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 AG Brown wins case forcing FEMA to pay back millions in disaster funds
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced that a court order was secured, requiring the FEMA to pay back billions in disaster mitigation funding cut last year.
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced that a court order was secured, requiring the FEMA to pay back billions in disaster mitigation funding cut last year.
See the pictures: Death Valley having its best superbloom in a decade
Death Valley is having its best superbloom since 2016. See the pictures.
Death Valley is having its best superbloom since 2016. See the pictures.
Washington receives $668 million to clean Duwamish River of toxic chemicals
Washington secured a $668 million settlement to clean toxic chemicals from Seattle’s Lower Duwamish Waterway.
Washington secured a $668 million settlement to clean toxic chemicals from Seattle’s Lower Duwamish Waterway.
Meet Kevin, WA Ecology's new anti-litter marmot mascot
The fight against litter on Washington roads has a new face — meet Kevin, the marmot who wants you to remember that littering is still a choice, even when no one is watching.
The fight against litter on Washington roads has a new face — meet Kevin, the marmot who wants you to remember that littering is still a choice, even when no one is watching.
Pollution from power plants spiked last year, report finds: Here's why
Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.
Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.
Trump administration revokes EPA's ability to regulate climate change
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
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.
Controversial weed killer dicamba approved for some GMO crops: What to know
The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.
The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.
OR, WA and tribes head back to court after Trump pulls out of deal to recover salmon
Lawyers for conservation groups, tribes, and Oregon and Washington return to court Friday seeking changes to Snake and Columbia river dam operations after a federal salmon deal collapsed.
Lawyers for conservation groups, tribes, and Oregon and Washington return to court Friday seeking changes to Snake and Columbia river dam operations after a federal salmon deal collapsed.
Florida man’s morning commute halted by bear wandering through his yard
A Florida man’s morning work commute was delayed after he was greeted by a black bear strolling across his front yard.
A Florida man’s morning work commute was delayed after he was greeted by a black bear strolling across his front yard.
MN Boundary Waters: US House revokes mining ban in Superior National Forest, vote moves to Senate
Lawmakers at the U.S. House of Representatives voted to lift a federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, setting up another vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Lawmakers at the U.S. House of Representatives voted to lift a federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, setting up another vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
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.