Two backcountry skiers died in an avalanche near Longs Pass, Washington, despite moderate danger forecasts; survivors alerted rescue via satellite device.

The Olympia Fire Department reflects on their role as community role models and their impact on local youth, embodying their philosophy of service and legacy as they inspire future generations.

Mo Malakoutian is elected Bellevue's new mayor, and Dave Hamilton as deputy mayor; Bellevue City Council also focuses on housing progress and arts funding.

Former Expedia employee Marcelo Vargas-Fernandez receives a four-year sentence after confessing to voyeurism and violating a protection order, involving hidden cameras in workplace bathrooms.

The National Weather Service forecasts a rainy week in Seattle with fog, and warns of potential river flooding in surrounding areas due to heavy rain.

A man was seriously injured in a shooting near Seattle's Chinatown-International District, with police investigating the connection to a disturbance at a hookah lounge.

WSDOT evaluates two options for the SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge: replacement or closure. They are conducting environmental reviews and seeking right-of-way permits for preliminary steps.

Snohomish County extends its solid waste voucher program to Mar 19, 2026, aiding flood-impacted residents in disposing of damaged items without requiring proof of damage.

Tacoma Mayor Anders Ibsen condemned ICE shootings and reiterated the city's commitment to trust-based public safety, supporting resolutions to limit local resources used in federal immigration enforcement.

Thurston County addressed a $9 million funding gap with strategic grants, resulting in improved infrastructure and services, and earning multiple awards for their initiatives.

Washington DNR is providing 25 surplus fire engines to aid local fire districts' wildfire response, supported by a 2017 law and enhanced by 2021 funding legislation.

Seattle police arrested a 33-year-old for drug dealing in Belltown, with video evidence supporting the charge and additional drugs found in his underwear.

The National Weather Service in Seattle predicts a series of rainy days, including a 30% chance of rain today and a 90% chance tonight, with potential river flooding early next week due to heavy precipitation.