Floodwaters recede, but concerns grow for Washington salmon runs

Floodwaters in Washington are receding, but wildlife officials warn recent flooding may have caused serious damage to salmon eggs and habitat.

Flooding impacts on WA salmon population
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The impact of Washington's recent flooding just beginning to surface, and that includes the state's salmon population.

Seattle police recognize suspect in elderly woman assault downtown
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Seattle police said the man suspected of violently attacking an elderly woman with a makeshift weapon downtown has a history of random attacks.

Man arrested for starting dumpster fire in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood

Firefighters put out the early-morning blaze and said the building could have easily caught fire, while officers later arrested the suspect after he resisted and assaulted police.

Bellevue, WA police launch homicide investigation for 27-year-old's death

Police in Bellevue announced Tuesday that they will investigate the death of a young woman as a homicide following an autopsy report.

Repairs underway on WA's SR 410 after White River flooding washout

Flooding along the White River washed out part of State Route 410 near Enumclaw, forcing traffic into a single alternating lane just days before Christmas.

VIDEO: Elderly couple robbed, attacked in Lynnwood, WA parking lot

A Romanian couple has been arrested on first-degree robbery charges, accused of targeting elderly couples for jewelry in parking lots across the Puget Sound.

'Graveyard' of debris clogs Lake Washington near Renton after storms
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Recent flooding on the Cedar River has pushed a massive amount of logs and silt into south Lake Washington, creating a debris field hundreds of feet wide. While community volunteers have begun cleanup efforts at the Renton Rowing Center, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the sheer volume of material will take time to clear. 

WSDOT races to repair flooded SR 410 ahead of Christmas travel
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Washington State Department of Transportation crews are working to stabilize a section of State Route 410 outside Enumclaw after floodwaters washed out an entire lane. While traffic is currently limited to a single alternating lane, officials say the route remains open for those traveling to Crystal Mountain for the holidays.

Snoqualmie Pass opening Tuesday as WA snow finally builds up

After weeks of rain wiping out snowpacks across some of Washington's ski areas, the Summit at Snoqualmie has finally announced their opening date for the 2025-2026 season.

Kirkland woman donates RV to family who lost home in Washington flooding

Across Washington, the recent flooding destroyed homes, damaged landscape and devastated so many families, including a volunteer firefighter and his family who lost their home in the flood.

Seattle weather: Occasional rain for Christmas week

RIVER FLOODING THREATS LOWERS IN SHORT-TERMAs of noon Sunday, three river Flood Warnings were still posted — one for the Skokomish River at Potlatch, another for the Chehalis River at Porter in Grays Harbor County and another for the White River in south King and north Pierce Counties. All warnings were posted for the potential of minor flooding. 

Gov. Ferguson warns flood threat remains as National Guard patrols King County levees
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Gov. Bob Ferguson said the risk of additional levee breaches in King County has decreased but remains a concern as flooding continues across Washington. He announced 100 National Guard members are being mobilized, including teams assigned to monitor levees around the clock along rivers such as the Green and White.

Family renews search for Arlington man missing for nearly nine months
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The family of 21-year-old Jonathan Hoang renewed calls for information nearly nine months after he disappeared from his Arlington home in Snohomish County. Hoang, who has a developmental disability, was last seen on surveillance video in Kirkland, and a $100,000 reward is being offered for information leading to his location.

Gov. Ferguson, local leaders update WA residents on flooding response

"There has been historic stress," the governor said, on Washington's levee infrastructure. There will be 24/7 spotters from the national guard watching for breaches over the Christmas holiday.