King County activates severe weather response protocols

King County has activated its Tier 2 severe weather response protocols. According to a release, the protocols take into consideration apparent temperature conditions, also known as the Heat Index, along with low temperatures, which together can predict increased life-threatening conditions.

Possible legislation and FEMA support after WA storms

King County Councilmember Sarah Perry says she's working on legislation to help with recovery efforts after a bomb cyclone and a second wind storm damaged parts of western Washington, leaving hundreds of thousands without power. Some have been without electricity for a week now.