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August 1, 2023

Fast-moving wildfire prompts mandatory evacuations near Spokane, Washington

A wildfire near Spokane, Washington, has prompted mandatory evacuations in the area. At least 20 homes are threatened by the fire, which has burned over 200 acres.

July 31, 2023

Hotels have a secret weapon for tourists eager for inside info about sights to see

Even before you travel to a new U.S. city for the first time, check in with your hotel's hospitality team or concierge desk — insights and advice can be yours for the asking.

July 31, 2023

4 killed in Washington ATV accident after vehicle rolled over, burst into flames

An all-terrain vehicle crashed in Washington, killing four people. The ATV rolled over before bursting into flames on a dirt road in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

July 31, 2023

Washington girl, 8, attacked by cougar during family camping trip at Olympic National Park

The National Park Service said a cougar attack at Olympic National Park in Washington state left an eight-year-old girl, who was camping with her family, with injuries.

July 27, 2023

Video shows crowd jumping on hood of police vehicle hours before shooting at illegal street race

Seattle police released new dashcam footage showing officers encountering a disorderly crowd at an illegal street race hours before four people were shot.

July 27, 2023

26-year-old Washington man pleads not guilty to murder in connection with road-rage shooting

Mark Keith Smith, a 26-year-old from Burien, has pleaded not guilty to murder in connection with a fatal road-rage shooting. Smith's bail remains at $1 million.

July 26, 2023

Parts of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport closed due to flooding

A contractor opened a sprinkler system at Washington's Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, leading to flooding. The contractor didn't realize it was operational.

July 25, 2023

Seattle woman occupies tree scheduled to be cut down for affordable housing units

A Seattle woman is occupying a tree to prevent a developer from chopping it down and building affordable housing in the neighborhood, a report said.

July 25, 2023

Washington police find 2 teens fatally shot after being called to home to investigate suspicious circumstances

Yakima police found two teens fatally shot at a home in central Washington state. The teens were described as being of high school age.

July 25, 2023

Dozen of Washington state counties declare drought emergency due to early snowmelt, lack of spring rain

A dozen counties across Washington state declared a drought emergency. The drought was caused by early snowmelt and a lack of spring rain.