The Seattle Times
Stranded French tourist dies in Death Valley during 116-degree heat
A 68-year-old French tourist tragically died from extreme heat after his vehicle became stuck in mud in California's Death Valley National Park during a 116-degree heatwave.
Read the original at The Seattle TimesMore audio from The Seattle Times
-
2m
Pursuit of suspected DUI driver ends in fatal crash in Federal Way
A fatal crash on Interstate 5 occurred early Sunday after a suspected DUI driver led police on a high-speed chase, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.
-
6mOver 50 new wildfires reported in PNW after weekend lightning, wind
Lightning and gusty winds sparked over 50 new wildfires across the Pacific Northwest this weekend, compounding a historic fire season amid ongoing drought conditions in Washington and Oregon.
-
7mOfficials warn wildland firefighters about the risks of using a supplement for smoke exposure
Health officials warn wildland firefighters against using unproven glutathione supplements due to serious safety risks, including potential bacterial contamination and lack of clinical evidence for efficacy.
-
11m
Analysis: U.S.-Canada breakdown shows limits of Trump trade strategy
The collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks, marked by new tariffs and political friction, signals potential limits to President Trump's aggressive, unilateral approach to international trade negotiations.
-
5mIndonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires
Indonesian police have arrested 72 suspects linked to illegal forest and peatland fires as the government vows to hold companies accountable for the resulting cross-border hazardous haze.