Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With warmer temperatures and plenty of sunshine these last few days, it’s easy to forget that it’s still winter here in the ...

WASHINGTON — We've only had eight days all year the Seattle area hit warmer temperatures in the 60s, and we never hit the 70s. When our first 80-degree day arrived at the end of April, it felt like we ...

As temperatures rise, many of us are drawn to the water, whether it’s a trip to the beach, a swim in a lake, or a paddle in a river. But while the sun may be shining, the water can still pose serious ...

SEATTLE — People around Puget Sound hear the warnings all the time, this time of year: Avoid swimming in the lakes and rivers if you can, as the water is still very cold despite warmer temperatures.

Officials say that river ice is much thinner and weaker than lake ice and if people fall in, cold water shock and strong ...

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Every year, an average of seven people drown in Lake Tahoe due to cold water shock. A new safety education campaign from Take Care Tahoe is encouraging those who spend time in ...

On an unusually warm spring day in March 2021, Centralia teen Zachary Rager jumped from the Chehalis River Bridge into the river below. It was something he and his friends had done many times before, ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- A new bill, called "Zack's Law" is being introduced in Olympia, which would introduce "cold water shock" warning signs. The law is being pushed by the family of Zack Rager, a ...

SEATTLE — People around Puget Sound hear the warnings all the time, this time of year: Avoid swimming in the lakes and rivers if you can, as the water is still very cold despite warmer temperatures.