Smooch benefit concert raises $2.7 million for Seattle Children’s Hospital
Hundreds filled the Showbox Market for the annual Smooch fundraiser, featuring performances by Blondshell, Bob Mould and Seattle’s own Western Haunts, along with culinary contributions from chef Ethan Stowell. The Sub Pop–KEXP collaboration raised more than $2.7 million for Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Hundreds filled the Showbox Market for the annual Smooch fundraiser, featuring performances by Blondshell, Bob Mould and Seattle’s own Western Haunts, along with culinary contributions from chef Ethan Stowell. The Sub Pop–KEXP collaboration raised more than $2.7 million for Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Pierce County residents picking up the pieces after flooding destroys homes
Residents at an RV park near Orting are struggling to rebuild after rapid flooding from the Puyallup River damaged or destroyed dozens of trailers, displacing more than 100 people.
Residents at an RV park near Orting are struggling to rebuild after rapid flooding from the Puyallup River damaged or destroyed dozens of trailers, displacing more than 100 people.
Twin brothers living out their ‘dream’ as officers with Renton Police Department
As December 18 marks “National Twin Day,” the Renton Police Department is highlighting two of its finest officers. Twin brothers, Suliasi “Suli” Tamaivena and Sitiveni “Siti” Tamaivena joined the department three years ago. They were born in Fiji, then moved to California at age four for a couple years, before their family made Washington their forever home. Suli and Siti have always worked the same job together. The twins said they landed their “dream” job with the police department, and said they hope to spend the rest of their careers serving the people of Renton.
As December 18 marks “National Twin Day,” the Renton Police Department is highlighting two of its finest officers. Twin brothers, Suliasi “Suli” Tamaivena and Sitiveni “Siti” Tamaivena joined the department three years ago. They were born in Fiji, then moved to California at age four for a couple years, before their family made Washington their forever home. Suli and Siti have always worked the same job together. The twins said they landed their “dream” job with the police department, and said they hope to spend the rest of their careers serving the people of Renton.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Kent, WA
A man is dead following a late night crash on Saturday in the Kent area. The driver who hit the victim fled the scene.
A man is dead following a late night crash on Saturday in the Kent area. The driver who hit the victim fled the scene.
Man killed in hit-and-run on SR 516 in Kent, WA
A man died at the scene after being struck by an eastbound vehicle on State Route 516 near Meeker Street in Kent, according to Washington State Patrol.
A man died at the scene after being struck by an eastbound vehicle on State Route 516 near Meeker Street in Kent, according to Washington State Patrol.
Second round of stormy weather ahead for Seattle this week
We're tracking prolonged and renewed river flooding ahead for Seattle and Western Washington this week. There will be rounds of rain and wind.
We're tracking prolonged and renewed river flooding ahead for Seattle and Western Washington this week. There will be rounds of rain and wind.
Christmas celebrations light up Lake Union and Greenlake
Green Lake’s annual Lights event illuminated the water with lanterns and live music, while the Seattle Christmas Boat Parade brought decorated vessels to Lake Union in support of Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Green Lake’s annual Lights event illuminated the water with lanterns and live music, while the Seattle Christmas Boat Parade brought decorated vessels to Lake Union in support of Seattle Children’s Hospital.
WA officials shut down 6-mile stretch of SR-167 due to standing water
Several miles of highway are shut down with no estimated time of reopening as state officials continue to assess flood damage and standing water on roadways across the western Washington region following a severe atmospheric river last week.
Several miles of highway are shut down with no estimated time of reopening as state officials continue to assess flood damage and standing water on roadways across the western Washington region following a severe atmospheric river last week.
Auburn, WA issues Level 3 “go now” evacuation order as floodwaters rise
City officials in Auburn have ordered immediate evacuations for an area between South 277th Street and 42nd Street, east of SR 167 and west of the Green River, as floodwaters surge.
City officials in Auburn have ordered immediate evacuations for an area between South 277th Street and 42nd Street, east of SR 167 and west of the Green River, as floodwaters surge.
Rainy weather returns to soaked Seattle on Sunday
River levels will recede today, but another round of river flooding is a possibility during the workweek. Right now, next week's flooding doesn't look as intense as this week's, but there will still be dangers and impacts.
River levels will recede today, but another round of river flooding is a possibility during the workweek. Right now, next week's flooding doesn't look as intense as this week's, but there will still be dangers and impacts.
Family friendly things to do this weekend
Family friendly events happening around Seattle this weekend
Family friendly events happening around Seattle this weekend
One dead, one hospitalized after boat capsizes near Ballard Locks
Seattle Fire says two people were pulled from the water after a vessel overturned near the Ballard Locks on Friday night.
Seattle Fire says two people were pulled from the water after a vessel overturned near the Ballard Locks on Friday night.
King County deputies describe flood rescues as historic storms overwhelms region
King County Sheriff’s deputies say dozens of water rescues unfolded this week as floodwaters surged, including boat evacuations in Duvall and a first-ever drone-assisted life jacket delivery to a stranded driver.
King County Sheriff’s deputies say dozens of water rescues unfolded this week as floodwaters surged, including boat evacuations in Duvall and a first-ever drone-assisted life jacket delivery to a stranded driver.
Officer and suspect injured in Bellevue, WA shooting near transit center
Authorities are investigating a Friday afternoon shooting near Bellevue's transit center that left an officer and a suspect injured and hospitalized.
Authorities are investigating a Friday afternoon shooting near Bellevue's transit center that left an officer and a suspect injured and hospitalized.
WA Gov. Ferguson updates public on flooding response
Governor Bob Ferguson held a press conference on Friday as communities across Washington deal with severe flooding conditions due to an enduring atmospheric river this week.
Governor Bob Ferguson held a press conference on Friday as communities across Washington deal with severe flooding conditions due to an enduring atmospheric river this week.
Carnation, WA resident describes using a kayak to evacuate his home from flooding
The Snoqualmie and Tolt rivers were rising throughout the week, bringing flooding to Carnation, Duvall and other nearby communities.
The Snoqualmie and Tolt rivers were rising throughout the week, bringing flooding to Carnation, Duvall and other nearby communities.
Duvall residents cut off by floodwaters
The city of Duvall became an island as floodwaters trapped residents there, unable to get in and out due to flooded streets.
The city of Duvall became an island as floodwaters trapped residents there, unable to get in and out due to flooded streets.
Skykomish River floods communities
The Skykomish River saw record flooding after an atmospheric dumped heavy rain, leaving communities inundated and some trapped by the floodwaters.
The Skykomish River saw record flooding after an atmospheric dumped heavy rain, leaving communities inundated and some trapped by the floodwaters.
Duvall, WA residents stranded as all routes flood, cutting off access to town
Rain has flooded all four roads in and out of Duvall, leaving the town temporarily isolated as King County and state crews work to reopen major routes.
Rain has flooded all four roads in and out of Duvall, leaving the town temporarily isolated as King County and state crews work to reopen major routes.
Army Corps filling sandbags for residents in Pacific, WA
The Seattle District Army Corps was out in White River, filling about 2,500 sandbags for residents to pick up and protect their homes.
The Seattle District Army Corps was out in White River, filling about 2,500 sandbags for residents to pick up and protect their homes.