Mercer Island boat goes up in flames in Lake Washington

If you saw flames or smoke near Mercer Island, an 18-foot boat fire might have been the cause. All occupants were able to escape the vessel before it ultimately sank over the weekend.

6-year-old Bellingham, WA boy dies from injuries after beach driftwood accident

A 6-year-old boy remains in critical condition after a massive piece of driftwood fell and pinned him while he was playing at the beach. His family spent the weekend waiting to see the extent of his brain damage, or if he would survive.

'Transfer Fire' near Lake Chelan, WA: Evacuation orders lifted

Evacuation orders were sent out Sunday for the "Transfer Fire" burning near a hospital and Walmart in Lake Chelan. Local officials say the fire was burning rapidly in heavy brush.

Seattle weather: Toastier high temperatures to develop in western WA

This week's weather pattern will bring high temperatures into western Washington as a ridge of high pressure strengthens overhead, bringing the warmest stretch of weather we’ve seen in a while.

Seattle weather: Cooler Sunday to close out weekend

Our pleasant weekend continues as afternoon highs remain a few degrees cooler than normal.  Onshore flow will keep many along the coastal regions in the low 60s, while the interior lowlands warm into the 70s to close out our weekend. 

Seattle weather warms with dry summer pattern

While this isn’t expected to be a major heat event, the first stretch of 80-degree temperatures can feel uncomfortable for anyone without air conditioning.

Grandmother thwarts Pike Place kidnapping, Seattle police make arrest

A quick-thinking grandmother in Seattle fended off a man attempting to kidnap her grandchild in a stroller at Pike Place Market this week. Her kick allowed her daughter and grandchild to escape.

West Seattle Summerfest becomes city’s first fully reusable major festival

One of Seattle’s biggest and most beloved summer traditions is back this weekend, but attendees will notice a major, historic change as they order food.

Father charged after kids trapped in smoking Burien, WA apartment

A Burien man is facing criminal charges after King County sheriff’s deputies forced their way into a smoke-filled apartment and rescued three children who said he blocked them from leaving during a fire.