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Washington, flood and Evacuations

Over 400,000 without power in Pacific Northwest amid damaging winds, rain

An evacuation order and flash flood warning are currently in effect for Pacific, Washington, on Tuesday due to a levee breach on the White River. This comes after a separate levee breach in Tukwila, a suburb of Seattle located in King County, prompted a flash flood warning and evacuation orders on Monday.

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Deadly floods and levee breaches threaten Washington communities

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Evacuations ordered in Washington as officials warn of life-threatening flood

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Damage from record flooding in Washington state is profound, with more on the way, governor says

A man who drove past warning signs was found dead early Tuesday in a car submerged in floodwaters near Seattle, officials said, in the first reported death following a week of heavy rain and flooding ...

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Second levee failure in Washington as latest atmospheric river slams state just days after historic flooding

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Levee Failures Trigger Evacuations In King County; 1 Dead In Washington Floods

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Pacific Northwest Braces For More Atmospheric Rivers And Flooding

Beyond dam breaches near Seattle, the barrage of atmospheric rivers in recent days has increased the threat of flooding and landslides in the region. Residents should pay attention to the National Weather Service and local authorities throughout the week for guidance and information.

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Pacific Northwest Gets Brief Break Before Storms Return Thursday

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Pacific Northwest braces for more dangerous flooding, as another atmospheric river targets region

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Wind gusts over 130 mph, knocks out power in Pacific Northwest

Power outages affected more than half a million customers in the Pacific Northwest Wednesday morning, as winds well over 100 mph downed trees across the area.

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Trump’s Energy Secretary Orders a Washington State Coal Plant to Remain Open

SEATTLE—The last coal-fired power plant in Washington state was set to go cold at the end of the year. It would then switch to natural gas, cutting carbon emissions in half. The shutdown had been in the works for 15 years and was mandated by state law.

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Washington's serene island town has Pacific Northwest charm and an idyllic resort

What was once a company town has been transformed into an idyllic resort community, featuring water views, hiking trails, and plenty of historic charm.

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Power outages soar across Northwest, as latest storm blasts flood-weary Washington with hurricane-force winds

Powerful wind gusts knocked out power to more than 500,000 customers across Washington and Oregon early Wednesday, as the latest atmospheric river intensified over the flood-devastated Pacific Northwest.