America’s Longest Railroad Tunnel Is A Pacific Northwest Gem Hidden Within Scenic Hiking Trails...
Drive 60 miles east from Everett, Washington, on U.S. Highway 2 and you'll reach the treacherous Stevens Pass in the magnificent Cascades. While the mountain road is known for heavy snowfall and separating Puget Sound from central Washington, it's also the site of two feats of engineering, the Cascade Tunnels. Like...
Washington Task Force-1 heads to Texas for flood rescue operations
SEATTLE - Washington Task Force-1 (WA-TF1), a National FEMA Urban Search and Rescue team, has been activated to assist with search and rescue operations in Texas following severe flooding across the state. The death toll from the disaster is nearing 130 and rising. A four-person team, consisting of a three-person...
Carnation leaders call on Seattle to fix Tolt Dam warning sirens after deadly Texas...
SEATTLE — The city of Carnation is claiming the Tolt River Dam's early warning sirens, operated by the city of Seattle, have been out of commission for more than a year, endangering the small King County city in the event of catastrophic floods like those seen in Texas. In...
Residents startled awake by loud noises during Tacoma burglary
Police say that the residents barricaded themselves in a room in the house after hearing the loud noises and a light turned on in their hallway on Wednesday night.
Crowned Crane Escapes Zoo in Washington
In Issaquah, Washington, a young East African crowned crane has escaped from Cougar Mountain Zoo, triggering a local search and surprising birdwatchers near Lake Sammamish. The crane, known for its golden feathered crest and long legs, was last seen gliding near the boat launch at Lake Sammamish State Park on...
Man Makes Horrific Discovery Inside Gift-Wrapped Box On The Beach
The man found the box while walking along the beach with his family.
People Can’t Wait to Move Out of the Fastest Shrinking City in Washington State
Washington State, in general, has been growing slowly, yet surely, year by year. With more and more people moving to Washington State from places like California, Texas, Arizona, as well as Idaho and Oregon, Washington keeps rising in population. There is one town in Washington, however, that people are moving...
Kuya Max released: Supporters celebrate outside Tacoma detention facility
Maximo Londonio, known as "Kuya Max," was released from the Northwest Detention Center after months of detention, including time in solitary confinement. Despite claims of support from the Philippine Consulate, detainees and advocacy groups report unmet promises, prompting calls for expedited financial and legal...
Inside a Houseboat That Feels Like a Home
Blatto Boat is a newly constructed Floating On Water Residence (FOWR) located on the north end of Seattle’s Lake Union. Designed by Seattle studio GO’C, the houseboat is built within the exact footprint of an existing 12-by-40-foot vessel, making efficient use of every available inch. Working in close...
Beloved Little Red Hen bar in Seattle faces eviction over shared dumpster dispute
The Little Red Hen, a beloved country music bar and dance hall in Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood, is facing eviction after 92 years of operation. A notice posted by the Hen's landlords states that the establishment must vacate by the end of July or face eviction due to a dispute over a shared dumpster.