Western WA firefighters deploy across the state to fight wildfires

Firefighters from across Western Washington are responding to Eastern and Central Washington as wildfires continue to level homes and burn across the region.

King County Metro announces major service expansion in Western WA

King County Metro announced an expanded bus service starting Aug. 29, including nine new routes, thousands of additional bus trips each week and better connections to South King County Link Light Rail stations.

Sound Transit aims to begin Ballard Light Rail service in 2042

Sound Transit announced Friday that the Ballard Link Light Rail Extension could begin service as soon as 2042, if it is able to receive all necessary funding.

Seattle's major venues, organizations advocate for mayor to reactivate city's CCTV cameras

Leaders of Seattle’s major venues are asking Mayor Katie Wilson to immediately reactivate 22 police surveillance cameras in the city following a recent wave of gun violence.

Mariners give fans extra opportunity to score Jimothy gear after ticket special sells out

If you need more Jimothy in your life, the Seattle Mariners are providing a unique opportunity to fill the raccoon-sized void that he's left in the hearts of Seattleites.

Spokane, WA wildfires forces 60,000 to evacuate; 0% containment

Three wildfires surrounding Spokane forced more than 60,000 people to evacuate as flames destroyed at least 600 structures across Spokane County, officials said.

Can Washington bring back the sunflower sea star? Inside a rare conservation effort

A marine predator that once helped keep Puget Sound's ecosystem in balance has all but vanished from Washington waters, and scientists at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium are working to change that.

Washington Veterans organization open doors to help victims of state wildfires

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Washington is mobilizing its statewide network to assist residents affected by wildfires raging across eastern and central Washington.

Seattle weather: Spotty Sunday showers, heating up this week

After Saturday's "Particularly Dangerous Situation" with critical fire risk in Central and Eastern Washington, the high winds will subside today. Fire danger is forecast to remain elevated to high as the hot, dry conditions will persist into the coming days.