King County Council clears way for WA bomb cyclone recovery funding

The King County Council approved legislation Tuesday night that will hopefully lead to residents getting the aid they need after last month's bomb cyclone.

Malibu fire prompts evacuations at Pepperdine University

Thousands of Southern California residents are under evacuation orders and warnings as firefighters battle a wildfire in Malibu.

Live report: Major fire breaks out in Malibu, CA
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Firefighters are battling a major fire in Malibu. FOX Reporter Mario Ramirez is at the scene to deliver a live report.

Blizzard-like storm slams Midwest to Northeast
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Millions in the Midwest and Northeast are getting slammed by an intense snowstorm, with another few inches of snow expected.

Tsunami alert was issued for CA and OR. Here's what that means

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake off the coast of northern California prompted a tsunami warning for the California and Oregon coast late Thursday morning.

Millions brace for major winter storm
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A winter storm is bearing down on parts of New York, with feet of snow already on the ground and even more on the way.

Bomb cyclone recovery efforts in WA
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Washington homeowners are reeling from the recent bomb cyclone, with many still picking up the pieces.

What’s next for 250 King Co. property owners with 'catastrophic' storm damage?

We are tracking bomb cyclone storm damage estimates, what qualifies residents and local governments for FEMA assistance, and the timeline for possible allocations of funds.

Winter storm slams northeast, new storm approaches
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Forecasters say temperatures could reach freezing or even below freezing for most of the U.S. this weekend.

King County hits FEMA damage threshold
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King County is calling on Governor Jay Inslee for help rebuilding from the bomb cyclone after meeting the threshold to qualify for federal disaster assistance.

International Court of Justice hears landmark climate change case
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A landmark climate change case begins at the world court. In its largest case in history, the International Court of Justice heard testimony from officials of several small island nations on how climate change is endangering their survival.

King County hits $11M in storm damage, meeting threshold for FEMA aid

King County has surpassed the $10.7 million damage threshold for government and public benefit organizations, with the total now reaching $11 million and counting.

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.

King Co. activates cold weather protocols amid WA cold snap
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King County activated its Tier 2 Severe Weather Response protocols on Thanksgiving Day. FOX 13's Shirah Matsuzawa breaks down what that means.