Man severely injured at Birch Bay Waterslides gets $4 million in settlement
On Aug. 25, 2023, North Whatcom Fire Rescue responded to a 42-year-old man who was severely injured after an accident on a waterslide.
Meteorologists deploy to Northwest wildfires, help keep firefighters safe
Meteorologists offer key insights into how best to attack fires and plan firefighter response.
Airbnb to provide free housing in 5 counties for wildfire relief
The company’s nonprofit arm has partnered with Washington 211.
Zillow to lay off over 500 employees
Zillow will lay off over 500 employees as it restructures to ensure cost efficiency and future growth, according to CEO Jeremy Wacksman.
Bat found inside Whidbey Island home tests positive for rabies
A bat found inside a home tested positive as late summer brings a seasonal increase in bat activity.
Here are the fires you need to know about in Washington state
Read this list for the locations, acreage burned, structures threatened, cost of combat and crews deployed to major fires around the state.
King County Metro expands bus service with 9 new routes beginning Aug. 29
Later this month, King County Metro will launch a large expansion, with new routes and thousands of additional weekly trips to enhance connection
‘Let it burn:’ Woman charged after former boyfriend’s car fire damages Tacoma home
Four people evacuated after a witness warned that a car was burning beside their home.
Pierce Transit offers free rides to cooling centers during stretch of 90-degree heat
South Sound temperatures could reach the mid-90s as smoke, dry conditions and warm nights add to the risks.
Relatives face 15 charges in alleged $1M theft from vulnerable Bellevue woman
Prosecutors say the woman’s home was transferred to a relative for $0 before it sold for $917,400.
