Northwest
Lawmakers: Inslee’s homelessness plan unlikely to pass
One senator says it’s wrong to take reserve money to pay for things that will require ongoing funding.
Northwest
DHS reviewing reports of Iranian-Americans delayed at border
Civil rights groups say dozens of people were detained and questioned for up to 11 hours in Blaine.
Northwest
‘Am I really alive?’: Man recalls rescue from Idaho avalanche
The Silver Mountain skier knew his best bet was to stay calm, but the odds looked long.
Northwest
Seattle Children’s faces widening array of lawsuits over mold
An investigation found mold at the hospital, but also found no evidence of deficient practices.
Northwest
Facebook riles tiny Oregon town with plan for undersea cable
The social media giant wants to build a landing spot for an undersea cable connecting America with Asia.
Northwest
Families of 2 Seattle crane collapse victims sue companies
Gusting winds knocked the crane over after workers prematurely removed pins holding sections together.
Northwest
Idaho resort looks for skier after avalanche; 2 others die
Skiers had flocked to the ski resort after 13 inches of snow had fallen since it was last…
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How to contact your state lawmakers — and other fun facts
This year it’s a 60-day session in Olympia. Democrats control everything.
Northwest
Inslee: Iranian-Americans detained in Blaine is ‘unacceptable’
The Customs and Border Protection said the claims that people were denied entry to the U.S. were false.
Northwest
New chief justice, first Native American member sworn in
A former Whatcom County Superior Court judge has joined the Washington Supreme Court.
Northwest
Coast Guard boat capsizes in Oregon; all 4 crew rescued
The 25-foot Trailerable Aids to Navigation Boat capsized just after 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Astoria.
Northwest
4 counter-demonstrators arrested in downtown Seattle
They disrupted a rally by Washington Three Percenters, a far-right group that had reserved space.
Northwest
Returning Iranian Americans detained at border in Blaine
More than 60 Iranians and Iranian Americans were questioned Saturday as they tried to reenter the U.S.
Northwest
Gang members put violence aside and just play basketball
A Yakima man who left the gang life is creating safe spaces and positive connections for youth.
Northwest
Anacortes oil refinery cancels portion of three-part project
Environmental groups had argued against the production of xylenes, which can cause illness and death.
Northwest
Proposed Washington state bill to cap insulin at $100
Colorado has capped insulin prices at $100 a month and Illinois approved a similar cap in November.
Northwest
Mailer encourages state teachers to stop paying union dues
The campaign is part of a political battle between the labor unions and the Freedom Foundation.
Northwest
Survivor of boat disaster: ‘Sleeping to swimming’ in minutes
Said crabber Dean Gribble Jr., of Edmonds: “It happened really fast. Everybody was trying to get out.”
Northwest
A harrowing search for 5 missing and an aftermath of anguish
An Edmonds man is one of two who survived the sinking of the Scandies Rose in the Gulf…