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caption: Brent Swenson walks through floodwaters at his partner Shelley Pasco’s farm on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Whistling Train Farm in Kent.

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As floodwaters recede, King County farmers face daunting cleanup

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caption: The Vashon Island water taxi about to set sail on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.

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After rivers flood, King County Water Taxis use infrared goggles to dodge logs

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Will fans give 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' the same pass they gave the first two films?

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Has Seattle's gig worker wage law delivered increased pay?
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Racial disparities persist with WA state patrol traffic stops
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Can Americans learn to love tiny, cheap kei cars?
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Rick Steves steps in to save Seattle-area hygiene center serving homeless residents
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As Washington state's flood recovery unfolds, what resources can people expect?
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How much water flooded parts of Western Washington? At least 3 Lake Washingtons' worth
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Wet rat winter? How to handle toilet rats after Washington's heavy rain
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Washington floods create new worries for frail seniors and their caregivers

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caption: A section of U.S. 12 in Naches was washed out by the Naches River, shown here on Dec. 11, 2025.

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Western Washington flood resources: Where to find shelter and supplies

This is a developing list of available flood resources as historic flooding continues to impact Western Washington.

Teo Popescu

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Governor Bob Ferguson is mobilizing the National Guard to monitor levees, a University of Washington professor wins a case against the university over land acknowledgements, and Seattle's longest serving police chief has died. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Zaki Hamid.

December 22, 2025

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caption: Gas Works Park was packed with visitors on March 3, 2021, an especially sunny day.

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