KIRO 7 News Staff
King County animal shelter operating at limited capacity following storm damage
The Regional Animal Services of King County has lost more than half of its available space for housing cats following damage from this week’s storm.7 months ago
Ted Buehner
Blink and you’ll miss it: Sunday’s winter solstice marks shortest day of the year
Discover the significance of the winter solstice on December 21, marking the start of astronomical winter this year.7 months ago
Eric Thomas, KIRO 7 News
Whidbey Island residents could be without power for days, PSE says
Puget Sound Energy warns Whidbey Island residents of days without power due to severe weather and high winds.7 months ago
James Lynch
Entire Washington town without power as crews trudge through rough terrain
Skykomish residents endure continued outages as crews work tirelessly to restore power after a week of intermittent issues.7 months ago
Luke Duecy
Storm leaves Camano Island in the dark as thousands lose power
Downed trees and power lines have left the community of Camano Island in the dark.7 months ago
Jack Bilyeu, KIRO 7 News
2 teens escape Spanaway home nearly split in half by fallen tree
In Spanaway, high winds and the saturated ground brought a massive tree down on a home, nearly crushing a teen.7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
142 mph winds recorded in Coldwater Ridge during windstorm
AccuWeather recorded an even stronger gust of wind in Coldwater Ridge — a gust of 142 mph.7 months ago
Frank Lenzi
‘It scared the you-know-what out of me’: Wind rips off part of KIRO reporter’s SUV
A KIRO Newsradio reporter got a bit of a jolt while covering the aftermath of Wednesday's windstorm that left thousands of customers without power across WA.7 months ago
Charlie Harger
Sistek: Western WA’s weather nightmare finally easing; White Christmas ‘not zero’ chance for Seattle
December 2025's severe weather in western Washington shows signs of relief, raising hopes for a White Christmas in Seattle7 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
8 western WA rivers remain at dangerous Flood Phase 3, 4
Only two rivers are currently at Flood Phase 4, the highest and most dangerous warning phase. Six additional rivers are still at Flood Phase 3.7 months ago
Charlie Harger
Western WA windstorm: ‘Wall of wind’ threatens Whidbey Island, Snohomish County
The December 2025 storm brings sudden 50-70 mph gusts between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. With soils still saturated from two weeks of record rainfall, downed trees and widespread power outages are likely.7 months ago
Ted Buehner
More rain, strong winds expected Tuesday night across western Washington
Nasty December weather looks like it will go out with an exclamation point! More rain and strong winds will punctuate the region’s recent hazardous weather.7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Highway 410 in Enumclaw reopens after significant road damage
Highway 410 between Enumclaw and Greenwater reopened on Tuesday despite the Enumclaw Police Department stating the conditions had "significantly worsened."7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Blizzard warning issued for Cascades and Olympics as up to two feet of snow looms
A blizzard warning has been issued for a huge swath of the Cascade and Olympic Mountains.7 months ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Power outages possible as winds topping 55 mph target Puget Sound, coast and Olympic Peninsula
The National Weather Service in Seattle issued a High Wind Warning for large portions of Western Washington, with forecasters warning of damaging winds.7 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘We are completely empty’: Small businesses hit hard by storms now face long-term US 2 closure
Many major roadways remain closed in western Washington. KIRO Newsradio traffic reporter Chris Sullivan broke down the ongoing road closures.7 months ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News
‘The whole farm is underwater’: Briscot Farm seeks help after sudden flooding
Briscot Farm was overwhelmed by sudden flooding last week, leaving the property underwater and prompting a large-scale animal evacuation.7 months ago
Aaron Granillo
Record warm November leaves Cascades in ‘snow drought’ ahead of winter
A "snow drought" is gripping the Cascades as winter approaches despite multiple powerful atmospheric rivers pounding the region.7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
WA flooding leads to first confirmed flood fatality in Snohomish County
The first flood-related death in Washington has been confirmed by the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Flash Flood Warning: White River levee breach forces overnight evacuations in Pacific
Pacific residents are being asked to evacuate early Tuesday due to a levee failure on the White River.7 months ago
Charlie Harger
Buehner: Green River flooding in Auburn won’t recede until this weekend
Auburn residents dealing with Green River flooding face several more days of high water, according to KIRO Newsradio meteorologist Ted Buehner.7 months ago
Julia Dallas
Major flooding expected to return to Skagit River in Mount Vernon, Concrete
The Pacific Northwest prepares for renewed flooding as recovery from last week's severe conditions continues in Mount Vernon and Concrete.7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Crews work quickly to repair Green River Levee after it fails in King County
A flash flood warning was issued in west central King County after a levee failure was reported along the Green River.7 months ago
Charlie Harger
Allard: New atmospheric river will make PNW ‘the wettest place in the world over the next six days’
While flooding may not reach the historic levels seen last week, a KIRO 7 meteorologist said the overall impacts could actually be worse.7 months ago
