Volcano erupts in Tonga: Tsunami advisory canceled for Washington, Oregon
A tsunami advisory has been issued for the US West Coast, including Washington and Oregon, after an undersea volcano erupted in Tonga.
Washington state to receive $121M in federal funding to repair bridges
The Transportation Department is launching a $27 billion program to repair and upgrade roughly 15,000 highway bridges as part of the infrastructure law approved in November.
Here's how to report potholes in your area from the latest winter storm
With recent flooding and winter weather slamming western Washington, areas are now seeing roads impacted from the initial storms and cleanup.
Gov. Inslee deploys Washington National Guard to assist hospitals, testing
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is deploying 100 members of the state National Guard to hospitals across the state to set up testing sites and to assist in non-medical tasks amid crowding due to a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Center for Covid Control to 'pause' testing nationwide after Washington location shut down
The Center for Covid Control announced it is "pausing operations" at all of its 300 testing locations until Jan. 22 after widespread reports of consumer complaints and allegations of fake tests.
Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
Washington hospitals in 'worst situation' yet since COVID-19 pandemic started: WSHA
Hospitals in Washington state are in their "worst situation" since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to the Washington State Hospital Association.
COVID-19 testing sites under investigation after complaints allege 'fake tests'
Complaints have started to surface across the country at pop-up COVID-19 testing sites operated by The Center for Covid Control. Some say they received a negative result before they were even tested.
Rain shifting north, drier weather ahead for the long weekend
An atmospheric river is shifting north this morning, bringing much drier weather to Western Washington this afternoon.
State board of health, group to discuss considering COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students
A proposal will be heard Wednesday that could affect students and parents across Washington state.
Atmospheric river sends heavy rain into Western Washington
An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and mild temperatures to Western Washington through Wednesday, but a dry stretch is ahead for the weekend.
Bob Saget: 'Full House' stars John Stamos, Olsen twins and more pay tribute
Bob Saget, who portrayed Danny Tanner in “Full House,” died at age 65. His former castmates and others shared their heartbreak over the news.
Grays Harbor County man missing, family fears he drowned
Family members tell FOX 13 that they believe Tim Warren died after his truck got stuck in flood waters along Porter Creek Road West, where the Chehalis River had overtaken the roadway.
Pacific Northwest storm causes major flooding, slides, closes roads
Snow and rain continued to fall across the Pacific Northwest on Friday, forcing the closure of parts of Washington state’s two major highways — Interstate 90 and Interstate 5 — and causing flooding that swamped roads and closed schools in parts of Oregon.
Major flooding in the Chehalis Valley, but a drier weekend ahead
Rising waters on area rivers have caused a closure of Interstate 5 through Chehalis and Centralia, but drier weather is ahead.
I-5 in Lewis County reopens after closure due to flooding
Interstate 5 in Lewis County has reopened after it was shut down for several hours because of area flooding Friday morning.
Sidney Poitier, Oscar-winning Bahamian-American actor, dies at 94
Sidney Poitier, a Bahamian-American actor who became the first Black man to win the Academy Award for Best Actor, has died at 94.
Capitol Riot: A look back on year since January 6 insurrection
January 6 marks one year since the U.S. Capitol riot, when pro-Donald Trump rioters charged the steps as Congress began counting the Electoral College votes.
Washington pass closures: Snoqualmie, other passes likely closed until Sunday
The latest storm to hit the Pacific Northwest brought flood warnings, the shutdown of a major mountain pass, school closures and icy roads Thursday.
Washington orders 5.5 million at-home tests for public
Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday the state has ordered 5.5 million at-home tests to distribute to the public and will improve booster vaccine access and supply about 10 million free protective masks amid a steep increase in COVID-19 cases due to the more contagious omicron variant.