"The flooding levels we're looking at are potentially historic in nature," Gov. Bob Ferguson said Thursday afternoon, urging people to listen to official advice and follow evacuation orders.

Heavy rain​ has triggered flooding, rescues and road closures in Washington state, with Gov. Bob Ferguson declaring a statewide emergency​.

The first of a series of powerful storms is slamming the Pacific Northwest, dumping heavy rain and swelling rivers. KOMO-TV reports that fire crews rescued two people trapped by floodwaters at

The Pacific Northwest is expected to see up to seven inches of rain this week, as the eastern United States braces for arctic cold.

An executive order aims to tackle state regulation on artificial intelligence. An Obamacare exodus occurs before premium hikes. And, major flooding in the Pacific Northwest. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that seeks to limit states' ability to regulate artificial intelligence and upend existing laws in some of them.

Spruce Hill Winery, a family-owned operation that specializes in producing small-batch wines sourced from the Pacific Northwest, will open a tasting room in Gig Harbor in mid-January.

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The unusually long atmospheric river is forecast to bring heavy rain and high winds to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia starting Monday.