Deputies rescue people from flooded RV park in Pierce County
Sheriff’s deputies rescued a number of people from a flooded RV park near Orting on Wednesday afternoon. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office Swift Water Rescue Team deployed to Bill and Dan’s RV Park on 116th Street East, according to the office on Facebook. Deputies brought boats to assist with rescuing people whose...
Man wanted for Washington double murder has ties to Las Vegas
A man wanted for his alleged involvement in the murders of two women and the attempted murder of another in Washington has ties to Las Vegas, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Record Flooding Prompts Evacuations in Washington: What to Know
The evacuation area sits between the Puyallup and Carbon rivers, which have swelled due to an atmospheric river.
Since 1950, this divey Tacoma spot has been a neighborhood favorite for pizza, beer,...
If you’ve lived in Tacoma long enough, you already know the name. The Cloverleaf isn’t just a pizza place — it’s a landmark, a multi-generation gathering spot, and one of Washington’s oldest continuously operating pizzerias. Its story began in 1950, long before artisan pies and Instagram-ready crusts became the norm....
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...
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.
King County, WA road crew rescues driver trapped in floodwaters
AUBURN, Wash. - A King County road crew helped to rescue a driver that was submerged in floodwaters in the Auburn area Tuesday night. The man had driven through a closed stretch of road near Black Diamond Road and became stuck with no way out. "Lots of flooding over Green...
Weather updates: Atmospheric river slams Pierce County, Western WA
An atmospheric river is dumping rain on the Puget Sound region, causing flooding and power outages. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning Wednesday for the Puyallup River in Puyallup and for South Prairie Creek in East Pierce County. “Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars...

















