Storms, Flooding Take a Human and Material Toll in Washington State

An atmospheric river brought precipitation and inundations to the Pacific Northwest earlier this week, and more could be on the way.

- Joseph De Avila

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The hit to Washington state prompted tens of thousands of residents to evacuate and Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency.