CNN

Second levee fails in Washington, forcing more evacuations, as atmospheric river renews flood threat

A second levee failed just outside of Seattle as rivers once again surge from more atmospheric river-fueled rain, setting off deadly flooding in parts of western Washington. Precautionary evacuations were ordered for around 1,300 people in Pacific ...
U.S. News & World Report

Best Places to Visit in Washington State

With rugged national parks, wild coastline, vibrant cities and friendly small towns, Washington has just about everything a traveler could ask for. To help you narrow down your options, U.S. News considered factors like can't-miss activities, cultural ...
The New York Times

The Surprising Place Analysts Look to for Election Forecasting

Washington State’s primaries have a record of predicting the national mood, making it a bellwether of sorts. By Ethan Singer Follow live updates on the 2024 election here. Political polls, betting markets and statistical forecasts have become ubiquitous ...
CNN

December 12, 2025 - Washington flooding updates

• Widespread evacuations: Parts of Burlington, Washington, faced hurried evacuations Friday as swollen waterways spilled into homes. They joined the 100,000 others in the state that faced potential evacuations. • Water rescues: Rivers across western ...
Travel + Leisure

12 Best Washington State Parks for Camping

Camping is one of the best ways to experience the great outdoors, especially in states like Washington, where being out in nature is a way of life. You can spend your days hiking, boating, or simply relaxing, followed by peaceful nights with campfires, s ...
The Conversation

George Washington’s worries are coming true

The United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the country’s founding document, in 2026. Twenty years later, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of President George Washington’s Farewell Address ...
Golf Digest

The best golf courses in Washington

One of the great aspects of American golf is the diversity of topography that our golf courses play on, as shown by the variety of layouts ranked on our Best in State lists, which we’ve been publishing since 1977. The Pacific Northwest is one of those ...
NFL

Washington will go by 'Washington Football Team' until further notice

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report the latest on the Washington Football Team's temporary name and uniforms. The Washington NFL franchise will go by a new name until further notice: the Washington Football Team. Washington's name ...
Forbes

Current Washington Mortgage And Refinance Rates

Amber Barkley is a writer and editor with over 10 years of experience in topics ranging from personal finance to marketing analytics to fiction. She found her niche in personal finance in 2022, when she joined GOBankingRates as an editor, providing p..

Google to cut 52 employees in Washington state

Google is laying off 52 employees in Washington state, according to a state filing released Wednesday.