The Thurston County hearing examiner approved a contested 5.4MW battery storage project near Rochester on March 9, 2026, but only after imposing strict safety and response requirements.

A feasibility study finds removing Enloe Dam could reconnect roughly 1,500 miles of salmon habitat. Sediment handling, permits and liability will shape whether removal moves forward.

An 18-year-old Anacortes High senior faces felony charges after allegedly selling fentanyl and cannabis to an eighth grader.

Crews are on scene at a reported residential fire in the 2900 block of S. Dakota St in South Seattle; officials have released only limited details.

A landslide has blocked East Pioneer Way between 33rd St SE and Highway 162; reopening time is unknown. Motorists are being told to use alternate routes.

A fatal two-vehicle head-on collision blocked SR 530 near milepost 40 Friday; troopers are on scene and the highway remains closed.

A volunteer Black Hills High School wrestling coach was arrested after an administrative review and SRO interviews found alleged inappropriate communications with a minor.

Thick fog and near‑freezing temps slow Saturday commutes. Flood watches and mountain warnings remain.

A viral TikTok of a Puyallup neighborhood dispute led to an arrest and professional fallout for a realtor couple. The clip's framing triggered a state licensing complaint.

The National Weather Service has a winter weather advisory for the foothills and valleys of Pierce and southern King counties through 11 a.m. Saturday; expect a light coating of snow and slick roads.

A man is in custody after a woman was found shot and killed Friday in Auburn’s Lea Hill neighborhood. Detectives say the scene is under investigation and they don’t believe the public is at risk.

NWS has issued a flood warning for Thurston County as the Skookumchuck River near Bucoda rises toward moderate flooding through late Sunday morning.

A 66‑year‑old Puyallup man was killed in a hit‑and‑run on U.S. 12 near Packwood; troopers are seeking witnesses.