Colville, Okanogan County residents in need of crews for wildfires
The Cedar Creek and Chuweah Creek Fires are threatening homes in Okanogan County, but it's a challenge to get enough resources to fight them.4 years ago
WA health leaders: 70% vaccination rate not end of pandemic
While the state has reached its goal of getting first doses to 70% of adults, health experts say the pandemic will still be around for a long time.4 years ago
Why Puget Sound likely won’t be seeing wildfire smoke this week
While several fires are burning across Central and Eastern Washington, any smoke the Puget Sound sees will not be from those areas.4 years ago
Camping in the Cascades this summer? Leave the firewood at home
Even if a campfire is allowed at the place where you are planning to camp, you should not bring your firewood across the state.4 years ago
After more early-season wildfires than ever, state prepares for long summer
The unusually hot start to summer in Washington has led to more early-season wildfires than ever, and the state is trying to plan ahead for more to come.4 years ago
City engineers don’t see Miami repeat likely with Seattle’s high rises
Are any of Seattle's high rises at risk of the same type of tragedy that happened in Florida? Structural engineering specialists give their take.4 years ago
Drownings up this summer, says King County Sheriff’s Marine Unit
With more boats on the water comes more accidents on the water. Learn from the King County Sheriff's Office's Marine Unit how you can stay safe.4 years ago
It’s Asian giant hornet trapping season and you can help
July means the start of Asian giant hornet trapping season. And you can help with homemade traps and bait.4 years ago
Reopening doesn’t spell herd immunity for Washington, warn scientists
Even as we celebrate reopening, state health officials warn that the pandemic is far from over -- new variants are creating an uncertain future.4 years ago
Seattle Humane has tips to help pets stay safe during extreme heat
It's important to keep pets cool and comfortable during the record-setting heat wave. Fortunately, you don't need AC to cool Fluffy down.4 years ago
Point Roberts’ fire chief says all town’s businesses on verge of ruin
Cut off from the rest of Washington by the border closure, the town of Point Roberts is on the brink of economic collapse, says its fire chief.4 years ago
Puget Sound power companies not expecting problems in heat wave
Local utilities agencies do not anticipate power problems during the heat wave, but there are ways you can help reduce strain on the grid.4 years ago
State officials worried about Gamma variant ahead of summer events
With the Gamma variant spreading rapidly through Washington, state health experts are worried about summer travel and the Fourth of July.4 years ago
Western Washington enters dangerous wildfire territory ahead of weekend heatwave
With red flag warnings issued in parts of Washington amid this week's hot weather, learn how you can protect yourself from wildfire smoke.4 years ago
Canada to ease some restrictions, but U.S./Canada border still closed
The U.S./Canada border may still be closed, but Canada is moving to ease some restrictions on returning Canadians and permanent residents.4 years ago
State not looking to roll back for Delta variant, but could in future
As the Delta variant wreaks havoc throughout the world, Washington health officials say that we are not having too much of a problem yet.4 years ago
WA Auditor’s Office: No information ‘misused’ so far in Accellion breach
So far, it doesn't look like anyone's information has been stolen and misused after the data breach of Accellion, which was used by the state.4 years ago
First Asian giant hornet of the year spotted in Snohomish County yard
The first Asian giant hornet of 2021 has been found, but not in Whatcom County, where its presence has been more prevalent in past months.4 years ago
King County jury duty summons more than doubling this year
If you think more people are getting called to King County jury duty, it's not your imagination -- summons and court cases are increasing this year.4 years ago
Wildfire smoke ruins Redmond winery’s entire 2020 vintage
The 2020 wildfires wreaked havoc on homes and even entire towns -- and now a local winery is suffering the impacts of wildfire smoke.4 years ago
DHS seeing increase in counterfeit products sold in WA during pandemic
The Department of Homeland Security is seeing a marked increase since the pandemic began in counterfeit items being sold in Washington.4 years ago
State senator calls for Legislature to investigate Custer train derailment
Senator Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale) is calling for his colleagues in the Legislature to investigate whether the Custer train derailment was sabotage.4 years ago
Weekly job search requirement for unemployment in Washington to return in July
With businesses reopening around the state, the job search requirement to receive unemployment is coming back the first week of July.4 years ago