Port Townsend, WA paper mill fined $20k for spilling 100k gallons of wastewater into bay
The Port Townsend Paper Company was fined $20,000 for spilling over 100,000 gallons of wastewater into Port Townsend Bay.
Marysville, WA man sentenced to 23 years for rape on day of prison release
Rhyan Vasquez was sentenced to over 23 years for repeatedly raping his ex-girlfriend on the day of his prison release.
Fire near Brinnon, WA fully contained
A structure fire that spread to nearby vegetation in Brinnon has been fully contained.
WATCH: TikTok video of woman digging for geoduck in WA goes viral
A woman's deep dedication to digging out a geoduck in Quilcene, Washington is going viral on social media.
Suspect arrested after climbing 80 feet up WA tree
A man was arrested after 8 hours of negotiations from a tree with deputies, following his escape from a Department of Corrections facility in Jefferson County.
WA school district votes to ban transgender athletes from school sports
The Quilcene School District voted to ban transgender athletes from school sports in a 3-2 decision.
Hood Canal Bridge closed due to mechanical issues
The Hood Canal Bridge is currently closed due to a mechanical issue.
Hood Canal Bridge closes for hours due to mechanical issue
The Hood Canal Bridge is back open after being closed for hours due to a mechanical issue.
Tech deters seals from Hood Canal Bridge
Scientists and environmentalists are worried about the state of steelhead salmon along the Hood Canal, as many are eaten by seals. But now, technology is being tested to help deter the predators.
New program launches in rural WA to proactively plan for wildfire season
The "Wildfire Ready Neighbors" program aims to equip Washington residents with knowledge and resources ahead of wildfire season.
Man arrested for breaking into fire department in Brinnon, WA
A man was arrested late Monday night after police say they found him breaking out windows from inside the Brinnon Fire Department.
New orca calf spotted in Washington
Puget Sound whale watching groups are celebrating the new sighting of a new orca calf. The first sighting was near Port Townsend on Thursday, but was last seen off Port Angeles.
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson pledges $650K to reopen Hoh Rainforest
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson plans to use $623,000 from the state’s Strategic Reserve fund to fix the road leading to the Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park.
WA lagging behind in measles vaccinations for kindergarteners, stats show
Statistics show that Washington state is not hitting its mark for herd immunity in kindergarten-age children.
