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Two additional, six total Kroger-owned stores to close in western Washington

Kroger will close two additional Fred Meyer locations in Lake City and Redmond in October. SEATTLE — Kroger, the Ohio-based grocery corporation and owner of Fred Meyer and QFC, will be...

Sparks from rim of flat tire believed to cause several fires along I-90

Interstate 90 was closed in both directions for over two hours between Easton and Ellensburg due to fire activity and low visibility. KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash. — A trailer traveling westbound along...

Two injured after helicopter crash at Skagit Regional Airport

The crash happened just before 10:08 a.m. Two passengers were on board. SKAGIT COUNTY, Wash. — Two people were injured after a helicopter crashed at Skagit Regional Airport Monday morning.  ...

Rabbits dubbed as ‘Frankenstein bunnies’ on social media spotted in western Washington

SEATTLE — The "Frankenstein bunnies" have been making waves across social media in the U.S. Recently, one rabbit potentially carrying the virus was spotted in a Seattle neighborhood.  The...

Washington’s unemployment rate holds steady at 4.5%, report shows

The state reported 10,800 jobs added in July by businesses and 11,700 in the public sector. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington's unemployment rate is holding steady at 4.5%, a report released Wednesday...

Evacuation orders lifted for fire in Thurston County

Bald Hills Road is closed from Sorenson Road near the Clearwood development, south of Yelm. THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — Evacuation orders have been lifted for residents in Thurston County after a...

Evacuation levels downgraded as crews battle large brush fire in Thurston County

Rainier Road between 138th and Military Road is under a level 3 evacuation notice. People are advised to avoid the area. THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — Fire crews remain at the scene...

Farmer’s Almanac predicts higher-than-normal precipitation for Pacific Northwest in fall and winter

The Almanac says the area could see a wetter- and warmer-than-normal fall, as well as increased snowfall this winter in areas around the mountains. WASHINGTON, USA — With only a couple...

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