Record number of landslides reported in Washington
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A home in Bellevue is one of two in recent weeks now ruined because of landslides. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources says its seeing a record number of landslides.

Record number of landslides reported in Washington
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A home in Bellevue is one of two in recent weeks now ruined because of landslides. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources says its seeing a record number of landslides.

Climate change makes the future of Nordic skiing uncertain

Climate change has made the future of all skiing uncertain, from elite World Cup circuits and sprawling resorts to the mom-and-pop operations that bustle on weekends with recreational skiers.

Governors turn to budgets to guard against climate change

Their state budgets flush with cash, Democratic and Republican governors alike want to spend some of the windfall on projects aimed at slowing climate change and guarding against its consequences, from floods and wildfires to dirty air.

WA Supreme Court approves permit for Cooke Aquaculture steelhead farming

The Washington state Supreme Court unanimously upheld permits Thursday that will allow Cooke Aquaculture Pacific to farm steelhead trout in net pens in Washington waters.

Waste in Sri Lanka landfill killing elephants, conservationists warn

Around 20 elephants have died over the last eight years after consuming plastic trash in the dump in Pallakkadu village in Ampara district.

Chehalis River floods one family's 'dream home' a week after they bought it

Communities in the South Sound continued recovery efforts after destructive flooding from three rivers hit multiple counties. One family in Thurston County welcomed all the help they could get from family, friends and community repairing damages to their dream house they bought only a week before the flood.

Chehalis River flooding wrecks family's dream home
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Communities in the South Sound are recovering from destructive flooding that swept through the area. One family in Thurston County is hurting after the high waters spilled into their brand-new home they had bought just a week prior.

Charges filed against Electron Hydro over river pollution

Three dozen criminal charges have been filed against Electron Hydro and its chief operating officer Thom Fischer in connection with a 2020 spill of crumb rubber into the Puyallup River.

Cellphone, keys found of Aberdeen man believed swept away in floodwaters

Police said Tuesday they have found the cellphone and car keys of a 39-year-old man who has been missing since he drove past a road closure sign early Sunday and his vehicle became disabled in floodwaters.

How you can help Washington flood victims

Last week's flooding has displaced several families and damaged their homes. GoFundMe has put together a list of verified pages that were created to help people affected by the flooding.

Grays Harbor County man missing, family fears he drowned

Family members tell FOX 13 that they believe Tim Warren died after his truck got stuck in flood waters along Porter Creek Road West, where the Chehalis River had overtaken the roadway.

Flood waters starting to recede in Chehalis
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The water is receding in Chehalis, but the flooding is still causing issues for members of the community.

Pacific Northwest storm causes major flooding, slides, closes roads

Snow and rain continued to fall across the Pacific Northwest on Friday, forcing the closure of parts of Washington state’s two major highways — Interstate 90 and Interstate 5 — and causing flooding that swamped roads and closed schools in parts of Oregon.

I-5 in Lewis County reopens after closure due to flooding

Interstate 5 in Lewis County has reopened after it was shut down for several hours because of area flooding Friday morning. 

Aerial video shows major flooding in Lewis County, Washington
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In Lewis County, Washington, a 20-mile stretch of Interstate 5 was closed in both directions south of Chehalis due to rising flood water from the Chehalis River.

Major flooding expected along south Thurston County rivers

Thurston County Emergency Management (TCEM) is telling residents to expect major flooding along several south county rivers, some residents being told to be prepared for evacuation. 

Landslides close several roads in western Washington counties

With heavy rain hitting western Washington, several landslides and mudslides have shut down roads and highways in several counties.