Mason County wildfire continues to burn with little containment
The Bear Gulch fire in Mason County has been active for over a month, and fire officials report it is only 3% contained.
Mason County wildfire continues to burn with little containment
The Bear Gulch fire in Mason County has been active for over a month, and fire officials report it is only 3% contained.
Wildfires threaten Mason County, triggering evacuations as Bear Gulch fire grows
Lake Cushman is closed as crews continue to track the Bear Gulch fire in Mason County, which has burned 4,500 acres and is only 3% contained. The human-caused fire has prompted level three evacuation orders for Copper Creek and a level two "be ready" notice for Cushman Ridge.
Bear Gulch Fire prompts evacuations in Mason County
The Bear Gulch Fire burning in the Olympic National Forest has prompted Level 3 Evacuations (Go Now) for the Dry Creek Trail area and the Staircase Campground.
Immediate evacuations ordered in Mason County
Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations have been issued for parts of Mason County on Wednesday morning due to increased fire activity near Lake Cushman.
Level 3 evacuations remain in place for Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County, WA
Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations remain in effect for parts of Mason County due to increased fire activity near Lake Cushman.
Detectives investigating woman's death as homicide in Mason County, WA
The Mason County Coroner's Office is investigating the death of 49-year-old Myra Bailey as a homicide after her body was discovered during a welfare check.
Evacuation levels reduced for Toonerville Fire near Belfair, WA
Evacuation levels have again been reduced for the Toonerville Fire in Mason County, but residents are advised to stay alert.
Toonerville Fire forces evacuations near Belfair
The Toonerville Fire burning in Mason County has prompted evacuation orders for some people living near Belfair.
Inmate escapes Mason County jail work crew
Mason County deputies are searching for 49-year-old Domingo Mendoza, an inmate who escaped from a jail road litter cleanup crew around 11:30 a.m. today. Mendoza, a jail trustee, was last seen wearing a Mason County Jail t-shirt, blue jeans, and an orange hat; authorities advise the public not to approach him and to call 911 if he's sighted.
Inmate escapes from cleanup crew in Mason County, WA
The Mason County Sheriff's Office is searching for escaped inmate Domingo Pablo Mendoza, who fled from a cleanup crew.
Toddler's death investigated as homicide in Mason County
The Mason County Coroner's Office is investigating the death of a 17 month old, which happened July 1 near Catfish Lake Lane.
Deadly multi-car crash outside Belfair Elementary causes long traffic delays
One person is dead and multiple cars are involved in a crash that started in front of a Mason County elementary school and ended up on campus.
Several people airlifted after multi-car crash in Mason County, WA
At least five people were airlifted to the hospital on Tuesday. Troopers say some passengers were sitting on the floor at the time of the crash.
Snow falling just outside Seattle as wet system moves in
We are tracking an incoming wet winter weather system which could bring rare Seattle snow. Some areas of the lowlands are experiencing snowfall early Sunday morning after the mountain passes saw a steady accumulation heading into the weekend.
Mason County shooting suspect in custody
The Mason County Sheriff's Office says a convicted felon wanted in a recent shooting is now in custody.
Manhunt underway for Mason County assault suspect
Mason County deputies are looking for a man wanted in a shooting in Belfair on Monday.
Minor flooding from Skokomish River causes landslide concerns
Pierce County officials just finished clearing a road-closing landslide, and minor flooding from the Skokomish River is leaving some worried about potential landslides.
Timeline: Bird flu outbreak kills big cats at shelter south of Seattle
Workers at the sanctuary, located south of Seattle, are devastated after losing 20 big cats to bird flu in a matter of days.
20 large cats in Shelton, WA dead from bird flu
Twenty big cats have died from bird flu at a Shelton animal sanctuary.