COVID-19 infections surging in some Washington counties

Clallam and San Juan counties have been rated 'high risk' for contracting COVID-19 by the CDC. King, Snohomish and Jefferson counties have moved into the 'medium risk' category.

Man sentenced to 16 years for beating woman to death in Olympic National Forest

A 25-year-old Renton man will spend the next 16 years in prison for beating a woman he was having an affair with to death in the Olympic National Forest.

Olympic Peninsula Humane Society seeing dramatic increase in dog surrenders

The Olympic Peninsula Humane Society is experiencing a dramatic increase in the number of dogs surrendered back to the shelter, according to MyClallamCounty.com.

'It's the tree everyone roots for:' Washington's 'Tree of Life' clings to survival against all odds

A tree that has likely stood for dozens, if not hundreds of years along the Washington coast is clinging to survival -- quite literally -- and in the process has become a symbol of perseverance and resilience for the local residents.

Work continues on Highway 112, collapsed during November flooding

Highway 112 collapsed roughly four feet following heavy flooding in Clallam County last November. After months of work, construction crews are nearing the spring 2022 end date for the project.

Drug smuggling scheme busted at Forks prison, 4 arrested

Four people were charged after the Department of Corrections uncovered a scheme to bring illicit drugs into the Olympic Corrections Center, a minimum-security prison in Forks.

Fishing closed in Olympic National Park rivers to protect steelhead populations

The National Parks Service announced that recreational fishing will be closed for all Olympic National Park rivers in an effort to wild steelhead populations. 

Native American tribes reach $590 million opioid settlement

Native American tribes have reached settlements over the toll of opioids totaling $590 million with drugmaker Johnson & Johnson and the country’s three largest drug distribution companies, according to a court filing made Tuesday.

President Biden issues major disaster declaration for historic November floods

President Joe Biden has announced a major disaster declaration for the state of Washington in response to the historic flooding that occurred in November.

Baby among 10 people rescued from Forks flooding
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The U.S. Coast Guard saved 10 people, including several children and a baby, from rising floodwaters in Forks.