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Wild Waves Theme and Water Park in Federal Way is closing for good after the 2026 season. The park held its last opening day ever on Saturday, marking the start of their final year of operations.

A sudden and severe complication of pneumonia took the life of two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch at just 41 years old. The sports world remains completely stunned following the news, with a newly released 911 call shedding light on the desperate final moments before his hospitalization. His family confirmed the rapid onset of sepsis caused the unthinkable loss.

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Memorial Day marks the start of the ‘100 Deadliest Days,’ which is the time between now and Labor Day. During that time, officials say they tend to see an increase in dangerous or deadly car crashes.

Travelers across the country are utilizing all modes of transportation for the holiday weekend, and in Washington, Washington State Ferries is preparing for a busy stretch of the year.

Planned Parenthood affiliates in Washington and Hawaii have launched a new service allowing patients to obtain medication abortion pills before they are pregnant.

A University of Washington senior who attempted to report a potential suspect sighting following a deadly off-campus stabbing says he was routed to a voicemail tip line instead of receiving an immediate police response.

Pakistani mediators are again meeting with Iranian officials in Tehran on Friday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there are "some good signs" in the walks, but differences remain over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's enriched uranium.

Up in Snoqualmie Pass, where Eastern Washington meets Western Washington, people are gassing up at one of the most expensive stations in the state, and deciding if their Memorial Day trip is worth the cost.

Andy Cosgrove, A Kirkland native and former University of Washington baseball player, is back home. He is in his second year in Banana Ball and will be playing at Cheney Stadium. 

KEXP BBQ is an outdoor concert happening in August, bringing some of the biggest names in indie rock, pop, and electronic music to Seattle. The KEXP BBQ is taking place August 22 at Seattle Center, bringing some of the biggest names in music to the Emerald City. Artists Angine de Poitrine, Arlo Parks and more will be performing from 2-9 p.m. Tickets are already sold out, showing just how excited everyone in the community is for this event. KEXP Chief Programming Officer Chris Kellogg joins the FOX  Local Live Desk to talk more about the event.

Wild Waves Theme and Water Park's 2026 opening day is set for Saturday, May 23. The park has already announced it will cease operations at the conclusion of their 2026 season, which includes FrightFest this fall. Wild Waves opened in 1976 but has struggled to keep up financially following the COVID-19 pandemic.