Bridget Chavez

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Flooded again: Inside Sumas as river spills back into town

In Sumas, Washington, floodwaters from the Nooksack River have transformed the town into a lake, echoing similar devastation from 2021. SUMAS, Wash. — On Friday, much of Sumas still looked more...

Stevens Pass is ready for ski season, but the mountain is not

A thin early-season snowpack has delayed opening day, leaving skiers hiking for preseason turns — and a new avalanche puppy settling into her first winter. SKYKOMISH, Wash. — By early December,...

Drive home turns dangerous for Bothell family when boulder hits SUV

The Singhs were returning from an overnight trip when a falling boulder smashed into their vehicle near Leavenworth. BOTHELL, Wash. — The Singh family had made the drive between Chelan and...

Seattle fills Climate Pledge Arena as the Torrent open first PWHL home game

Families lined up early, saying the debut of Seattle’s new pro women’s hockey team offered their daughters a moment of visibility they never had themselves. SEATTLE — The line formed early...

Thanksgiving travel takes off — and the dogs are coming too

As ferries top 300,000 riders and SEA Airport sees hundreds of thousands of passengers a day, travelers say the key is simple: relax, and you’ll get there. SEATAC, Wash. — Thanksgiving...

Snow, slush and the Thanksgiving rush collide on Snoqualmie Pass

Drivers navigating the state’s busiest travel week found a mix of wet roads, snow and shifting conditions that could turn slick fast. SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. — Winter has officially arrived in...

Leak in Olympic Pipeline threatens jet fuel supply at SEA Airport

Crews are working through the night after a leak forced the Olympic Pipeline offline, threatening jet fuel supplies and disrupting neighbors. SEATAC, Wash. — Crews are working through the night east...

Inside Seattle’s bridge towers: Meet the operators who keep the city moving

Seattle's drawbridges rely on human operators for precise and safe movements, as automation can't replace their crucial judgment. SEATTLE — When the bells ring, gates drop, and traffic grinds to a...

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