One of the best things about living and hiking in Washington is the incredible eco-diversity. Everywhere you turn, there’s a new natural wonder to discover, a new lake to take your breath away, or a ...

Studying tree rings helped scientists pinpoint when Mount Rainier last sent a lahar down its steep slopes, which could help ...

Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos may have seen the tax increases coming in Washington state when he moved to Miami two years ago. And he got out just in time as Democrats who run the Evergreen State—once ...

It’s going to be lit. The Washington Monument will double as a giant birthday candle on New Year’s Eve to kick off the yearlong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Freedom 250, a nonprofit ...

Next month, Christie’s is christening America’s 250th birthday with its largest Americana Week ever. The nine-sale, 700-lot extravaganza will feature treasures like a signed copy of the Emancipation ...

The image is so familiar that it often goes unnoticed: the powdered hair, the ruffled shirt, the stoic smile. George Washington’s rendering on the $1 bill may be the most widely distributed portrait ...

State audit finds Washington lacks unified 'Digital Equity' strategy to support residents A Washington State Auditor’s Office performance audit concluded the state lacks a comprehensive strategy to ...

BURLINGTON, Wash. (AP) — Record floodwaters began slowly receding in Washington state on Friday after triggering evacuations, inundating communities and prompting dramatic rescues from rooftops and ...

Western Washington is facing a “historic” flooding crisis that has forced tens of thousands to flee their homes and could displace thousands more Friday as rivers reach record levels. There have been ...

Only keen-eyed visitors will notice some of the subtle changes to George Washington’s Mount Vernon home, like a new finishing on the mantle in the former president’s study or the reworked underground ...

Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The project is funded in part by The Bullitt Foundation, CO2 Foundation, Jim ...

Days of heavy rain due to an atmospheric river that hit Washington state is culminating in the threat of record-breaking deadly flooding in some areas. "This situation is extremely serious," said ...