Tacoma WA

WESTERN WASHINGTON — Another wave of heavy rain smacks western Washington with a third atmospheric river that's expected to cause some rivers to rise again after historic flooding last week. Two more surges of rain are coming, each with its own batch of wind. PHOTOS | Historic flooding across...

Emergency evacuations have already been carried out for 250 residents, and while no deaths have been reported, the situation remains critical.

The National Weather Service enacted a flood watch in Seattle, Washington, following the failure of the Green River Levee

A “timeless” home blending 1940s charm and modern features is for sale in Olympia. The home at 303 39th Ave. NE is listed for $1.845 million. “It’s one of the more unique properties I’ve seen,” listing broker Ahtumn Delacroix of Blue Summit Realty told The Olympian by phone. Delacroix described the property dubbed...

AUBURN, Wash. — Mike Leaf paddled through some of the worst flooding he's ever battled in his front yard in a canoe Sunday morning, after a week of heavy rainfall and back-to-back atmospheric rivers. He's lived along the Green River in Auburn for 25 years and said he's never...

AUBURN, Wash. — Residents and businesses in Auburn faced a dire situation Saturday night after a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice was issued due to severe and rapidly worsening flooding. The affected area included locations south of S 277th St., east of SR 167, west of the Green...

Equestrian sports are not for the lazy, weak or easily discouraged. So much can go wrong when you are working with an animal that you hope will perform on show day the way it does at home. It takes daily practice, sacrifice and skill: all things 15-year-old Alex Coombes knows firsthand. His hard work paid off this...

Washington State has a burger tradition that runs deeper than the Columbia River. Classic drive-ins have been flipping patties and melting cheese for generations, serving up double cheeseburgers that transport you straight back to simpler times. From Seattle to Spokane, these iconic spots keep the old-school magic...

In the shadow of towering evergreens, where the morning mist still clings to the air, there’s a red building with a bright blue ramp that transforms into a treasure hunter’s paradise every weekend. Frank’s Landing Swap Meet in Olympia isn’t just a market—it’s a cultural phenomenon where bargain-seeking...

Since its installation, the Pacific Science Center’s solar flowers have become a staple. Major US city praises groundbreaking 'flowers' that provide power for residents: 'As if you were the scale of a small insect' first appeared on The Cool Down .