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An interactive map shows how Washington's extensive coastal regions could be at risk as sea levels rise due to climate change.
Humidity will soon surge to extreme levels across 40 states. Find out where there will be excessive heat and humidity — and how humidity patterns are changing.
Here's a county-by-county breakdown of vote totals in the Washington state governor's race between Democrat Bob Ferguson and Republican Dave Reichert.
A Benton County leader says they’re prepared to challenge Washington state over its law limiting cooperation with federal agencies deporting undocumented people accused of committing crimes ...
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that intends to crack down on “sanctuary cities and states.” The executive order states his administration has 30 days to publish a list ...
WA has smokey skies from multiple active brush and forest fire incidents. Interactive map shows location & containment level of each blaze.
Where does the claim of Tri-Cities getting 300 sunny days a year come from? Local Jim Zimmerlin did his own tracking, here’s what he found.
Tri-Cities, WA, population tops 316,000 in latest estimate from Washington financial management office, showing faster growth than the state.
Efforts to pass renter protections at the state level stalled in 2024, but cities across Washington — from Olympia to Woodinville to Spokane — expanded local ordinances and policies aimed at ...
Washington power outage map According to a USA TODAY power outage tracker, there were about 396,000 power outages reported across the state of Washington as of 5:30 p.m. ET.
The homeless in Washington state scatter as cities ban them from public spaces By Whitney Bryen (InvestigateWest) May 5, 2024 12:09 p.m.
Explore election results for governor, U.S. Senate, attorney general, Washington's 10 congressional districts and more by county in KING 5's interactive map.