Gov. Ferguson requests federal disaster aid from Trump after historic WA flooding
Gov. Bob Ferguson formally asked President Trump to issue a federal major disaster declaration for Washington following historic storms that caused widespread flooding.
Gov. Bob Ferguson formally asked President Trump to issue a federal major disaster declaration for Washington following historic storms that caused widespread flooding.
WA legislative session: Budget, millionaire income tax, flood relief, ICE protection
Washington state's 2026 legislative session starts Jan. 12, and the big question at hand is balancing the budget. Gov. Bob Ferguson has already proposed spending more money than what is coming in, so leaders will discuss what they can and can't do. Other than balancing the budget, other topics include a millionaire income tax, federal disaster relief from widespread flooding and protection from ICE.
Washington state's 2026 legislative session starts Jan. 12, and the big question at hand is balancing the budget. Gov. Bob Ferguson has already proposed spending more money than what is coming in, so leaders will discuss what they can and can't do. Other than balancing the budget, other topics include a millionaire income tax, federal disaster relief from widespread flooding and protection from ICE.
Dynamite, Floods and Feuds: Washington’s forgotten river wars
Local history shows western Washington has experienced catastrophic flooding before, just not within most people’s lifetimes.
Local history shows western Washington has experienced catastrophic flooding before, just not within most people’s lifetimes.
A look back at Washington's historic flooding
It's been a few weeks since the historic flooding hit the streets of western Washington, and if you scroll through social media, the shock still seems fresh. While some insist it was a once-in-a-generation disaster, state history tells a different story.
It's been a few weeks since the historic flooding hit the streets of western Washington, and if you scroll through social media, the shock still seems fresh. While some insist it was a once-in-a-generation disaster, state history tells a different story.
'Seattle News Weekly': WA flood conspiracy theories, traditions for the new year
On this week's episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle Anchor David Rose is joined by FOX 13 Seattle Reporter Lauren Donovan to talk about the conspiracy theories surrounding WA flooding, along with traditions for the New Year.
On this week's episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle Anchor David Rose is joined by FOX 13 Seattle Reporter Lauren Donovan to talk about the conspiracy theories surrounding WA flooding, along with traditions for the New Year.
Skagit County, WA offers free debris disposal after record Skagit River flooding
Skagit County is offering free resources for those who want to start the New Year with a clean slate.
Skagit County is offering free resources for those who want to start the New Year with a clean slate.
Skagit County flooding cleanup continues
It's a long road ahead for those recovering from historic flooding in Skagit County, and resources are available for those who want to start the new year with a clean slate.
It's a long road ahead for those recovering from historic flooding in Skagit County, and resources are available for those who want to start the new year with a clean slate.
Online misinformation surges on WA flooding disaster
Across western Washington, waters have receded, but a new wave of confusion has surged online. AI generated videos and conspiracy theories about the devastating flooding earlier this month, and are getting serious traction.
Across western Washington, waters have receded, but a new wave of confusion has surged online. AI generated videos and conspiracy theories about the devastating flooding earlier this month, and are getting serious traction.
AI videos, conspiracy claims muddy reality after South King County flooding
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph says AI videos depicting false flooding scenes in southern King County complicated emergency response efforts.
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph says AI videos depicting false flooding scenes in southern King County complicated emergency response efforts.
Pacific, WA residents express frustrations during community flood meeting
The city of Pacific held a meeting Tuesday night to talk about what happened during this month's destructive flooding and to discuss resources for residents.
The city of Pacific held a meeting Tuesday night to talk about what happened during this month's destructive flooding and to discuss resources for residents.
Floodwaters recede, but concerns grow for Washington salmon runs
Floodwaters in Washington are receding, but wildlife officials warn recent flooding may have caused serious damage to salmon eggs and habitat.
Floodwaters in Washington are receding, but wildlife officials warn recent flooding may have caused serious damage to salmon eggs and habitat.
Gov. Ferguson approved resources for levee breaches
After heavy rain brought devastating flooding to western Washington, governor Bob Ferguson approved disaster resources for affected individuals.
After heavy rain brought devastating flooding to western Washington, governor Bob Ferguson approved disaster resources for affected individuals.
Flooding impacts on WA salmon population
The impact of Washington's recent flooding just beginning to surface, and that includes the state's salmon population.
The impact of Washington's recent flooding just beginning to surface, and that includes the state's salmon population.
Renton, WA residents expect long cleanup in Cedar River flooding aftermath
In Renton, people walking close to Lake Washington near the Renton Airport said there's a logjam to be cleaned up.
In Renton, people walking close to Lake Washington near the Renton Airport said there's a logjam to be cleaned up.
Officials warn flood threat could rise again as state boosts levee protection
Gov. Bob Ferguson said the risk of river flooding has eased for now but could increase again by late December as another atmospheric river threatens Washington. The state has mobilized National Guard members, added swift-water rescue teams and created a levee breach strike team, while local leaders urge residents in flood-prone areas to stay alert and report signs of levee damage.
Gov. Bob Ferguson said the risk of river flooding has eased for now but could increase again by late December as another atmospheric river threatens Washington. The state has mobilized National Guard members, added swift-water rescue teams and created a levee breach strike team, while local leaders urge residents in flood-prone areas to stay alert and report signs of levee damage.
Gov. Ferguson, local leaders update WA residents on flooding response
"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.
"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.
Gov. Ferguson provides update on WA flood response and areas of concern
Gov. Bob Ferguson provided an update on the state’s response to ongoing flooding during a media availability at the Kent Armory, outlining current conditions and areas of concern. He was joined by King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Col. Kathryn P. Sanborn of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Gov. Bob Ferguson provided an update on the state’s response to ongoing flooding during a media availability at the Kent Armory, outlining current conditions and areas of concern. He was joined by King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Col. Kathryn P. Sanborn of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Leavenworth Christmastown shines bright after storms, power outages
After relentless rain, flooding, and whipping winds dimmed the lights in Leavenworth, the holiday magic is back on full wattage.
After relentless rain, flooding, and whipping winds dimmed the lights in Leavenworth, the holiday magic is back on full wattage.
Western US ski resorts impacted by warm weather, WA storms
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.
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.
King County opens additional WA flood debris drop-off sites
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.
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.