Spokane, WA wildfires forces 60,000 to evacuate; 0% containment

Three wildfires surrounding Spokane forced more than 60,000 people to evacuate as flames destroyed at least 600 structures across Spokane County, officials said.

Wildfire burning in Spokane, WA prompts evacuation orders

Emergency responders in Spokane County issued emergency Level 3 evacuation orders on Aug. 1 as crews battled the fast-moving Old Trails Fire during elevated fire weather conditions.

Seattle shooting: 3 dead, 4 others injured
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Three people were killed and several others were injured in a shooting at a Seattle food festival. A 15-year-old was arrested, but police say there were at least three suspects. 

Who is 'Jimothy'? Why a Seattle raccoon has gone viral

He's small, he's round, and he's gone viral. "Jimothy" the racoon has been spotted in Ballard, and he's amassed millions of views.

American Red Cross needs blood donations amid emergency shortage declaration

With more traumas and fewer blood donations, the American Red Cross says they have now declared an emergency shortage, asking community members to donate if they can.

Explosion erupts as firefighters investigate apartment complex

Dramatic video captured the moment an explosion erupted inside the electrical room of a Tacoma, Washington, apartment complex as firefighters investigated reports of smoke.

Remains found in WA in 2000 identified as missing Hawaii man

Human remains found in Olympic National Park more than 20 years ago have been identified as Joseph Louis Serrao Jr., who was reported missing in 1998.

At least 1 dead, 9 missing after chemical implosion at Longview, WA facility

One person is confirmed dead and nine others are unaccounted for after a major chemical implosion at pulp and paper mill in Longview, Washington.

How Mount St. Helens eruption transformed volcanic monitoring in WA

The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption remains the deadliest in U.S. history, fundamentally changing how scientists monitor volcanic activity.

Hawaii monk seal rock thrower arrested, to appear in Seattle court

The man accused of hurling a rock at an endangered seal in Hawaii was arrested and is set to appear in U.S. District Court in Seattle.

Three King County, WA residents monitored for rare Andes hantavirus

Three King County residents are being monitored after possible exposure to Andes hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship.

Students, security guard stabbed at Foss High School in Tacoma, WA

Four students are in critical condition after a stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington on Thursday afternoon.

Man tries to push victim into train at Seattle light rail station: docs

A 26-year-old man is charged with second-degree attempted murder for allegedly trying to push a man in front of a passing train at a Seattle light rail station.

Two states set new record high for gas prices

Fuel prices in two U.S. states have surged to an all-time high as the national average cost per gallon has risen in the weeks following the conflict in Iran.

WA man booked into jail for 98th time after high-speed chase

Deputies arrested a pair of organized retail theft suspects following a high-speed pursuit on I-5 in Olympia, Washington.

Married teacher allegedly admits to having sexual relationship with student

A Washington state teacher was arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student, according to law enforcement.