Aaron Farinacci, a 37-year-old convicted felon, is accused of "knowingly and maliciously" causing the Old Trails Fire, the most destructive of the three blazes burning around Spokane, Washington.

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown says nearly half of the city's neighborhoods have either been evacuated or are at risk as the fires remain uncontained.

The battery system will add capacity to the electric grid, support renewable energy and help keep prices down. But other such Washington plants have stirred controversy.

There are at least three fires in and around the city. Large parts of Spokane are under Level 3 evacuation orders, which read: "Leave NOW! This may be your only notice."

Pierce County is working to turn the old Purdy landfill into a green energy producer that will eventually benefit the Key Peninsula community.

Another suit has been filed against Snohomish County alleging sexual abuse of minors incarcerated at the Denney Youth Center or Denney Juvenile Justice Center.

Snowpack has melted early, creating treacherous conditions for rafters and mountain climbers.

Drastically fewer sockeye are returning to the Upper Columbia than expected. That's why Washington isn't allowing sockeye fishing this season there.

A University of Washington study based on decades of orca reports shows transient killer whales are sharing habitat with endangered southern residents more than they used to.

With more than 750,000 fans visiting the city during the tournament, Seattle has stretched to test and showcase its infrastructure solutions.