Armed man with 7 felonies arrested after fight in Pioneer Square, SPD says
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) says a 27-year-old man was arrested following a fight outside a hot dog stand in Pioneer Square early Sunday morning.
Army takeover of Skagit dams lowers flood waters
The Army Corps of Engineers was able to reduce flooding on the Skagit River with emergency operations of two hydropower dams upstream. Big dams have big downsides, including killing salmon and drowning whole valleys under reservoirs. But they also have major upsides, including climate-friendly electricity and, as...
Seattle Suburbs Evacuate as Levee Breaks and Flooding Rises
The flash flood warning was issued due to a levee breach in Tukwila, Washington.
Landslide risks elevated in WA during atmospheric river event
SEATTLE - As we track another onslaught of rain now arriving into the western Washington region, the local landslide threat is skyrocketing. Steep coastal bluffs, other steep hillsides or road cuts and recently-burned wildfire areas across the state are at highest risk. After receiving more than a foot of rain last...
Levee on Green River fails in Tukwila; get to higher ground immediately
A levee has failed on the Green River, and people who are in low-lying areas of Kent, Renton, and Tukwila should move to higher ground immediately.
100-mph motorcycle chase ends in Thurston County
A reckless motorcyclist with an active warrant out of Renton led deputies on a high-speed chase before being stopped.
Levee failure: Evacuations issued, life-threatening flash flooding underway again in Washington
A dangerous situation is unfolding in King County, Washington, as a Flash Flood Warning is in effect for the area due to a levee failure on Monday afternoon just days after historic flooding pounded the region.
LIVE UPDATES: Flooding, evacuations, road closures across western WA
A Flash Flood Warning was issued for King County, WA, due to a dam break Monday afternoon. Communities are now dealing with long cleanup efforts, and other towns have been boxed in by road closures and infrastructure damage. This story will be updated continuously throughout the day. Check back for...
11 Italian Restaurants In Washington That Feel Straight Out Of The Old Country
Craving pasta that tastes like nonna made it herself?. Washington is home to some incredible Italian restaurants that transport you straight to the cobblestone streets of Rome or the rolling hills of Tuscany. From wood-fired pizzas to handmade gnocchi, these spots serve up authentic flavors with old-world charm. Get...
State mobilization authorized to fight flooding in Kent, Auburn
State assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local fire resources working to assist with flooding located in South King County near the cities of Auburn and Kent, according to the Washington State Patrol. Washington State Patrol Chief John...

















