Japanese beetle infestation threatens Washington agriculture, gardens
The invasive Japanese beetle is wreaking havoc on Washington’s agriculture and gardens, and state officials warn that the fight to eradicate the pest could take over a decade.
Family of murdered Yakima mom seeking $50 million
The family of a paraeducator and mother of two, who was killed earlier this year, will be taking police and school officials to court.
WA family files $50M claim against schools, police over campus murder
The family of a para-educator and mother of two that was shot and killed in a school parking lot by her ex-husband in April will be taking police and school officials to court.
Wreckage of Navy aircraft located near Mount Rainier, 2 pilots still missing
A Navy aircraft crashed east of Mount Rainier on Tuesday, law enforcement confirmed.
Navy Growler jet crash in WA: What may have happened near Mt. Rainier
A Navy fighter jet crashed near Mount Rainier on Tuesday, and the status of the pilots remains unknown. Aviation expert John Nance weighs in.
Rescued from cockfighting rings, Washington animal rescue on blitz to rehome roosters
Heartwood Haven has turned negative news coverage into a positive change for how the state handles cockfighting ring busts, rescuing roosters that would normally be euthanized.
1 of last WA GOP congressmen to vote for Trump impeachment defends seat
Congressional primary races in Washington are attracting outsized attention, including one that pits one of the last remaining U.S. House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump against two conservative candidates whose platforms are in lock-step with the GOP presidential nominee.
Black Canyon Fire burns 11,000 acres in Yakima County, residents evacuate
The Black Canyon Fire burning in central Washington has charred an estimated 11,099 acres, and some residents are evacuating for safety.
Yakima County declares emergency as Rimrock Retreat Fire reaches 13,000 acres
The Board of Yakima County Commissioners approved a Declaration of Emergency for the Rimrock Retreat Fire, which has spread more than 13,000 acres and forced residents to evacuate their homes.
US 12 closure extended due to Rimrock Fire burning in Yakima County
Highway 12 is closed in both directions near Rimrock Lake due to a fire, and Level 3 “GO NOW" Evacuations are in place.
Body cameras contradict WA deputies' timeline in mass rooster shooting
A plan to send dozens of former cockfighting roosters to animal sanctuaries, was blocked when Yakima County deputies made the decision to shoot and kill them over fears that the birds would be moved in the dead of night if they left them on the property.
Hillman fire destroys two homes, business in Yakima Valley
A fire that swept through Yakima Valley on Monday, destroying multiple buildings along the way, has been contained.
Abandoned kinkajou 'in fair health' after checkup at Tacoma's Point Defiance Zoo
Veterinarians at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium say a kinkajou that was recently found abandoned at a Yakima rest stop is in fair overall health.
WA wildfire roundup: Over 8K acres burning across the state
Fire crews are monitoring several active wildfires across Washington, including one that destroyed multiple homes and displaced families.