Boat catches fire in Seattle marina on Lake Union

Seattle firefighters responded to a large boat fire at a marina on Lake Union Wednesday afternoon.

King County burn ban starts June 30

The King County Fire Marshal has issued a Stage 1 burn ban due to hot and dry conditions, effective June 30.

WSDOT, other WA agencies warn of Seattle DMV text scams

Local transportation and licensing agencies are warning about a recent wave of text scams circulating in Washington.

King County, WA sues homeowners for chopping down trees for a better view

King County is suing homeowners in Grand Ridge Park for allegedly cutting down more than 140 trees so they could have a better view of the mountains.

Orcas use kelp to groom each other, US researchers discover

In drone footage, killer whales are seen biting off kelp stalks, positioning them between themselves and a partner, and rolling the kelp between their bodies for extended periods.