King County, WA sued over levee failures during December flooding
Dozens of King County residents and businesses are suing King County and the country's flood district over the levee failures during the catastrophic flooding in December 2025.
Dozens of King County residents and businesses are suing King County and the country's flood district over the levee failures during the catastrophic flooding in December 2025.
King County sued over levee breaches during December flooding
Dozens of people are suing King County and its flooding district, claiming they knew the levees that breached in December could not withstand a flooding disaster.
Dozens of people are suing King County and its flooding district, claiming they knew the levees that breached in December could not withstand a flooding disaster.
Washington counties thankful for FEMA flood relief funding
The Trump administration has approved Washington's request for FEMA aid following widespread flooding across the state in December. Erika Katt of Lewis County Emergency Management explains how the funding will help residents with recovery.
The Trump administration has approved Washington's request for FEMA aid following widespread flooding across the state in December. Erika Katt of Lewis County Emergency Management explains how the funding will help residents with recovery.
President Trump approves FEMA funding for WA flooding disaster
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson estimated our state saw around $182 million in total damage. The state applied for federal assistance in February.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson estimated our state saw around $182 million in total damage. The state applied for federal assistance in February.
Trump approves FEMA funding for 2025 WA flooding disaster
The Trump administration has approved Washington's request for FEMA money following a relentless series of atmospheric rivers that damaged nearly 4,000 homes from Mason County all the way to Yakima County in late 2025.
The Trump administration has approved Washington's request for FEMA money following a relentless series of atmospheric rivers that damaged nearly 4,000 homes from Mason County all the way to Yakima County in late 2025.
FEMA disaster assistance funding approved for Washington after December flooding
Federal disaster funding has been approved for Washington following widespread flooding that damaged thousands of homes. Officials say impacted residents can begin applying for assistance as recovery continues.
Federal disaster funding has been approved for Washington following widespread flooding that damaged thousands of homes. Officials say impacted residents can begin applying for assistance as recovery continues.
Hawaii faces another flooding threat as NWS warns of heavy rain
The National Weather Service in Honolulu is warning of renewed flooding risks across Hawaii as a new system is expected to bring heavy rain.
The National Weather Service in Honolulu is warning of renewed flooding risks across Hawaii as a new system is expected to bring heavy rain.
Cleanup across Hawaii after devastating flooding
Cleanup across Hawaii is underway after the islands saw the most serious flooding in more than 20 years.
Cleanup across Hawaii is underway after the islands saw the most serious flooding in more than 20 years.
Snohomish River flooding prompts warnings as water rises
Flooding along the Snohomish River has prompted warnings as rising water begins to impact nearby roads and neighborhoods. Officials are urging residents to stay alert and avoid driving through flooded areas after a recent rescue of a driver who ignored road closure signs.
Flooding along the Snohomish River has prompted warnings as rising water begins to impact nearby roads and neighborhoods. Officials are urging residents to stay alert and avoid driving through flooded areas after a recent rescue of a driver who ignored road closure signs.
Flooding hits Snohomish for the second time in months
Flooding has returned to parts of Snohomish, washing out roads and closing some areas after heavy rain and snowmelt.
Flooding has returned to parts of Snohomish, washing out roads and closing some areas after heavy rain and snowmelt.
Flooding hits parts of Snohomish, WA for second time in months
Snohomish residents are remaining cautious as floodwaters return to the area, but most are not too concerned after similar flooding in December.
Snohomish residents are remaining cautious as floodwaters return to the area, but most are not too concerned after similar flooding in December.
Locals brace for Snoqualmie River flooding, Carnation, WA residents 'used to it'
While the floodwaters blocked roads in parts of Carnation, people in the small city says that’s the standard when living next to the river.
While the floodwaters blocked roads in parts of Carnation, people in the small city says that’s the standard when living next to the river.
Floodwaters swamp Skagit Valley, WA farmland as tulip season nears
Conditions across the Skagit Valley have turned sloppy and soggy, with water spilling into fields and drainage ditches.
Conditions across the Skagit Valley have turned sloppy and soggy, with water spilling into fields and drainage ditches.
Carnation, WA residents worry floodwaters could turn town into an island
The City of Carnation opened its sandbag station and announced a number of road closures Wednesday ahead of expected flooding in and around the city.
The City of Carnation opened its sandbag station and announced a number of road closures Wednesday ahead of expected flooding in and around the city.
Floodwaters near Carnation, WA could again turn the town into an island
The City of Carnation opened its sandbag station and announced a number of road closures Wednesday ahead of expected flooding in and around the city.
The City of Carnation opened its sandbag station and announced a number of road closures Wednesday ahead of expected flooding in and around the city.
WA businesses still recovering from December flooding
Homes destroyed, businesses damaged, and families forced out as floodwaters swept across western Washington. That was the reality back in December. Now, months later, some people are still working to get back on their feet.
Homes destroyed, businesses damaged, and families forced out as floodwaters swept across western Washington. That was the reality back in December. Now, months later, some people are still working to get back on their feet.
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.