High alert: Deadly Northwest fires burn hundreds of homes
Deadly windblown wildfires raging across the Pacific Northwest destroyed hundreds of homes in Oregon, the governor said Wednesday, warning it could be the greatest loss of life and property from wildfire in state history.
Deadly windblown wildfires raging across the Pacific Northwest destroyed hundreds of homes in Oregon, the governor said Wednesday, warning it could be the greatest loss of life and property from wildfire in state history.
1-year-old child killed, parents severely burned while fleeing Cold Springs Canyon fire
A one-year-old child was killed and his parents severely burned while the family was trying to escape Washington state's largest wildfire on Wednesday.
A one-year-old child was killed and his parents severely burned while the family was trying to escape Washington state's largest wildfire on Wednesday.
'Heartbreaking destruction': A dozen large wildfires burning in Washington
The 300,000-plus acres that have burned in Washington state over the past 24 hours is more than double the total acreage that burned in the state last year.
The 300,000-plus acres that have burned in Washington state over the past 24 hours is more than double the total acreage that burned in the state last year.
Washington 'firestorm' destroys 80% of small town as wildfires rage in Pacific Northwest
Nearly every structure in a small town in eastern Washington state was destroyed in a raging wildfire on Monday as weather conditions have allowed blazes to grow across the Pacific Northwest.
Nearly every structure in a small town in eastern Washington state was destroyed in a raging wildfire on Monday as weather conditions have allowed blazes to grow across the Pacific Northwest.
Suspect in Portland fatal shooting has been killed in Washington
A man suspected of fatally shooting a supporter of a right-wing group in Portland, Oregon, last week after a caravan of Donald Trump backers rode through downtown was killed Thursday as investigators moved in to arrest him.
A man suspected of fatally shooting a supporter of a right-wing group in Portland, Oregon, last week after a caravan of Donald Trump backers rode through downtown was killed Thursday as investigators moved in to arrest him.
Man arrested in case of human remains found in suitcase on West Seattle beach
A 62-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deaths of two people whose remains were found in a suitcase on a West Seattle beach.
A 62-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deaths of two people whose remains were found in a suitcase on a West Seattle beach.
Stash of beer and chewing gum found among 1970s era library shelving
Crews cleaning out a library come across a decades-old stash in Walla Walla, Washington.
Crews cleaning out a library come across a decades-old stash in Walla Walla, Washington.
Wolverines return to Mt. Rainier National Park after 100-year absence
The rare, elusive wolverine has returned to Mount Rainier National Park after a 100-year absence.
The rare, elusive wolverine has returned to Mount Rainier National Park after a 100-year absence.
State agriculture department captures first male Asian giant hornet detected in the U.S.
The first male Asian giant hornet in Washington state and the first in the U.S. has been captured, according to the Washington State Department of Agriculture.
The first male Asian giant hornet in Washington state and the first in the U.S. has been captured, according to the Washington State Department of Agriculture.
Coronavirus mask dispute leads to Washington man's arrest in assault on veteran, 72
The 35-year-old man is accused of punching the 72-year-old veteran several times, rendering him unconscious, before walking away down the hall.
The 35-year-old man is accused of punching the 72-year-old veteran several times, rendering him unconscious, before walking away down the hall.
Washington teens hailed as heroes for saving deputy's life
The King County Sheriff's Office is honoring five young men after coming to the rescue of one of its deputies.
The King County Sheriff's Office is honoring five young men after coming to the rescue of one of its deputies.
'It's a miracle': Maple Valley teen 'Gia' Fuda found alive nine days after her disappearance
Search and rescue crews found the missing teen Saturday, nine days after her disappearance.
Search and rescue crews found the missing teen Saturday, nine days after her disappearance.
Washington state traps first 'invasive' Asian giant hornet
The Asian giant hornet is the world’s largest hornet and a predator of honey bees and other insects. A small group of Asian giant hornets can kill an entire honey bee hive in a matter of hours.
The Asian giant hornet is the world’s largest hornet and a predator of honey bees and other insects. A small group of Asian giant hornets can kill an entire honey bee hive in a matter of hours.
Seattle police declare riot after crowds wreak havoc, cause 'explosive' damage to Capitol Hill precinct
SEATTLE -- Police declared a riot Saturday afternoon after another day of peaceful protest was hijacked by looters who lit fires, possibly injured more officers and caused widespread damage in the city's Capitol Hill neighborhood.Up to 1,000 protesters gathered about 2 p.m. Saturday for a peaceful march in solidarity with unrest and violent demonstrations in Portland.
