Washington state says dozens of vertical evacuation structures are needed on the coast for tsunamis
The Washington State Emergency Management Division released an assessment finding that dozens of vertical structures are needed on the outer coast to ensure people can safely evacuate from a tsunami in time.
Washington lawmaker wears Star of David in vaccine protest
A Washington state lawmaker is being criticized after wearing a yellow Star of David in protest of COVID-19 vaccine regulations, a display that compared the government’s efforts to protect people from a highly contagious virus with the Nazis’ murder of 6 million Jews during the Holocaust.
Washington coastal hotels packed as region seeks shelter from excessive heat
You could head west to Washington's coast if you’re trying to escape the heat, but finding a place to spend the night could be tough.
Arrest made in 2003 kidnapping, rape in McCleary could be tied to 2009 murder of 10-year-old Lindsey Baum
A man arrested this week for a cold case kidnapping and rape in Grays Harbor County could be tied to the 2009 disappearance and murder of 10-year-old Lindsey Baum in the same town.
Rising construction material costs impacting contractors, homeowners
Since the pandemic, lumber prices have soared and in some cases by nearly 400-percent. The supply side has impacted prices and ripples across the construction industry.
Two drivers arrested for DUI at Montesano crash scene
Two drivers were arrested on suspicion of DUI at the same crash scene overnight in Montesano.
Internet fame gets one of Washington state's newest farmers growing
Bunkhouse Acres is growing in Western Washington thanks to newfound internet fame.
Landslides pose current, future threats along SR 109 in Grays Harbor County
Landslides are showing their destructive might in Grays Harbor County, but they're also posing a lingering threat that could cut off a coastal community.
Flooding, landslides impact Washington coastal communities
Steady rain fell along Washington state’s beaches Tuesday. The winter weather pushed rivers to run high, flooding roadways and causing landslide to impact travel and large waves are blamed for killing one person in Pacific Beach earlier this week.
National Weather Service: EF-1 tornado touched down in Grays Harbor County
UPDATE: The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 90 mph touched down in Grays Harbor County early Saturday morning.
Husband, wife presumed dead after man shoots at deputies, blows up house during crisis negotiations
A husband and wife in Grays Harbor County are presumed dead after deputies responded to a domestic violence call Monday night that ended with multiple explosions inside a home and shots fired at deputies.
Mother of murdered 10 year old speaks out on dispute over removed banners
The mother of a murdered 10-year-old is speaking out on about a longtime dispute centered around a banner about the unsolved kidnapping and murder of Lindsey Baum.
Mother of murdered 10-year-old Lindsey Baum calls for another search for evidence
The mother of Lindsey Baum is calling for more searches of the wooded area of Kittitas County where hunters found a small piece of her 10-year-old daughter’s skull. The fragment was discovered in 2017 more than 100 miles away from where the 10-year-old was kidnapped in 2009 from her hometown of McCleary.
Whale beached in Ocean Shores died from blunt force trauma
A female humpback whale found beached in Ocean Shores, Washington, Monday appears to have died after suffering blunt force trauma consistent with a ship strike, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Ocean Shores businesses prepare for busy weekend amid pandemic
Despite cases of COVID-19 rising, Washington's coastline communities are expecting an influx of people for the Independence Day weekend. It's unclear how many people are expected to show up tot he coast, but businesses, local government, and emergency responders are preparing.
WSP: 2 semis collide, sending one of them careening into home near Elma
ELMA, Wash. -- Nobody was seriously hurt after two semis crashed and one of them careened into a home in Grays Harbor County.According to the Washington State Patrol, troopers were called Friday afternoon to SR 12 about five miles southeast of Elma.It's unclear what caused the crash.
Four more Washington counties approved for Phase 2 reopening
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. -- Four more counties -- Adams, Grays Harbor, Lewis and Spokane -- have been approved for Phase 2 reopening under Gov.
10 more counties - including Thurston, Kitsap and Clallam - can apply for Phase 2 reopening
OLYMPIA -- Ten more counties in Washington state are now eligible to apply for Phase 2 of Gov.
Aberdeen man thought to be headed to Portland now reported missing
Family members are looking for 32-year-old Andrew Aronson who was last seen Thursday with his kitten in a white 2005 Hyundai Elantra.