School closures: Track closings, delays in western WA for Wednesday, Dec. 10
Some Western Washington school districts will be closed or delayed on Wednesday, Dec. 10 because of weather. Check the status of your district. The second round of a one-two punch hit Tuesday evening, as heavy rain and strong winds returned to the area. A Wind Advisory is in effect from...
How to check if roads are closed in your area | Atmospheric river pummels...
SEATTLE — Heavy rainfall from a strong atmospheric river is raising river levels and flooding roadways across the region. If you are driving near flooded areas, it's important to plan ahead and never drive through water over the roadway. To help you plan your travels, we've put together a...
‘Nobody deserves this’: Seattle woman speaks out after brutal, unprovoked attack
SEATTLE — A 75-year-old woman was left blind in one eye and suffered serious facial injuries after a random assault Friday in downtown Seattle. Jeanette Marken spoke exclusively with KING 5 on Wednesday, sharing her story for the first time. Marken was delivering food orders around noon Friday at...
Suspect accused of domestic violence arrested after Green Lake standoff
The Seattle Police Department says officers arrested a 45-year-old man for domestic violence assault in the Green Lake neighborhood.
Mudslide shuts down eastbound I-90 near SR-18, trapping three vehicles
SEATTLE — Eastbound Interstate 90 (I-90) at State Route 18 (SR-18) is closed due to a mudslide on the eastbound lanes at milepost 30, Washington State Patrol (WSP) said Wednesday. PRIOR MUDLSIDE INCIDENT | Eastbound I-90 near North Bend reopens after mudslide. A total of 3 vehicles are caught...
Washington floods: More than a dozen people rescued from trailer homes, cars
At least 17 people were saved from floodwaters Monday and Tuesday while a powerful atmospheric river drenched Western Washington. Those rescued were found trapped in their trailer homes and vehicles on watery roadways. Authorities are urging people to evacuate their homes if told by first responders, stay off watery...
Gov. Ferguson requests disaster declaration from FEMA for devastating floods
(The Center Square) – Gov. Bob Ferguson on Wednesday held a press briefing to announce he has requested a disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to address widespread flooding across Western Washington after several days of near-record rainfall. Even as the governor spoke, several...
Family escapes after tree falls on home in Bremerton
A man and his two dogs are okay after a large tree fell on their home.
Walz Draws Standing Ovation at Ferguson Fundraiser in Seattle Despite Looming Fraud Scandal
SEATTLE, WA – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, under fire for failing to prevent a massive welfare fraud scheme in his state, was in Seattle on Tuesday as the special guest at Gov. Bob Ferguson’s fundraising luncheon, telling
Kent Police officer fires gun at suspect but man not hit
A Kent Police officer fired his gun but didn’t hit a wanted sexual assault suspect early Wednesday morning, Dec. 10 at the Indigo Springs Apartments in the 11100 block of SE 208th Street. At about 3:14 a.m., the Seattle Police Department requested assistance from Kent Police to locate a...
