Northwest
Stolen bonsai trees ‘mysteriously returned’ in Federal Way
One of the trees was grown from seed by a Japanese American while he was interned during World…
Northwest
Critics decry proposed cuts in Hanford nuclear cleanup plan
The Trump administration is proposing a $700 million budget cut next year.
Northwest
Feds sue King County over deportation ban at Boeing Field
Immigration officials have been forced to transport detainees to and from the Yakima airport via bus.
Northwest
Governor signs college grant-funding bill into law
The program guarantees aid to college students at or below the state’s median family income.
Northwest
Seattle councilwoman charged over work toward ‘Amazon tax’
Kshama Sawant allegedly used her office to promote a potential ballot measure.
Northwest
I-84 partially reopens after Oregon flood; residents return
Authorities opened one lane of travel in each direction Monday but restricted speeds to 45 mph.
Northwest
State psychiatric patient dies, another hospitalized
They shared a room at Western State Hospital in Lakewood. Officials said they would conduct a review.
Business
Amazon wants to question Trump over losing $10B contract bid
The Pentagon awarded the cloud computing project to Microsoft in October.
Northwest
Ethics board dismisses staffer complaint against lawmaker
Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos, D-Seattle, was accused of workplace harassment, among other things.
Northwest
Storm, floods cause damage at Mount Rainier National Park
Damage is expected to be revealed as extensive as floodwaters recede and snow melts.
Northwest
Seattle City Council to vote on winter eviction ban
Legislation would prohibit evictions from being carried out between Nov. 1 and April 1.
Local News
Murder case of husband of former Marysville principal on hold
Kevin Heimsoth is in the hospital recovering from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
Northwest
Gov. Inslee issues emergency declaration for 19 counties
Communities impacted by winter weather can get federal help to repair road damage.
Northwest
Man pleads guilty to smash-and-grab at Sequim gun store
DNA evidence linked him to the 26 stolen handguns. He also stole 13 rifles from an armory in…
Northwest
Photos of ‘king tides’ globally show risks of climate change
The uploaded images are helping scientists, policymakers and city officials plan for the future.
Northwest
Amid threats, police presence boosted at Spokane City Council meetings
The concern is related to fiery testimony about Rep. Matt Shea and protests at Planned Parenthood.
Northwest
2nd nuclear reactor being studied for eastern Washington
Energy Northwest generates the electricity for more than 1.5 million customers in Washington state.
Northwest
Men wanted by police in Seattle shooting arrested in Nevada
They were identified by police as suspects in the Jan. 22 shooting at Third Avenue and Pine Street.
Northwest
Federal complaint: Pot farm used in Ponzi scheme
The scheme allegedly took in $4.85 million from investors.
Northwest
Body of missing Washington hiker found near park
Mark Miller, 61, of Orting, was found dead Saturday evening near Mount Rainier National Park.