Stephenson County welcomed a generous wave of holiday cheer as Marines distributed gifts to families in need, including bicycles and toy bags. The effort, sparked by a Santa Flight and carried forward by volunteers, signals more plans to spread joy to neighboring counties this season.

Washington’s holiday travel outlook is turning unsettled as a Pacific weather pattern approaches. Expect heavy rain at lower elevations and wintry mixes in the mountains, with possible delays on highways, ferries, and flights as conditions shift.

Another round of strong winds and rising flood risk is shaping up for Snohomish County. Forecasters warn of damaging gusts that could reach 50 mph, threatening more power outages as the Skykomish River nears flood stage. Travel is likely to be hazardous while crews work to restore outages and keep residents safe.

Extreme fire risk and powerful winds are driving a major planned power shutoff across parts of Boulder County. With thousands potentially affected, officials urge residents to prepare for outages as crews brace for changing conditions.

Heath Ledger’s legacy is inseparable from a day that sparked questions about fame, loss, and the medicines meant to heal. This piece untangles the events, the questions that followed, and the enduring conversation about mental health and dependency.

Rising river levels and adjusted dam releases are shaping a tense flood outlook as a new storm nears. With levees under close watch and patches holding, officials balance safety, water space, and the risk of more breaches in the days ahead.

Western Washington braces for a week of rising rivers, breached levees, and widespread road closures as storms roll through. Strong winds, winter forecasts, and ongoing relief efforts keep communities on alert and ready for rapid changes.

Marines hit the streets of Washington, D.C., for the annual Toys for Tots collection, teaming with locals to gather gifts and spark holiday joy. Heartfelt stories behind the drive reveal why giving matters this season.

Weekend chaos in Compton puts Chrisean Rock at the center of a fiery clash with The Keeper of Keys. The moment unfolds on camera and sparks a rapid-fire back-and-forth with Blueface, hinting that the drama is far from done.

Stormy weather is upending travel across Washington, with mudslides and flooding closing and reopening key routes. Crews are racing to restore lanes as train service faces suspensions, and the road picture keeps changing by the hour. Stay prepared for delays and detours as conditions evolve.

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Beloved Australian actress Rachael Carpani, known for McLeod’s Daughters and Home and Away, has died at 45. Tributes from friends and fans spotlight a luminous career and her brave advocacy for women’s health, guiding readers through a life that touched on screen magic and heartfelt resilience. A private family farewell is planned as the world…

Relentless rainfall is flooding western Washington, triggering evacuations and new flood warnings as levees fail and rivers surge toward major corridors near Seattle. One person died after driving into floodwaters, and officials warn another powerful storm could push conditions from bad to worse.