Gov. Ferguson provides update on WA flood response and areas of concern
Gov. Bob Ferguson provided an update on the state’s response to ongoing flooding during a media availability at the Kent Armory, outlining current conditions and areas of concern. He was joined by King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Col. Kathryn P. Sanborn of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Seattle weather: Scattered lowland showers as mountain snow piles up
Saturday started off relatively mild with light showers. In our full forecast, Nikki Torres explains when to expect more rainfall for the lowlands and snowfall for the higher elevations.
Mary’s Place receives 10,000 socks during annual Starbucks Big Sock Drop
Mary’s Place received more than 10,000 socks during the annual Starbucks Big Sock Drop, supporting families experiencing homelessness.
Power lines spark large house fire in Seattle's Central District
A large house fire broke out after power lines came down in Seattle's Central District Friday night.
After heavy rain, King County warns rats may come up through toilets
After a week of heavy rain, King County Public Health is reminding residents that rats can move through sewer systems and into household pipes.
NWS responds to Kent concerns over flood warning after levee breach
The National Weather Service says it worked with King County and issued a flash flood warning minutes after Monday’s Desimone levee breach, after Kent’s mayor said the warning message triggered panic and traffic that hampered repair efforts.
King County opens additional WA flood debris drop-off sites
As Washingtonians continue to deal with the impacts of back-to-back atmospheric rivers in recent weeks, King County is offering residents more places to drop off their waste.
SR-167 back open in Kent, WA after flooding closes highway
All lanes of State Route 167 have reopened after floodwaters closed the highway between Kent and Auburn for nearly a week.
Redmond, WA police seek tips in 2017 cold case murder on New Year's
As you make your plans for New Year’s Eve, Redmond police are hoping this time of year will refresh your memory and help catch a killer.
Police call for tips in 2017 New Year's Eve cold case murder
As you make your plans for New Year’s Eve, Redmond police are hoping this time of year will refresh your memory and help catch a killer.
Kent, WA mayor says NWS alert worsened panic during levee breach
As neighbors in Kent clean up from recent flooding, city leaders say a National Weather Service flood warning earlier this week did more harm than good during a levee breach.
Seattle weather: Rain, mountain snow and minor flooding possible this weekend
Flooding this weekend may be less severe than recent events, but dam releases could cause issues; snow, heavy rain, and brief wintry mix possible.
Renton, WA police seek public’s help in an apparent road rage crash
Renton police are asking for the public's help for any information or footage regarding an apparent road rage incident from last weekend.
WA man sentenced to 24 years for murdering Ravensdale dad
The man convicted of killing a Ravensdale dad by running him over in 2023 was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison.
Seattle police search for female suspect in South Jackson Street stabbing
Seattle police are searching for a 21-year-old woman suspected in a stabbing in the Central District Thursday night.
Snow returns to Snoqualmie Pass
After heavy rain left the slopes bare, recent rounds of mountain snow is allowing skiers to hold onto hope.
Seattle shop collects donations to give kids skateboards this holiday season
One local shop in Seattle is hoping to collect enough donations to provide 50 kids with brand-new skateboards this holiday season.
Kent mayor says NWS alert worsened panic during levee breach
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph says a National Weather Service flash flood warning issued during the Desimone levee breach sowed panic, clogged roads and slowed repair efforts, arguing the alert overstated the immediate risk. City leaders say they had planned targeted evacuation messages before the broad warning prompted traffic jams and confusion.
Link light rail suspended between Capitol Hill and Stadium in Seattle this weekend
Link light rail will be suspended between Capitol Hill and Stadium this weekend for signal upgrades in downtown Seattle.
Honoring Shawn Yim: King County Metro remembers driver killed one year ago
King County Metro employees are gathering this week to remember their colleague Shawn Yim, a bus driver who was killed on the job last year.