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North Bend road closed due to erosion, trapping residents in homes

Residents that live along Southeast Edgewick Road in North Bend are essentially stuck in their homes after heavy rains washed out the road. NORTH BEND, Wash. — A North Bend road...

These are the rivers that are flooding right now in western Washington

A drenching weather system over western Washington has pushed many local rivers to flood stage. Here are the ones we're watching right now. WASHINGTON, USA — Rivers around western Washington are...

Evacuations issued in Orting due to concern over levees

Some areas of Orting are under Level 3 (Go Now!) and Level 2 (Be Set) evacuations due to concerns over levees along the Puyallup River. ORTING, Wash. — Level 2 and...

What is an atmospheric river?

Here's how an atmospheric river, particularly the powerful Pineapple Express, works and why it can carry so much precipitation. SEATTLE — What's an atmospheric river? And how is it related to...

I-90 eastbound reopens in North Bend after hours-long closure due to mudslide

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 90 were closed overnight due to a mudslide. NORTH BEND, Wash. — The eastbound lanes of Interstate 90 reopened Tuesday morning after an overnight closure due...

Campers rescued in Gold Bar after Skykomish River floods

Campers near Gold Bar had to be rescued after the Skykomish River reached flood stage Monday night. GOLD BAR, Wash. — Two campers were rescued from flood waters in Gold Bar...

North Kitsap superintendent accused of stealing campaign completes diversion agreement, charges dismissed

Dr. Laurynn Evans completed her pretrial diversion agreement, and the case and charges were dismissed in 2024. PORT ORCHARD, Wash. — The superintendent of the North Kitsap School District avoided facing...

Light rail extension across Lake Washington will open May 31 or sooner, Sound Transit CEO says

In an exclusive interview with KING 5, Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine confirmed the Link extension over Lake Washington will open on May 31, at the latest. BELLEVUE, Wash. — First...

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