In recent years, more homes have added air-conditioning, something that may come in handy this week as some areas are expected to see temperatures 40 degrees above normal.
In recent years, more homes have added air-conditioning, something that may come in handy this week as some areas are expected to see temperatures 40 degrees above normal.
Washington’s floods in December broke records set just four years before, but as farmers, tribes, fishermen and governments search for solutions, a quick fix, dredging, seems to stand in the way.
Washington’s floods in December broke records set just four years before, but as farmers, tribes, fishermen and governments search for solutions, a quick fix, dredging, seems to stand in the way.
The men were among a group of four skiing in the backcountry near Longs Pass, east of Seattle in the Cascade Mountains. The area received heavy snowfall last week.
The men were among a group of four skiing in the backcountry near Longs Pass, east of Seattle in the Cascade Mountains. The area received heavy snowfall last week.
Warming seas and increased flooding threaten a way of life for Native Americans who have called the Pacific Northwest coast their home for generations.
Warming seas and increased flooding threaten a way of life for Native Americans who have called the Pacific Northwest coast their home for generations.
Brian Heywood, a Seattle-area hedge fund founder, has spent millions to put conservative initiatives in front of Washington lawmakers and voters. Next up: parental rights and transgender athletes.
Brian Heywood, a Seattle-area hedge fund founder, has spent millions to put conservative initiatives in front of Washington lawmakers and voters. Next up: parental rights and transgender athletes.
“My intention with the initiatives always is to do as little intrusive damage as possible,” said Brian Heywood, a hedge fund founder using his wealth to bankroll ballot initiatives.
Two weeks of “atmospheric river” deluges took a toll on business in Leavenworth, Wash., and beyond, reminding the region that a warming planet has brought new uncertainty.
Two weeks of “atmospheric river” deluges took a toll on business in Leavenworth, Wash., and beyond, reminding the region that a warming planet has brought new uncertainty.
Heavy rains have prompted public health officials in Washington to warn residents about toilet rats, a rare plumbing nightmare that drives frantic calls to pest control experts.
Heavy rains have prompted public health officials in Washington to warn residents about toilet rats, a rare plumbing nightmare that drives frantic calls to pest control experts.
After heavy rains swelled rivers and flooded neighborhoods in northern Washington, residents returned to soggy homes caked in mud. Many tried to salvage what they could.
After heavy rains swelled rivers and flooded neighborhoods in northern Washington, residents returned to soggy homes caked in mud. Many tried to salvage what they could.
More than a year before the Trump administration granted asylum to the Afghan immigrant, the volunteer’s emails raised concerns that he was unraveling.
More than a year before the Trump administration granted asylum to the Afghan immigrant, the volunteer’s emails raised concerns that he was unraveling.
For years, architects and design experts have resisted safety changes at Seattle’s Gas Works Park, but after a teenager died there this summer, his parents want it declared a public nuisance.
For years, architects and design experts have resisted safety changes at Seattle’s Gas Works Park, but after a teenager died there this summer, his parents want it declared a public nuisance.
Another Guard member was in critical condition. The suspect is an Afghan man who once served in a paramilitary unit that worked with U.S. forces, officials said.
Another Guard member was in critical condition. The suspect is an Afghan man who once served in a paramilitary unit that worked with U.S. forces, officials said.
National Guard members gather outside the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner after the body of West Virginia National Guard soldier Sarah Beckstrom was transported to the facility on Nov. 27, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal was among the Afghans who came to the United States after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Earlier, he served in a paramilitary unit that worked with U.S. forces.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal was among the Afghans who came to the United States after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Earlier, he served in a paramilitary unit that worked with U.S. forces.
A federal watchdog said two models of batteries found in Rad Power Bikes should be immediately, and safely, disposed of. The bike company disputes the safety agency’s findings.
A federal watchdog said two models of batteries found in Rad Power Bikes should be immediately, and safely, disposed of. The bike company disputes the safety agency’s findings.
The RadRunner and the RadWagon 4, made by Rad Power Bikes. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging people to stop using certain batteries made for these e-bike models.
A diabetic 10-year-old girl slipped into a coma during a trip with her family and was brought to the hospital after she had died, the authorities said.
A diabetic 10-year-old girl slipped into a coma during a trip with her family and was brought to the hospital after she had died, the authorities said.
Tanya Marie Frazier, 14, never returned from summer school in 1994, and was found dead in a wooded area five days later. The police say a new DNA analysis links a felon to her death.
Tanya Marie Frazier, 14, never returned from summer school in 1994, and was found dead in a wooded area five days later. The police say a new DNA analysis links a felon to her death.