Gov. Ferguson, WA senators tour Mount Vernon’s flood wall after atmospheric river

On Saturday, Governor Bob Ferguson, Senator Patty Murray and Senator Maria Cantwell met with Mount Vernon Mayor Peter Donovan to visit one of the areas hit by the historic floods and to see firsthand how the flood wall there held up.

Leavenworth cancels Christmastown after storm causes major power outage
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Leavenworth officials have canceled the city’s annual Christmas Town festival after severe storms knocked out power to more than 2,600 residents. Chelan PUD says most outages may not be resolved until late tonight as crews continue repairs.

Skagit River begins to recede as new storm approaches
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Floodwaters rushed into Burlington early Friday, prompting mass evacuations and leaving basements flooded and roads impassable.

Gov. Ferguson visits Mount Vernon flood wall amid statewide flooding response
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Gov. Bob Ferguson and state officials toured Mount Vernon’s floodwall on Saturday before briefing the media on Washington’s ongoing flood response and coordination with federal authorities.

Chelan County officials issue evacuation order for Stehekin Valley, WA

Residents in the Stehekin Valley have been ordered to evacuate ahead of incoming heavy rain threatening already fragile slide areas.

Good Day Seattle at 8am for Saturday, 12/13
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Good Day Seattle on FOX13 airs seven days a week in Seattle, covering Washington state news, politics, weather, traffic, entertainment and sports.

WA officials address flooding as slides and road closures remain

While the worst of the flooding is over and the atmospheric river drying out, communities in western Washington are now left with a long cleanup ahead of them.

Burlington, WA homes flooded as Skagit River rises; residents evacuate
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Burlington residents began returning home Friday after overnight flooding forced thousands to evacuate, but officials warn more storms could bring renewed flooding as the Skagit River remains high.

Skagit River flooded homes in Burlington, WA, residents still evacuated Friday

After floodwaters invaded the community of Burlington on Friday morning, forcing the evacuation of the entire town, the governor told around 10,000 residents to leave their homes and businesses since that time. 

WA's Lummi Nation declares state of emergency over flooding
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FOX 13 Seattle anchor Sabirah Rayford talks with Lummi Nation chairman Tony Hillaire, after tribal authorities declared a state of emergency over the historic floods in Washington.

Leavenworth ‘Christmastown’ event canceled due to WA flood damage

Historic flooding in the region, a widespread power outage and road closures have led to Leavenworth's Christmastown festival being canceled this weekend.

Flooding, evacuations, road closures persist in western WA

FOX 13 continues to track major flooding across western Washington on Friday, causing road closures, evacuations and widespread impacts.

Seattle News Tonight for Friday, 12/12
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FOX 13 is Seattle and Western Washington’s source for breaking news, weather, traffic and sports.

Orting mayor says residents returning as floodwaters recede
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Orting Mayor Joshua Penner says most residents evacuated from areas near the Carbon and Puyallup rivers have now returned home as conditions improve.

Suspect arrested after two people found dead in Heron Island home
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A welfare check on Heron Island led Pierce County deputies to discover a 64-year-old woman and 39-year-old man dead inside their home with apparent knife wounds.

Wenatchee River surges as Leavenworth faces power outages, event cancellations
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Leavenworth’s iconic Christmas lighting festival has been canceled as crews work around the clock to restore electricity, with full service not expected until late in the weekend.

White House approves emergency declaration as Washington faces widespread flood damage
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President Donald Trump granted Gov. Bob Ferguson’s request for an emergency declaration, authorizing FEMA and Homeland Security to assist flood-stricken counties across Western Washington, including Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom.

Mount Vernon floodwall holds back record Skagit River crest
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Mount Vernon residents praised the city’s floodwall after the Skagit River crested at a record 37.7 feet without inundating downtown, allowing businesses to begin cleanup and reopen.