British writer Joanna Trollope, known for her bestselling novels about romantic escapades in rural England, has died at 82.

The U.S. Coast Guard deployed rescue helicopters from air stations Port Angeles and Astoria, Oregon, to rescue four people in Sumas, Whatcom County.

Mount Vernons emergency floodwall held fast Thursday night and into Friday morning as the rushing and debris-filled Skagit River swelled to record levels, forcing the evacuation of thousands throughout the citys low-lying areas. Around 1 a.m., the Skagit rose to a record 37.7 feet in Mount Vernon, just over the previous high-water mark of 37.4 […]

Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has been charged with three crimes, including home invasion and stalking.

Deputies found a man and woman at a home on Herron Island, apparently stabbed to death. They had been dead for at least a week.

More than half of Washington high school seniors submitted applications for federal and state financial aid for postsecondary education this year.

Residents along the lower Yakima River between Benton City and Richland watched the rising water with trepidation.

The Atlantic hurricane season may be over.

A 49-mile stretch of Highway 2 from Skykomish to Leavenworth, including Stevens Pass, was closed because of rocks, trees and mud in the roadway.

Here is the list of schools closed in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Lewis counties as the region continues to deal with flooding.

Check this page for the latest information on evacuations, recovery efforts, closures, damages, forecasts, river levels and more.

All of the 100-year flood plain in Skagit County was on a "GO NOW" evacuation order as of Friday morning, according to county officials.

There's no silver bullet for finding out whether a wild mushroom is poisonous unless you know what species it is. Here's some tips on foraging for mushrooms.

Properly cleaning a property after a flood is essential to prevent further damage or spread of illness.

Understanding how grief affects you, having conversations about plans with those close to you, and finding ways to remember your loved ones can help restore a sense of balance.

Heres a guide to the many ways this midlife transition can affect your body, top to bottom and what you can do about it.

The 76-year-old gets 15 to 20 Medicare scam calls daily. He has tried everything to stop them: blocked calls, written to legislators, even called the White House.

The cost of a reusable plastic bag will increase by 4 cents in the new year. A recent study questions the effectiveness of the law aimed at reducing waste.

King Charles III will speak about his cancer diagnosis and recovery during a TV broadcast on Friday as the monarch continues to use his personal story to encourage others to get the early screening that can boost their chances of survival.

A childhood polio survivor in Afghanistan has set up a small sock factory that employs other disabled people.

The vaccines were found to decrease the risk of needing medical care in the first six months after vaccination by 76% in children under 4, and by 56% in children 5 to 17.

Japan has issued a tsunami advisory after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the countrys northeast.

The National Weather Service warned of catastrophic, life-threatening flooding continuing Friday.

Tens of thousands of residents have been ordered to evacuate as catastrophic floodwaters threaten riverside and low-lying communities in Western Washington.