WASHINGTON WEATHER AND DISASTER
Emergency managers warn Western Washington residents of heightened landslide danger as repeated rounds of heavy rain soak the region.
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November 11, 2026
State Ends 2026 Wildfire Season, Seeks More FundingPublic Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove declared the season over and asked the Legislature to fund wildfire prevention again next year.
November 3, 2026
State Adds $40M Deception Pass Bridge Seismic ProjectThe Washington State Department of Transportation has added a $40 million project to make the Deception Pass Bridge more resistant to earthquakes.
October 7, 2026
Washington Will Hold ShakeOut Drill on October 15Statewide earthquake and tsunami alert testing will take place on October 15, 2026, for over 1 million participants.
October 7, 2026
Washington Updated Tsunami Guidance for San Juan IslandsThe state geological survey warns that local fault lines may trigger tsunamis much faster than previous models anticipated.
September 28, 2026
Kittitas County Will End Burn Ban on September 30The local and statewide burn bans will expire on September 30, 2026, allowing residents to resume open and recreational fires.
