Washington News Wrap for Thursday, 12/18
Washington News Wrap for Thursday, 12/18
Washington News Wrap for Thursday, 12/18
Snow returns to Snoqualmie Pass
After heavy rain left the slopes bare, recent rounds of mountain snow is allowing skiers to hold onto hope.
After heavy rain left the slopes bare, recent rounds of mountain snow is allowing skiers to hold onto hope.
Thousands in WA still without power
Thousands of people are waiting for their lights to turn on after Wednesday's forceful windstorm, with the strongest winds hitting Island County.
Thousands of people are waiting for their lights to turn on after Wednesday's forceful windstorm, with the strongest winds hitting Island County.
Officials offer resources during widespread power outage on WA's Camano Island
Thousands of people in western Washington continued waiting for their power to be restored Friday, after a forceful windstorm tore down trees and ripped power lines on Wednesday.
Thousands of people in western Washington continued waiting for their power to be restored Friday, after a forceful windstorm tore down trees and ripped power lines on Wednesday.
Seattle shop collects donations to give kids skateboards this holiday season
One local shop in Seattle is hoping to collect enough donations to provide 50 kids with brand-new skateboards this holiday season.
One local shop in Seattle is hoping to collect enough donations to provide 50 kids with brand-new skateboards this holiday season.
The Spotlight: New Year's Murder
A packed New Year's Eve party ends with a young man's killing. Now, detectives are putting the Spotlight back on this murder mystery in hopes someone can identify a suspect in the crowd. And, the DEA's Operation Fentanyl Free America is cracking down on the cartels and the dealers. The changes agents say they are already seeing on the streets and in the smuggled shipments. Plus, meet the identical twin brothers serving and protecting in one Washington city.
A packed New Year's Eve party ends with a young man's killing. Now, detectives are putting the Spotlight back on this murder mystery in hopes someone can identify a suspect in the crowd. And, the DEA's Operation Fentanyl Free America is cracking down on the cartels and the dealers. The changes agents say they are already seeing on the streets and in the smuggled shipments. Plus, meet the identical twin brothers serving and protecting in one Washington city.
Concerns over Mount St. Helens sediment in Cowlitz River
Western Washington leaders are monitoring the Cowlitz River as heavy rain pushes decades-old Mount St. Helens sediment downstream, heightening flood risks.
Western Washington leaders are monitoring the Cowlitz River as heavy rain pushes decades-old Mount St. Helens sediment downstream, heightening flood risks.
Kent mayor says NWS alert worsened panic during levee breach
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph says a National Weather Service flash flood warning issued during the Desimone levee breach sowed panic, clogged roads and slowed repair efforts, arguing the alert overstated the immediate risk. City leaders say they had planned targeted evacuation messages before the broad warning prompted traffic jams and confusion.
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph says a National Weather Service flash flood warning issued during the Desimone levee breach sowed panic, clogged roads and slowed repair efforts, arguing the alert overstated the immediate risk. City leaders say they had planned targeted evacuation messages before the broad warning prompted traffic jams and confusion.
DEA crackdown yields major fentanyl seizures
President Trump has formally designated fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, escalating the federal response as the DEA reports sweeping enforcement results in Western Washington. In an interview, Seattle DEA Special Agent in Charge Dave Reames says Operation Fentanyl Free America seized nearly 100,000 counterfeit pills and 65 kilograms of fentanyl powder in October, which led to 18 arrests.
President Trump has formally designated fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, escalating the federal response as the DEA reports sweeping enforcement results in Western Washington. In an interview, Seattle DEA Special Agent in Charge Dave Reames says Operation Fentanyl Free America seized nearly 100,000 counterfeit pills and 65 kilograms of fentanyl powder in October, which led to 18 arrests.
Ongoing WA flooding exposes dangers of Mount St. Helens sediment buildup
Communities downstream from Mount St. Helens face ongoing risks as sediment continues to move through the river system, particularly during heavy rain events.
Communities downstream from Mount St. Helens face ongoing risks as sediment continues to move through the river system, particularly during heavy rain events.
Flooded Washington homeowners face long recovery, raising insurance coverage questions
After devastating floods inundated communities across western Washington, thousands of homeowners are now confronting a difficult recovery.
After devastating floods inundated communities across western Washington, thousands of homeowners are now confronting a difficult recovery.
Warrant issued in Brown University mass shooting
Police say they have identified the suspect in the Brown University classroom shooting that killed two students and injured nine others, and a warrant has now been issued.
Police say they have identified the suspect in the Brown University classroom shooting that killed two students and injured nine others, and a warrant has now been issued.
Ravensdale man sentenced to 24 years for killing neighbor
Andrew Baim was sentenced to 24 years in prison for running over and killing Nick Valison after a confrontation involving a stolen U-Haul in Ravensdale.
Andrew Baim was sentenced to 24 years in prison for running over and killing Nick Valison after a confrontation involving a stolen U-Haul in Ravensdale.
Missing Mukilteo teen found dead
Mukilteo police say 17-year-old Gabriel Ehrmin, who disappeared from his home near Mukilteo Speedway on Dec. 9, has been found dead. Detectives, along with the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office, are now conducting an active death investigation.
Mukilteo police say 17-year-old Gabriel Ehrmin, who disappeared from his home near Mukilteo Speedway on Dec. 9, has been found dead. Detectives, along with the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office, are now conducting an active death investigation.
Greg Biffle, ex-NASCAR star and Vancouver, WA native, killed in plane crash
Biffle was born and raised in Washington and got his start in racing on short tracks around the region.
Biffle was born and raised in Washington and got his start in racing on short tracks around the region.
The 'Patriot Games': What we know about Trump's proposed high school athletic competition
President Donald Trump has announced a first-of-its-kind high school athletic event coming to the nation's capital to commemorate the 250th birthday of the nation.
President Donald Trump has announced a first-of-its-kind high school athletic event coming to the nation's capital to commemorate the 250th birthday of the nation.
Camano Island faces days-long outages as crews race to repair windstorm damage
Camano Island saw some of the worst impacts from Wednesday’s windstorm, with 60-mph gusts toppling trees and knocking out power to thousands, according to Snohomish County PUD. Crews from multiple counties are helping restore service, but officials warn it may take several more days before electricity is fully restored amid safety concerns and widespread damage.
Camano Island saw some of the worst impacts from Wednesday’s windstorm, with 60-mph gusts toppling trees and knocking out power to thousands, according to Snohomish County PUD. Crews from multiple counties are helping restore service, but officials warn it may take several more days before electricity is fully restored amid safety concerns and widespread damage.
Seattle shop collects donations to get skateboards to kids this holiday
One local shop in Seattle is hoping to collect enough donations to provide 50 kids with brand-new skateboards this holiday season.
One local shop in Seattle is hoping to collect enough donations to provide 50 kids with brand-new skateboards this holiday season.
Seattle shop collects donations to get skateboards to kids this holiday
One local shop in Seattle is hoping to collect enough donations to provide 50 kids with brand-new skateboards this holiday season.
One local shop in Seattle is hoping to collect enough donations to provide 50 kids with brand-new skateboards this holiday season.
‘Seattle News Weekly S1E19’: WA reaction to Trump address
On this week's episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Bill Wixey is joined by Dr. Patrick Schoettmer of Seattle University to discuss President Trump's national address this week, the reaction in Washington State, and the staggering prices of consumer goods.
On this week's episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Bill Wixey is joined by Dr. Patrick Schoettmer of Seattle University to discuss President Trump's national address this week, the reaction in Washington State, and the staggering prices of consumer goods.