Julia Dallas is a content editor for MyNorthwest. She's a Washington native and grew up in Adna. After earning her journalism degree from the University of Washington, she started working as a promotions assistant for Bonneville. She then earned her master's degree from Syracuse University.
After an intense atmospheric river swept through Washington, floodwaters have receded — but the damage is extensive. So far, 396 people have reported significant damage to their homes and 62 to their businesses, Sheri Badger, Public Information Officer for King County Office of Emergency Management, confirmed to.
Badger noted even more residents are expected to come forward in the months ahead as resources become available.King County is currently helping the state gather regional information to submit a disaster declaration to the federal government, Badger stated. If successful, the declaration could unlock more funding for residents. Meanwhile, another disaster declaration will focus on damage faced by public entities, such as public infrastructure.offers a range of disaster assistance resources. Residents can find health and safety tips for entering flooded properties, information on replacement food benefits, and surveys to report damage. The site also provides guidance on insurance claims, repair permits, and debris disposal. “Our region has experienced a significant natural disaster that has upended many people’s lives and greatly strained our infrastructure, such as roads and levees,” King County Executive Girmay Zahilay stated in a December 31. “We know that the damage caused by this flooding can feel overwhelming and stressful, which is why we want to make sure our residents have the resources and support they need as we begin to recover.”State transportation officials announced that the estimated damage is between $40 million and $50 million. Steve Roark, Washington State Department of Transportation Regional Administrator for the Olympic Region, spoke to the House Transportation Committee. “I want to emphasize it is an estimate. It does include our best estimate of our state force work and the work we are contracting out,” he said.“I would say that it’s too soon to know what the federal funding is going to look like, how much of our federal appropriation will be eligible to be spent,” Roark said.Tesla faces lawsuit over Autopilot after fatal motorcycle crash in WA Tesla is facing a new lawsuit over its self-driving technology after Jeffrey Nissen was killed in a crash with a Tesla vehicle that was using Autopilot.Trump said he will halt all federal payments to sanctuary locations starting Feb. 1, a threat that could impact billions of dollars flowing to Washington and Seattle.Tides Tavern, an iconic Gig Harbor eatery, is changing hands after the owner sold the establishment to Anthony’s Restaurants.The Seattle City Council was interrupted Tuesday when two groups flooded the council chambers to have their respective voices heard.McNeal pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter and second-degree assault. But Liliya’s close friend, Madison Darner, said the outcome fell short of justice.Chrystal Ortega's tireless dedication recently earned her the WSECU Community Champions Award and a $1,000 grant to further the mission.When Shawn Tibbitts opened Tibbitts FernHill, he was just trying to survive. The small Tacoma restaurant has since earned culinary awards and praise.Wilcox Family Farms is continuing its cherished holiday tradition of giving back by donating nearly one million eggs to food banks across the South Sound region this season.Matthew Ballantyne has transformed that early awareness into action, embodying the organization's mission:"No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town."Discover Kitsap County’s creative soul: Where Nordic charm meets gothic gardens and ancient traditions thrive Kitsap County is full of wonderfully weird, authentically artsy, and unexpectedly magical corners that make visitors become locals and locals never want to leave.
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