4 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
Bird flu detected at a commercial poultry facility in Pierce County, Washington, affecting 47,000 chickens and prompting farmers across Western Washington to brace for impacts.
The Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade and Bite of Seattle have transformed the Seattle waterfront into a major summer event hub.
Powerball jackpots draw national attention as a Western Washington ticket wins big and the grand prize climbs higher.
Severe thunderstorms swept through western Washington, triggering flight delays at Sea-Tac Airport and widespread power outages.