SR-167 closed between Auburn and Kent, WA
We are tracking the lingering flood impacts from last week's atmospheric event. FOX 13's Shawn Chitnis is in Auburn where we have seen evacuations and road closures.
We are tracking the lingering flood impacts from last week's atmospheric event. FOX 13's Shawn Chitnis is in Auburn where we have seen evacuations and road closures.
3I/Atlas making closest approach to Earth this week
The interstellar comet known as 3I/Atlas will pass within 167 million miles of our planet Friday – the closest it gets on its grand tour of the solar system. Here's what to know.
The interstellar comet known as 3I/Atlas will pass within 167 million miles of our planet Friday – the closest it gets on its grand tour of the solar system. Here's what to know.
LIVE UPDATES: Flash flood warning, evacuations, road closures across western WA
Monday rain may trigger renewed river flooding into Tue-Wed, but impacts should be lighter than last week. Here are live updates for Monday, Dec. 15.
Monday rain may trigger renewed river flooding into Tue-Wed, but impacts should be lighter than last week. Here are live updates for Monday, Dec. 15.
Brown University shooting: What's known about the suspect
Providence authorities are still looking for a suspect after multiple people were shot and killed at Brown University. Here's what authorities are saying about the suspect.
Providence authorities are still looking for a suspect after multiple people were shot and killed at Brown University. Here's what authorities are saying about the suspect.
Brown University shooting latest: Person of interest released, mayor says
Providence officials announced they will release the person of interest detained after Saturday’s mass shooting at Brown University that killed two students and injured nine others.
Providence officials announced they will release the person of interest detained after Saturday’s mass shooting at Brown University that killed two students and injured nine others.
Smooch benefit concert raises $2.7 million for Seattle Children’s Hospital
Hundreds filled the Showbox Market for the annual Smooch fundraiser, featuring performances by Blondshell, Bob Mould and Seattle’s own Western Haunts, along with culinary contributions from chef Ethan Stowell. The Sub Pop–KEXP collaboration raised more than $2.7 million for Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Hundreds filled the Showbox Market for the annual Smooch fundraiser, featuring performances by Blondshell, Bob Mould and Seattle’s own Western Haunts, along with culinary contributions from chef Ethan Stowell. The Sub Pop–KEXP collaboration raised more than $2.7 million for Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Flooding halts Olympic pipeline leak cleanup in Skagit County, WA
Cleanup of the Olympic pipeline leak in Burlington has been paused due to flooding, leaving low-level contaminated soil still under investigation, according to the Department of Ecology.
Cleanup of the Olympic pipeline leak in Burlington has been paused due to flooding, leaving low-level contaminated soil still under investigation, according to the Department of Ecology.
Deadly house fire investigation in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma firefighters responded to a house fire near North Union Avenue and North 124th Street on Sunday morning, fighting heavy smoke for about a half-hour, before locating one person dead inside the home.
Tacoma firefighters responded to a house fire near North Union Avenue and North 124th Street on Sunday morning, fighting heavy smoke for about a half-hour, before locating one person dead inside the home.
Mudslide forces Holden Village evacuation as storms trigger widespread road closures
A mudslide that wiped out the only access road to Holden Village prompted the evacuation of 42 staff and children from the remote Lake Chelan community.
A mudslide that wiped out the only access road to Holden Village prompted the evacuation of 42 staff and children from the remote Lake Chelan community.
Pierce County residents picking up the pieces after flooding destroys homes
Residents at an RV park near Orting are struggling to rebuild after rapid flooding from the Puyallup River damaged or destroyed dozens of trailers, displacing more than 100 people.
Residents at an RV park near Orting are struggling to rebuild after rapid flooding from the Puyallup River damaged or destroyed dozens of trailers, displacing more than 100 people.
Twin brothers living out their ‘dream’ as officers with Renton Police Department
As December 18 marks “National Twin Day,” the Renton Police Department is highlighting two of its finest officers. Twin brothers, Suliasi “Suli” Tamaivena and Sitiveni “Siti” Tamaivena joined the department three years ago. They were born in Fiji, then moved to California at age four for a couple years, before their family made Washington their forever home. Suli and Siti have always worked the same job together. The twins said they landed their “dream” job with the police department, and said they hope to spend the rest of their careers serving the people of Renton.
As December 18 marks “National Twin Day,” the Renton Police Department is highlighting two of its finest officers. Twin brothers, Suliasi “Suli” Tamaivena and Sitiveni “Siti” Tamaivena joined the department three years ago. They were born in Fiji, then moved to California at age four for a couple years, before their family made Washington their forever home. Suli and Siti have always worked the same job together. The twins said they landed their “dream” job with the police department, and said they hope to spend the rest of their careers serving the people of Renton.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Kent, WA
A man is dead following a late night crash on Saturday in the Kent area. The driver who hit the victim fled the scene.
A man is dead following a late night crash on Saturday in the Kent area. The driver who hit the victim fled the scene.
Lummi Nation declares state of emergency as floods devastate parts of WA
Drone video from the Nooksack River at Slater Road shows a field of water. The flooding heavily impacts Lummi Nation, as there is now only one access point onto the land.
Drone video from the Nooksack River at Slater Road shows a field of water. The flooding heavily impacts Lummi Nation, as there is now only one access point onto the land.
One killed after U-Haul truck explodes in Idaho shopping center parking lot
Early Saturday morning, a U-Haul truck exploded in a Lewiston, Idaho shopping center parking lot, killing 61-year-old Douglas Petersen.
Early Saturday morning, a U-Haul truck exploded in a Lewiston, Idaho shopping center parking lot, killing 61-year-old Douglas Petersen.
Man killed in hit-and-run on SR 516 in Kent, WA
A man died at the scene after being struck by an eastbound vehicle on State Route 516 near Meeker Street in Kent, according to Washington State Patrol.
A man died at the scene after being struck by an eastbound vehicle on State Route 516 near Meeker Street in Kent, according to Washington State Patrol.
Second round of stormy weather ahead for Seattle this week
We're tracking prolonged and renewed river flooding ahead for Seattle and Western Washington this week. There will be rounds of rain and wind.
We're tracking prolonged and renewed river flooding ahead for Seattle and Western Washington this week. There will be rounds of rain and wind.
Christmas celebrations light up Lake Union and Greenlake
Green Lake’s annual Lights event illuminated the water with lanterns and live music, while the Seattle Christmas Boat Parade brought decorated vessels to Lake Union in support of Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Green Lake’s annual Lights event illuminated the water with lanterns and live music, while the Seattle Christmas Boat Parade brought decorated vessels to Lake Union in support of Seattle Children’s Hospital.
WA officials shut down 6-mile stretch of SR-167 due to standing water
Several miles of highway are shut down with no estimated time of reopening as state officials continue to assess flood damage and standing water on roadways across the western Washington region following a severe atmospheric river last week.
Several miles of highway are shut down with no estimated time of reopening as state officials continue to assess flood damage and standing water on roadways across the western Washington region following a severe atmospheric river last week.
Mystery donor drops gold coin worth thousands in Salvation Army bucket
A Salvation Army location in Vermont recently received an unexpected and heartwarming surprise among its holiday donations.
A Salvation Army location in Vermont recently received an unexpected and heartwarming surprise among its holiday donations.
Auburn, WA issues Level 3 “go now” evacuation order as floodwaters rise
City officials in Auburn have ordered immediate evacuations for an area between South 277th Street and 42nd Street, east of SR 167 and west of the Green River, as floodwaters surge.
City officials in Auburn have ordered immediate evacuations for an area between South 277th Street and 42nd Street, east of SR 167 and west of the Green River, as floodwaters surge.