TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Thursday watch

6:01 AM: Good morning! It’s Thursday, October 2, 2025. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET The forecast for today is partly sunny, chance of showers, high in the mid-to-upper 60s. Sunrise will be at 7:10 am; sunset, at 6:45 pm. ROAD WORK -The South Park...

Will Washington’s Groundbreaking Climate Law Inspire Other States?

The downtown Bellingham, Washington, transit station is an integral part of life for riders who rely on buses to get around. It also needs upgrades to continue providing low-carbon transportation for the town’s increasing population. Within a few...

Washington state Discover Pass price to increase 50% Oct. 1. Here’s what else is rising

Simone Carter / The Olympian (TNS) Washington state Discover Pass prices are increasing on Wednesday, climbing from $30 to $45 per year. The pass is a fee charged to park vehicles at state-run parks, lands and recreation sites. State lawmakers...

Washington State raises Discover Pass fee for first time in over a decade

By James Robinson By James Robinson Those keen to purchase a state parks Discover Pass should plan to pay more beginning Oct. 1, when the cost jumps from $30 to $45, according to state officials. State parks officials, who accounced the hike...

Christmas chaos comes to Olympia

Winter Funland, Europe’s largest indoor Christmas event, comes to London’s Olympia with ice rinks, circus acts, rides, and festive treats, promising fun for the entire family The festive season in London is set to sparkle with the arrival of...

Seattle weather: Few showers Thursday, sunbreaks and chance of thunderstorms

FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Claire Anderson has your latest western Washington weather forecast. SEATTLE - A little mix of everything on Wednesday as we started the new month; sun, showers and thunderstorms. A little mix of everything today as we...

Seattle Kraken takes on Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton goalie Calvin Pickard makes a fatal mistake coming out goal when Seattle's Ryan Winterton is behind the net, allowing Winterton to easily score in the first period. The Edmonton Oilers played the Seattle Kraken in NHL Exhibition Hockey...

Seattle weather: Drying out in western WA

Lawmakers revisit Washington state’s plastic bag restrictions

By Emily Fitzgerald / The Washington State Standard Washington shoppers will pay 4 cents more per plastic grocery bag starting in January. But the bags themselves won’t get any thicker for at least another two years as lawmakers fine-tune the...

Seattle Mariners postseason: Registration open for ALCS, World Series ticket lottery

SEATTLE - Seattle Mariners fans have a limited time to register for a chance to buy tickets for the American League Championship Series (ALCS) and World Series games at T-Mobile Park. What To Know: Before the Mariners play in the American League...

Washington State University to receive state grant for bee program

OLYMPIA, Wash. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded Washington state over $4 million to boost specialty crops in 2025. This funding, through the Specialty Crop Block Grant program, aims to support plants used for food, medicinal...

3-year-old finds live WWII grenade in front yard of home in Washington state

By Emily Mae Czachor Emily Mae Czachor News Editor Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and issues involving social justice. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like...

Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans out 6-8 weeks with upper-body injury

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 10: Ryker Evans #41 of the Seattle Kraken skates against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on April 10, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Zak Krill / NHLI / Getty Images) SEATTLE - Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans...

Seattle research links wildfire smoke to declines in sperm health

A University of Washington study has found that wildfire smoke exposure may reduce sperm quality in men undergoing fertility treatment. Researchers at UW Medicine examined semen samples from 84 men who provided sperm for intrauterine insemination...

Ryan Winterton helps Seattle Kraken close preseason on high note

Kraken 4, Oilers 2 at Climate Pledge Arena Notable: Ryan Winterton made his last 10 minutes of preseason action count. The 22-year-old, bottom-six forward, who can usually be found in the minors but is always ready for a call-up, scored twice...

Man sentenced for federal gun, drug charges after acquittal in Seattle mass shooting

SEATTLE — The man who was acquitted of murder for his role in a mass shooting in Seattle is now headed to federal prison after being convicted of gun and drug charges. At a hearing in U.S. District Court on Wednesday morning, a judge sentenced...

Seattle Kraken lose defenseman Ryker Evans for up to two months with upper-body injury setback in 2025-26 NHL season

The Seattle Kraken will begin the 2025-26 NHL season without a key blueliner, as defenseman Ryker Evans has been ruled out for six to eight weeks with an upper-body injury. Evans was expected to step into a bigger role on the left side behind...

Neighbors say Seattle stabbing victim threw keys into bushes to stop carjacking

Seattle police are searching for two suspects who tried to carjack people in Capitol Hill and hurt one person. SEATTLE - Seattle Police are searching for two suspects who tried to carjack two different people in Capitol Hill Tuesday night. The...

Seattle weather: Showers, breezy winds for Wednesday

Olympia renovating Armory building to house local nonprofits

On a Thursday in late September, a crowd gathered in front of the Olympia Armory for the building's closing ceremony. "Three, two, one!" the crowd chanted. City Manager Jay Burney pulled away a tarp hanging above the entrance, revealing a sign...