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Police now believe a second driver was involved in the death of a 29-year-old Washington State Patrol trooper on Friday. They ask the public for help as the hunt is underway.

RIVER FLOODING THREATS LOWERS IN SHORT-TERMAs of noon Sunday, three river Flood Warnings were still posted — one for the Skokomish River at Potlatch, another for the Chehalis River at Porter in Grays Harbor County and another for the White River in south King and north Pierce Counties. All warnings were posted for the potential of minor flooding. 

A 4-year-old is in critical condition and three other family members are hospitalized after a man fleeing police ran a red light on Sunday morning.

The Washington State Patrol is mourning the loss of one of their own, while two additional troopers were hospitalized over the weekend following multiple crashes on state roads.

"There has been historic stress," the governor said, on Washington's levee infrastructure. There will be 24/7 spotters from the national guard watching for breaches over the Christmas holiday.

Saturday started off relatively mild with light showers. In our full forecast, Nikki Torres explains when to expect more rainfall for the lowlands and snowfall for the higher elevations.

A Washington State Patrol trooper was killed on Friday night in Tacoma while helping motorists involved in a crash on SR-509. Multiple agencies across the state and nation are offering their condolences.

A Washington State Patrol trooper was killed in a crash Friday night while assisting drivers involved in a separate crash on westbound SR 509 in Tacoma.

One dog was killed and eight people were injured after multiple pit bulls attacked another dog in unincorporated Bremerton.

A large house fire broke out after power lines came down in Seattle's Central District Friday night.

After relentless rain, flooding, and whipping winds dimmed the lights in Leavenworth, the holiday magic is back on full wattage.

Heavy mountain snow finally arrived late this week in Washington state but flood-damaged roads that might not be fixed for months now block access to some ski resorts.

As Washingtonians continue to deal with the impacts of back-to-back atmospheric rivers in recent weeks, King County is offering residents more places to drop off their waste.

All lanes of State Route 167 have reopened after floodwaters closed the highway between Kent and Auburn for nearly a week.

As you make your plans for New Year’s Eve, Redmond police are hoping this time of year will refresh your memory and help catch a killer.

As neighbors in Kent clean up from recent flooding, city leaders say a National Weather Service flood warning earlier this week did more harm than good during a levee breach.

Flooding this weekend may be less severe than recent events, but dam releases could cause issues; snow, heavy rain, and brief wintry mix possible.

Air travelers looking for affordable direct flights out of Everett's Paine Field will soon have fewer options as a major budget airline announces they are pulling service from the airport.

Thousand on Whidbey Island remain without power after a fierce windstorm earlier in the week. Winds on Thursday slowed progress, extending restoration times.

Seismologists measured a 2.5-magnitude earthquake near Ashford, Washington on Thursday evening. 

Renton police are asking for the public's help for any information or footage regarding an apparent road rage incident from last weekend.

The man convicted of killing a Ravensdale dad by running him over in 2023 was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison. 

Seattle police are searching for a 21-year-old woman suspected in a stabbing in the Central District Thursday night.

Thousands of people in western Washington continued waiting for their power to be restored Friday, after a forceful windstorm tore down trees and ripped power lines on Wednesday.

One local shop in Seattle is hoping to collect enough donations to provide 50 kids with brand-new skateboards this holiday season.

Communities downstream from Mount St. Helens face ongoing risks as sediment continues to move through the river system, particularly during heavy rain events.

Biffle was born and raised in Washington and got his start in racing on short tracks around the region.

Link light rail will be suspended between Capitol Hill and Stadium this weekend for signal upgrades in downtown Seattle.

King County Metro employees are gathering this week to remember their colleague Shawn Yim, a bus driver who was killed on the job last year.

Firefighters responded to a garage fire in Everett Wednesday night, highlighting potential risks from lithium-ion batteries in holiday gifts.