SEATTLE -- Police declared a riot Saturday afternoon after another day of peaceful protest was hijacked by looters who lit fires, possibly injured more officers and caused widespread damage in the city's Capitol Hill neighborhood.Up to 1,000 protesters gathered about 2 p.m. Saturday for a peaceful march in solidarity with unrest and violent demonstrations in Portland.
Woman without mask commands 'demon' customers to leave grocery store aisle until she's done shopping
LONGVIEW, Wash. -- A maskless woman at a grocery store in Washington state was captured on video ordering others away from an aisle until she was done shopping, calling one person a “demon” while invoking the name of Jesus Christ.The incident happened July 21 at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Longview, Washington, located about 50 miles north of Portland.
LONGVIEW, Wash. -- A maskless woman at a grocery store in Washington state was captured on video ordering others away from an aisle until she was done shopping, calling one person a “demon” while invoking the name of Jesus Christ.The incident happened July 21 at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Longview, Washington, located about 50 miles north of Portland.
DC’s NFL team to be called Washington Football Team until name is decided
WASHINGTON -- After days of handwringing about a new nickname, Washington's NFL team has temporarily settled on going without one.For the time being, the team will simply go by the “Washington Football Team.”
WASHINGTON -- After days of handwringing about a new nickname, Washington's NFL team has temporarily settled on going without one.For the time being, the team will simply go by the “Washington Football Team.”
'Get off of her!' Good Samaritans intervened as suspected impaired driver choked Washington deputy
AUBURN, Wash. -- A Washington State deputy has a group of young men to thank for intervening when a suspected intoxicated driver tried to choke her.According to the sheriff's office, the deputy was off-duty and driving her patrol car home about 1 a.m. on July 18 when she was flagged down in Auburn after a "very intoxicated" man had just caused a multi-vehicle crash.People in the vehicles that were hit said the driver was trying to walk away from the scene.When the deputy tried to call on him to stop, he continued stumbling away until the deputy ran up to him and told him he was not free to leave.He reportedly tried fighting the deputy, who was able to get him onto the ground and call for help on her radio.
AUBURN, Wash. -- A Washington State deputy has a group of young men to thank for intervening when a suspected intoxicated driver tried to choke her.According to the sheriff's office, the deputy was off-duty and driving her patrol car home about 1 a.m. on July 18 when she was flagged down in Auburn after a "very intoxicated" man had just caused a multi-vehicle crash.People in the vehicles that were hit said the driver was trying to walk away from the scene.When the deputy tried to call on him to stop, he continued stumbling away until the deputy ran up to him and told him he was not free to leave.He reportedly tried fighting the deputy, who was able to get him onto the ground and call for help on her radio.
National Park Service: DC's cherry trees reached peak bloom
WASHINGTON — The National Park Service says Washington's famous cherry trees reached peak bloom over the weekend.The National Park Service says on its website that peak bloom was reached Saturday.This year's bloom was different from in the past because cold weather killed half of the blossoms on the famous trees just as they were reaching peak bloom.Peak bloom is normally defined as the day when 70 percent of the blossoms are open on the Yoshino cherry trees around the Tidal Basin.
WASHINGTON — The National Park Service says Washington's famous cherry trees reached peak bloom over the weekend.The National Park Service says on its website that peak bloom was reached Saturday.This year's bloom was different from in the past because cold weather killed half of the blossoms on the famous trees just as they were reaching peak bloom.Peak bloom is normally defined as the day when 70 percent of the blossoms are open on the Yoshino cherry trees around the Tidal Basin.
Guns in violin case, other weapons found along Potomac River in DC
WASHINGTON — U.S. Park Police say several weapons, including two guns in a violin case, have been found along the Potomac River in Washington.Authorities say a woman walking in the woods around a canal that runs along the river found the violin case Wednesday morning.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Park Police say several weapons, including two guns in a violin case, have been found along the Potomac River in Washington.Authorities say a woman walking in the woods around a canal that runs along the river found the violin case Wednesday morning.
Washington girl found safe after mom took her to ‘be with the Lord,’ officials say
SPOKANE, Wash. – A Washington Amber Alert was called off Monday afternoon after a 6-year-old Spokane Valley girl was found safe.Authorities issued the alert after Tracy Packard pulled her daughter Danika from school to “go be with the Lord,” the school told Danika's father.Sheriff's deputies received a call from Danika’s father reporting the odd behavior at 10:30 a.m. Monday morning.
SPOKANE, Wash. – A Washington Amber Alert was called off Monday afternoon after a 6-year-old Spokane Valley girl was found safe.Authorities issued the alert after Tracy Packard pulled her daughter Danika from school to “go be with the Lord,” the school told Danika's father.Sheriff's deputies received a call from Danika’s father reporting the odd behavior at 10:30 a.m. Monday morning.