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Floodwaters in Washington are receding, but wildlife officials warn recent flooding may have caused serious damage to salmon eggs and habitat.

Shoppers in Lynnwood ventured out in the dry weather to get last-minute Christmas shopping wrapped up on Tuesday.

The so-called “millionaires tax" could raise $3 billion annually, starting in 2029. It would likely face legal challenges and need to go to voters for approval.

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is warning customers that a significant windstorm moving toward the area could potentially cause power outages this holiday week.

Police in Tacoma say the suspect vehicle believed to be involved in Trooper Guting's death has been found. Investigators still ask for help from citizens who may be witnesses.

Firefighters put out the early-morning blaze and said the building could have easily caught fire, while officers later arrested the suspect after he resisted and assaulted police.

The suspect, Fale Pea, is a previously convicted felon known for random assaults.

King County Public Health is investigating an outbreak of E. coli connected to a restaurant in Bellevue.

Police in Bellevue announced Tuesday that they will investigate the death of a young woman as a homicide following an autopsy report.

U.S. Army veteran Zahid Chaudhry, who was detained by ICE at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma for months, has finally been released from custody.

In Renton, people walking close to Lake Washington near the Renton Airport said there's a logjam to be cleaned up.

Flooding along the White River washed out part of State Route 410 near Enumclaw, forcing traffic into a single alternating lane just days before Christmas.

A woman was arrested after a fatal stabbing Monday afternoon at a townhome in Milton, Washington.

A Romanian couple has been arrested on first-degree robbery charges, accused of targeting elderly couples for jewelry in parking lots across the Puget Sound.

It has been nearly nine months since Jonathan Hoang vanished in Snohomish County. Now, there's a new push for information on the disappearance of the young man, with a $100,000 reward being offered by the family.

After weeks of rain wiping out snowpacks across some of Washington's ski areas, the Summit at Snoqualmie has finally announced their opening date for the 2025-2026 season.

Here's the FOX 13 Seattle Ski Report, bringing you the latest snow totals and alerts from the top resorts in western Washington.

Across Washington, the recent flooding destroyed homes, damaged landscape and devastated so many families, including a volunteer firefighter and his family who lost their home in the flood.

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.