Atmospheric river sends heavy rain into Western Washington

An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and mild temperatures to Western Washington through Wednesday, but a dry stretch is ahead for the weekend.

Bob Saget: 'Full House' stars John Stamos, Olsen twins and more pay tribute

Bob Saget, who portrayed Danny Tanner in “Full House,” died at age 65. His former castmates and others shared their heartbreak over the news.

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.

Major flooding in the Chehalis Valley, but a drier weekend ahead

Rising waters on area rivers have caused a closure of Interstate 5 through Chehalis and Centralia, but drier weather is ahead.

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. 

Sidney Poitier, Oscar-winning Bahamian-American actor, dies at 94

Sidney Poitier, a Bahamian-American actor who became the first Black man to win the Academy Award for Best Actor, has died at 94.

Capitol Riot: A look back on year since January 6 insurrection

January 6 marks one year since the U.S. Capitol riot, when pro-Donald Trump rioters charged the steps as Congress began counting the Electoral College votes. 

Washington pass closures: Snoqualmie, other passes likely closed until Sunday

The latest storm to hit the Pacific Northwest brought flood warnings, the shutdown of a major mountain pass, school closures and icy roads Thursday.

Washington orders 5.5 million at-home tests for public

Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday the state has ordered 5.5 million at-home tests to distribute to the public and will improve booster vaccine access and supply about 10 million free protective masks amid a steep increase in COVID-19 cases due to the more contagious omicron variant.

Betty White 'died of natural causes' at age 99

The award-winning TV legend died 'peacefully in her sleep at her home' on Friday.

Kraken fan credited with saving Canucks equipment manager's life after chance encounter

At the inaugural home game for the Seattle Kraken Nadia Popovici couldn't help but notice the opposing team's assistant equipment manager's neck -- persistent she warned him of a mole that could be cancerous, today he credits her with saving his life.

Betty White, legendary TV actress and cultural icon, dies at 99

Betty White has died at age 99, just mere weeks before her 100th birthday. She leaves behind a Hollywood legacy that has touched the hearts of millions.

Kim Potter trial: Guilty on all charges in Daunte Wright shooting

Kim Potter, a former Brooklyn Center police officer, has been found guilty of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter in the deadly shooting of Daunte Wright.

Seahawks vs. Rams game moved to Tuesday due to COVID-19 issues in NFL

The Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams game has been moved to Tuesday after a wave of Rams' players were added to the COVID-19 protocol list.

Woodland Park Zoo’s oldest orangutan dies

Woodland Park Zoo announced that its oldest orangutan, who has been with the zoo since 1974, has died. 

Target to permanently keep stores closed on Thanksgiving

Retailers last year were forced to limit crowds in stores during the pandemic - a shift that appears to have been fortuitous.