Northwest <p>Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Sound Publishing photo)</p>

Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding

As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond to ongoing...

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 12, 2025 12:33 pm
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Update: I-90 reopens after debris closes portion in North Bend

News Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a state of emergency Dec. 10 over the flooding. Courtesy photo

Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding

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