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.

Burlington, WA still underwater as Skagit County hit hard by floods
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Residents in Burlington described heartbreak and shock after floodwaters surged into homes, destroying new furniture, vehicles and renovation work despite sandbags and tarps.

King County deputies describe flood rescues as historic storms overwhelms region
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King County Sheriff’s deputies say dozens of water rescues unfolded this week as floodwaters surged, including boat evacuations in Duvall and a first-ever drone-assisted life jacket delivery to a stranded driver.

Officer, suspect injured in Bellevue Transit Center shooting
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Authorities are investigating a Friday afternoon shooting near Bellevue's transit center that left an officer and a suspect injured.

Report: WSU hires Kirby Moore as new head football coach
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The Washington State Cougars football program has reportedly hired Kirby Moore, Missouri’s former offensive coordinator, as its new head coach.

King Charles says his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year

King Charles III gave a rare update on his cancer diagnosis and recovery during a TV broadcast on Friday. Here’s what we know.

How flooding impacts our endangered salmon population
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With historic flooding hitting the pacific northwest, we caught up with Jacques White from Long Live the Kings, to find out how all this flooding impacts our endangered salmon in the region.

After 2-year hiatus, VERIVERY return with 'Lost and Found'
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From mandatory military enlistments to competing on a talent competition show, the members of K-pop boy group VERIVERY have had a busy two years since their last release. But now they are back with their latest single album, “Lost and Found.”

Officer and suspect injured in Bellevue, WA shooting near transit center

Authorities are investigating a Friday afternoon shooting near Bellevue's transit center that left an officer and a suspect injured and hospitalized.

'Seattle News Weekly': Historic flooding across western WA

On this week's episode of "Seattle News Weekly," flooding, atmospheric rivers and levees are discussed in wake of this week's major weather event.

Gov. Ferguson, local leaders give update on WA floods
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson held a press conference at the Segale Levee in Tukwila, giving an update on flooding in western Washington, where he was joined by King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell.

WA Gov. Ferguson updates public on flooding response

Governor Bob Ferguson held a press conference on Friday as communities across Washington deal with severe flooding conditions due to an enduring atmospheric river this week.

Flooding concerns in Lewis County
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FOX 13 Seattle anchors David Rose and Sabirah Rayford talk with Fire Chief Lonnie Goble, who gives an update on flooding in Lewis County.