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Wildfire season expected to come earlier, be slightly more active than usual in Washington

Drought conditions and Washington's low snowpack are contributing to expectations that fire activity will exceed what's considered typical. WASHINGTON, USA — Experts are predicting that Washington's wildfire season will come earlier...

Garfield High School students return to class after deadly shooting

A 17-year-old student was shot and killed outside the high school last week while trying to break up a fight. SEATTLE — Students returned to Garfield High School on Tuesday morning,...

Road closures, bus route delays due to fire in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District

The fire has been burning for several hours and firefighters predict it will be several more before the flames are completely out. SEATTLE — A vacant two-story building in Seattle's...

‘Somebody protect our kids’ | Students, parents call for lasting change after another shooting outside Garfield High School

"In this particular situation, in this particular circumstance, they're not paying attention and children are dying or being shot at, all the time," one parent said. SEATTLE — Dozens of students...

Lane closures on southbound I-5 through Seattle this weekend

The closures will spread from Albro Road to mid-Boeing Field. SEATTLE — There will be lane reductions on southbound Interstate 5 through Seattle beginning Friday evening and finishing early Monday morning,...

WSF’s bidding process is officially open for new hybrid-electric ferries

The bidding process will allow different shipbuilders to work on ferries concurrently, meaning two could be delivered as soon as 2028. SEATTLE — Washington State Ferries (WSF) has opened the bidding...

Two injured after cars become trapped under semi-truck in Tukwila

One person had serious injuries and was taken to a Seattle-area hospital for treatment. TUKWILA, Wash. — Two people were injured after two cars became trapped under a semi-truck in Tukwila. ...

Power outages continue after unseasonable early June rainfall

The rain is expected to continue impacting the region well into the morning commute, particularly in the north Puget Sound area. SEATTLE — Tens of thousands are without power after...

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