Stehekin water system destroyed in Chelan County storms as crews race to deliver supplies
The National Park Service’s water treatment facility in Stehekin was destroyed, limiting access to clean drinking water.
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Kent cancels Christmas Rush for first time in 43 years as rising river floods race route
City staff said the decision came after rising river levels pushed water onto sections of the planned course.
Logs detach from trailer and crash onto USFS truck on Highway 101, report says
Several logs entered the USFS truck through the windshield, and the driver’s door was crushed.
President Trump signs Washington storm emergency after governor’s request
Ferguson said he received a phone call from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirming the president had signed the request.
Enumclaw mudslide tears open home, sweeps man’s bed into yard, police say
Officials said debris pushed through the home so quickly that two elderly residents inside were also pinned by the mud.
From 1892 to today: Century-long flood events mark Mount Vernon history
Historical newspaper accounts archived by Skagit County trace flooding in the region back to the late 19th century, long before modern flood control measures were in place.
Lake Sylvia State Park closes as heavy rain stresses 100-year-old dam
The dam, which is more than 100 years old, has drawn concern due to elevated water levels and continued rainfall.
Wyckoff family acquires Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, ending 50 years of out-of-state ownership
The purchase marks the first time in more than 50 years that Ste. Michelle will be owned by a privately held, Washington-based company.
Fire at Silverdale business leads to arrest after man found inside, sheriff’s office says
Firefighters located a 62-year-old Bremerton man inside the business after they put on a fire within the structure
Car ends up partially submerged in Snohomish River; driver treated for minor injuries
Firefighters said the car was not completely underwater, which helped responders reach the driver more quickly.
