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01/12/2026

Tragedy struck near Longs Pass on Friday, when an avalanche swept away four backcountry skiers touring the upper Teanaway River drainage.

Tragedy struck near Longs Pass on Friday, Jan. 9, when an avalanche swept away four backcountry tourers in the upper Teanaway River drainage.

01/12/2026

The eagle was found hanging upside down from a tree.

An injured bald eagle was rescued from a precarious position in Skagit County, thanks to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police and the Burlin

01/12/2026

A study estimates that ACA enrollees, on average, will see their costs rise from about $900 to $1,900.

The future of enhanced subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, is still up in the air.

01/12/2026

"This information, in no way, is meant to disparage or to condone or support or agree with any of the actions that occurred yesterday. But it is important that we stay committed to the rule of law, that we stay committed to the facts, that we stay a trustworthy and legitimate police department."

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DHS described Luis David Nino Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras as "criminal illegal aliens" from Venezuela.

01/12/2026

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As the minting of the U.S cent, or "Penny," has been discontinued since late 2025, one Washington lawmaker is looking to bring structure to businesses.

01/12/2026

State Route 167 is one of the most jammed-up freeways in the Puget Sound area.
Every morning, thousands of commuters face miles of backups coming north out of Pierce County into King County.

State Route 167 is one of the most jammed up freeways in the Puget Sound area. Every morning thousands of commuters face miles of backups coming north out of Pi

01/11/2026

A total of 75 Seattle firefighters responded to the incident.

A two-alarm fire erupted on the 1700 block of 13th Ave S in Seattle just before noon on Sunday, prompting a swift response from the Seattle Fire Department.Acc

01/11/2026

The U.S. military stationed in the Mideast has said it is “postured with forces that span the full range of combat capability to defend our forces, our partners and allies and U.S. interests.”

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01/11/2026

Multiple homeowners are facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in flood damage - and seeking accountability after government officials acknowledged previous awareness of damage to a barrier along the White River.

In the wake of devastating floods that left many homes in the city of Pacific inundated, a church in Kent became a gathering place for affected homeowners.

01/11/2026

It’s one of the busiest runs for Washington State Ferries (WSF), but WSF says a reduction in service is the only way to get the important work done.

Work to fix the ferry landing slip at the Mukilteo terminal will suspend service to and from Whidbey Island for hours.

01/11/2026

The halls of a high school aren't always known for their kindness, but at North Kitsap High School, students Cohen and Dax are willing to pull on their tutus and make other students smile.

The family is now waiting to find out how much insurance will cover and what sort of prosthesis they'll be able to afford.

01/11/2026

Blue Star Cafe and Pub, a longtime fixture in Seattle’s dining scene, will close its doors after a 50-year run on Feb. 1, according to owner Wendy Morales.