Kent mayor says NWS alert worsened panic during levee breach
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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.

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.

Lake Washington Partners, KCPQ FOX 13 Seattle announce development of new broadcast studio at Axis9

FOX 13 Seattle and Lake Washington Partners are developing a cutting-edge broadcast and newsroom facility at the newly redeveloped Axis9 tower in downtown Seattle, with the station set to begin broadcasting from the 16-story building in November 2026.

Here's how WA residents, businesses can report flood damage

Western Washington residents and businesses are being asked to report flood-related damages to see if the state is eligible for federal aid.

US 2 closure leaves Skykomish, WA businesses stranded after flooding

Forty-two miles of U.S. Highway 2 remain closed after floodwaters washed out the roadway just east of Skykomish, leaving state leaders scrambling for solutions.

Katie Wilson to be sworn in as Seattle mayor soon
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Come the new year, Seattle will officially get a new mayor when 43-year-old Katie Wilson is sworn in. FOX 13's Hana Kim sits down with Converge Media's Omari Salisbury to discuss the mayor elect's staff, plan and agenda.

Kent residents assess flood damage
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With flooding concerns still lingering for people near the Green River, some in Kent spent most of Wednesday trying to clean up while the skies remained dry.

WA businesses in limbo amid US 2 closure
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Transportation officials in Washington are scrambling for solutions, as nearly 50 miles of US 2 could be in limbo for months after floodwaters washed out the highway just east of Skykomish, leaving area businesses empty.

Three students detained after Seattle area high school lockdown over weapons

Evergreen High School in Seattle's White Center neighborhood went into lockdown Wednesday morning after reports of a person with a weapon on campus.

Strong winds knock down trees, cause widespread power outages in WA
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Strong winds in western Washington are toppling trees and triggering power outages, leaving hundreds of thousands of people in the dark.

Wind storm knocks out power to 500K in WA, OR

A wind storm knocked out power to hundreds of thousands in the Seattle area Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

200 homes impacted by flooding in Pacific, WA
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Up to 200 homes were potentially impacted by flooding after a levee for the White River was breached early Tuesday morning, prompting urgent evacuation orders and a large emergency response.

Man arrested after punching Seattle bus driver

Police arrested a man for punching a Sound Transit bus driver in downtown Seattle late Monday night.

Levee breach floods homes in Pacific, WA, evacuations issued
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The city of Pacific saw flooded neighborhoods on Tuesday after a levee for the White River failed, prompting emergency evacuations and a response from several state partners.

Simply Good Seattle-themed holiday gifts benefit Fred Hutch
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We are less than two weeks from Christmas. If you haven’t finished your shopping, here’s an idea: Seattle-themed gifts that support a good cause.