Atmospheric river flooding causes power outages for thousands in WA

A massive atmospheric river has drenched western Washington, flooding rivers and knocking out power for tens of thousands of homes.

Crews rescue man on trail at Seattle's Golden Gardens

Seattle fire crews are responding to reports of a mudslide at Golden Gardens on Wednesday morning.

King County, WA road crew rescues driver trapped in floodwaters

A King County road crew rescued a driver trapped in floodwaters near Auburn after he drove through a closed road.

Suspects arrested after foiled storage unit break-in attempt in Shoreline, WA

Thanks to a detailed play-by-play description and quick actions by King County Sheriff's deputies, two would-be storage unit thieves were caught as they tried to escape.

Livestock owners rush animals to WA fairgrounds as river floods

The Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, Washington is providing emergency stables for large animals, as the nearby Snohomish River is expected to flood this week.

Deadly crash investigation on US Highway 2 in Monroe, WA

Monroe police are investigating a crash on Highway 2 that left at least one person dead on Tuesday morning.

Crews prepare rescue boats ahead of possible flooding in western WA

Eastside Fire & Rescue is preparing for potential flooding this week by breaking out the rescue boats, with crews on standby to respond to water emergencies.

Charter bus breaks down in Leavenworth, WA, leaving dozens stranded

A charter bus carrying more than 50 passengers from Puyallup to Leavenworth broke down, leaving the group stranded for hours overnight in the cold.

Everett, WA police chief retires, replacement to be appointed

The Everett Police Department's police chief, John DeRousse, is retiring. The department will swear in his replacement next month.

Here's where flooding is expected in western Washington this week

An atmospheric river is expected to bring heavy rainfall across western Washington this week, causing river flooding, coastal flooding and urban flooding in some areas.

Washington State Ferries seeks new owners for aging fleet castoffs

Two retired Washington State Ferries are sitting idle on the shores of Bainbridge Island, decommissioned and deteriorating as state officials look for someone willing to take them on.

Seattle weather: Flooding ahead with atmospheric rivers

Bottom line: there are four consecutive Weather Alert Days from tomorrow (Monday) to Thursday. There will be moderate river flooding, isolated major flooding, with the worst of it on Tuesday. Minor street flooding in urban areas is likely at many points in the coming days. 

WA high school bus involved in deadly crash, wrestling team safe

One person is dead after a vehicle crashed into a school bus carrying a Washington high school's wresting team on Saturday.

Federal Way, WA light rail extension officially opens to public

Two years overdue, but with excited community fanfare, the Federal Way extension of Sound Transit's light rail officially opened on Saturday.