Thousands Of Lightning Strikes Reported Across Washington

Roughly 3,000 lightning strikes crackled across Washington over the past week, sparking a handful of small fires.

Fundraiser Set Up For Woman Killed In I-5 Crash

April J. Toor, 29, died early Sunday morning when her car rolled over along I-5 in South King County.

What’s the Average Credit Score in Washington?

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2 Germans Visiting Wash. Run Over, Killed At Beach

Police in Washougal have arrested a man in his 70s for vehicular homicide after the Tuesday incident.

King County Woman Dies In Weekend I-5 Crash

The woman's car rolled over and came to rest in the middle of I-5 partially blocking the freeway for four hours.

WA's Median Age Increased Since 2010, But Not Much: U.S. Census

The median age in the U.S. increased since the 2010 Census, new estimates from the government show. But Washington's median remained at 37.

WA Ranks 3rd In U.S. For UFO Sightings

After reports that Navy pilots were encountering UFOs at hypersonic speeds, Patch took a peek at the most recent sightings in Washington.

Weekend Traffic: I-5 Delays, Fremont Solstice, SR 99 Closures

Here's what you need to know to avoid traffic around Puget Sound the weekend of June 21 to 23.

Hear Pacific Coast Right Whales 'Sing' For The First Time Ever

Scientists have recorded right whales singing in the Pacific, the first sign of that behavior in the species.

How Income Taxes Shrink a $100,000 Salary in All 50 States

See how a six-figure salary is reduced to teeny-tiny take-home pay where you live.

Raspberries Sold In Wash. Recalled Over Norovirus

The frozen red raspberries were sold at WinCo stores in Washington, according to the FDA.

For Father's Day, WA Councilman Offers 'I Didn't Reproduce Day'

A Bainbridge Island city councilman proposes the third Sunday in June be for people with no kids. It's about the environment, he says.

How The VW Diesel Scandal May Benefit Washington Commuters

Washington got $112.7 million in connection to the VW diesel car scandal. That money will make its way onto local streets.

Dozens Of Local Agencies Deemed 'Unauditable' By WA Auditor

See which government agencies in Pierce, King, and Snohomish counties have failed to open up their books to the state Auditor.

Salmon Fishing Season Opens Soon Along Wash. Coast

Salmon fishing season along Washington's Pacific Coast begins on June 22, 2019.

Here's When You Can Buy, Use Fireworks In Puget Sound Cities

Fireworks can be sold starting on June 28, 2019, in Washington, but many local cities have outright bans. See all the laws here.

Andy Grammer’s 2019 Tour Making 2 Stops In Washington

Andy Grammer just announced new tour dates beginning in September. Here’s when he’s coming to Washington.

Arrests Made In Weekend Yakama Nation Murders That Left Five Dead

A final suspect was apprehended Monday in connection with a crime spree on the Central Washington Nation that left five people dead.

WSP Assess State's Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women Problem

The Washington State Patrol report released this week says there are at least 56 missing indigenous women in the state.

When Wash. Students File For Financial Aid: FAFSA Deadlines

The 2019 deadline to complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid is approaching. Here’s what that actually means.

New Contemporary Native Art Exhibit At Wash. Historical Society

The 14th annual exhibit of contemporary indigenous art comes to the Washington Historical Society in Tacoma in June.

Father's Day 2019 Dining Deals In Washington

Need ideas where to wine and dine dear ol' Dad on his big day, Sunday, June 16?

Best Employers In Washington: New Forbes List

36 Washington companies made the list. There are familiar names, but the Issaquah School district and King County also made the list.

King County Man Facing Murder Charge After Calif. DUI Crash

Prosecutors say Javier Caldera, 25, killed a woman on Tuesday in a crash near Temecula, Calif.

3,000+ Acre Wildfire Raging Near Vantage

The Highway 243 fire broke out Monday night, and has forced several evacuation notices. I-90 is not in the way of the fire, however.

Boy, 4, Attacked By Cougar In Eastern Washington City Park

The cougar was seen at Enchantment Park in Leavenworth on Saturday afternoon, prompting authorities to close the facility.

Black Bear, Maybe Seeking Mate, Swims Between San Juan Islands

Bears don't live on the San Juan Islands. But residents there have been watching one island hop for weeks.

The Latest On Western Washington's Serious Drought

Western Washington is in the midst of a "moderate" drought, and long-range forecasts indicate a very dry summer.

Beer Bucks: How Much Moola Suds Bring To Washington

A new report shows how the beer industry affects every local economy in America. See what the researchers found for Washington.

Washington Spends Less Per Student Than Nat'l Average: Report

Washington ranked just below California in spending per student, and both states fell below the national average. New York spends the most.

Meet The Mollusk-Sniffing Dog Protecting Washington's Waterways

Puddles, 2, is a Jack Russel terrier mix who can sniff out invasive mussel larvae.

Celebration Planned For One Of Washington's Most Special Lakes

Join experts to learn about the geology and plant life at the state’s only freshwater aquatic reserve

Visitors To Washington Nat'l Parks Invested $507M In 2018

More than 8 million visitors to the state's 15 national parks helped boost the state economy by a whopping $507.8 million.

Big Beef Recall Hits Washington Before Memorial Day

About 62,000 ponds of meat has been recalled for possible E. coli contamination, according to the USDA.

Small Earthquake Hits Washington's Pacific Coast

The quake was one of three above a magnitude 2.5 that have hit the Pacific Coast over the past two days.

WA Man Faces 5 Years In Prison For Aiming Laser At Helicopter

A Washington man this week was charged for aiming a laser pointer at a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter in 2016.

Washington Hospitals' Safety Grades: 13 Hospitals Get An ‘A’

The nonprofit group Leapfrog released its bi-annual round of hospital safety grades. See what your local hospital scored.

Top Baby Names 2018: These Names Are Most Popular In Washington

The Social Security Administration has released its annual list of the top baby names in the country.

Man Who Sexually Assaulted Girl, 15, Wanted In King County

The girl was assaulted while walking home from Kentlake High School in early May, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.

Crack Found In I-5 Bridge, WSDOT Makes Emergency Repair

The crack was found in a "stringer" beam in a circa-1937 bridge that caries 121,000 cars a day in Puget Sound.