weekend
We could be in for a blustery, wet Thanksgiving weekend across the Puget Sound region, with heavy rain arriving on Wednesday.5 years ago
Washington State Ferries hits early snags as it works toward return to normal service
Washington State Ferries was set to start the return to full fall service last Friday, with that plan hitting an early snag on Monday.5 years ago
Woman who survived five days in Olympic National Forest released from hospital
After surviving five days in the Olympic National Forest, 30-year-old Amanda Sampson from Queets was released from the hospital Saturday.5 years ago
Limited number of vaccinated state House members allowed in chamber
The Washington state House has decided how to handle COVID-19 vaccinations in the upcoming legislative session, set to start on Jan. 10.5 years ago
Washington will be ‘aggressive’ in efforts to get federal relief after flood
Governor Inslee says he is working to secure federal relief for homes and businesses impacted by this week's flood in northern Washington.5 years ago
State Rep. says WA Cares tax needs some ‘common sense, immediate fixes’
Supporters of the WA Cares long-term care initiative spoke Wednesday to explain where the law stands after a class action lawsuit was filed against it.5 years ago
Sounder N Line service canceled Friday as ‘precautionary action’
Sound Transit has canceled Sounder N Line service north of Seattle on Friday, Nov. 12, due to a potential for landslide activity.5 years ago
Seattle museums, cemeteries to honor Veterans Day with in-person events
Many of the local Veterans Day parades and other ceremonies will be in-person again this year.5 years ago
Why did people outside of Kitsap County receive a tornado alert Tuesday?
The National Weather Service has released an explanation as to why some people outside Kitsap County received an emergency tornado alert Tuesday.5 years ago
Amtrak service to resume on Point Defiance Bypass after 2017 derailment
Amtrak says trains will soon resume using the Point Defiance Bypass tracks south of Tacoma where a deadly derailment occurred in 2017.5 years ago
State Rep. Jayapal: ‘So much’ in infrastructure bill will benefit Washington
The infrastructure bill passed late Friday by the House includes funds to repair roads, bridges, and investments in public transportation and airports.5 years ago
Sen. Murray urges country to move to permanent Daylight Saving Time
You'll need to turn back the clock again as Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday. But maybe it will be the last time to fall back, if Sen. Murray gets her say.5 years ago
Seattle-based Zillow to get out of home flipping, layoff 25% of workforce
Seattle-based online real estate company Zillow is getting out of the home flipping business, laying off about 25% of its workforce.5 years ago
Lawsuit filed by mother of teen killed near CHOP dismissed by judge
A federal judge has tossed a civil rights lawsuit filed against the City of Seattle by the mother of a teen killed near the CHOP zone in 2020.5 years ago
Statewide eviction moratorium bridge expires Sunday, no plans to extend
The statewide eviction bridge expires Sunday and Governor Inslee does not plan to extend it, as counties are now getting relief money out.5 years ago
Inslee says he doesn’t have ‘authority’ to cancel long-term care tax
If you get a W2, you have until Sunday to sign up for private long-term care insurance, or you will be paying a new state tax.5 years ago
Washington State Patrol investigates shooting in Olympia near capitol
Washington State Patrol is investigating after a shooting in Olympia at the north end of Capitol Lake on Deschutes Parkway on Wednesday.5 years ago
More issues for Boeing with possible new safety concerns over 767, 757 planes
Boeing hit yet another stumbling block this week, with the Federal Aviation Administration flagging potential safety problems with two of its planes.5 years ago
Seattle among cities competing for hosting duties in 2026 World Cup
Starting Thursday, World Cup officials will tour cities across the United States, including Seattle, to determine which venues will host games in 2026.5 years ago
Naval Station Everett welcomes USS John S. McCain
The USS John S. McCain is now docked at its new homeport, Naval Station Everett.5 years ago
Jail body scanner discovers handgun in folds of woman’s belly
Snohomish County Corrections deputies made an unexpected discovery while booking a 30-year-old woman into jail on Wednesday.5 years ago
Delays at Port of Seattle ‘going to get worse before it gets better’
It's going to get worse before it gets better: That's the message from the Port of Seattle in regards to the shipping delays that are clogging up ports.5 years ago
