Northwest
Okanogan firefighter dies a month after being burned in fire
Christian Dean Johnson died Wednesday at Harborview Medical Center, where he had been in intensive care.
Northwest
Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Fairhurst to retire
Her last day will be Jan. 5, and she will complete the fall term of oral arguments before…
Northwest
Help pick America’s fattest bear
Over summer the bears grow comically, almost absurdly, fat on the world’s largest sockeye salmon run.
Northwest
Man sues Oregon clinic over donated sperm used for 17 kids
He claims there is a violation of an agreement that allowed for no more than five children.
Northwest
WWU alerts students about hate group posters on campus
The white supremacist group Patriot Front has been recruiting across Whatcom County.
Northwest
Gov. Jay Inslee is looking for changes in wolf management
He wants to reduce the number of gray wolves that are being killed in Ferry County.
Local News
Firm to pay $1 million after funneling money to Tim Eyman
Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Citizen Solutions unlawfully concealed a $308,185 payment to Eyman.
Northwest
Feds warn about possibly tainted pills in Bellingham
The pills appear to be oxycodone but are being tested to determine whether they are tainted with fentanyl.
Business
Macy’s to close landmark downtown Seattle store
The announcement came one day after employees were told of the decision by the retailer.
Northwest
Mystery illnesses spur Inslee to ban flavored vape products
The rule would not apply to tribal shops, but the governor is reaching out to them for cooperation.
Northwest
Shootings on I-5 in north Seattle was a possible road rage
A driver said he was going over the Ship Canal Bridge when an aggressive driver shot at him.
Northwest
Portland police halt ICE agent training at facility
The city prohibits the use of city funds, personnel or equipment to enforce federal immigration law.
Northwest
Hawaii coral show signs of stress amid record-setting heat
Federal researchers are predicting some of the worst coral bleaching the region has ever experienced.
Business
EU court: Dutch tax deal with Starbucks is legal
The European Commission “was unable to demonstrate the existence of an advantage in favor of Starbucks.”
Northwest
State authorizes killing of some wolves in SE Washington
Members of the Grouse Flats pack will be killed to stop them from preying on cattle.
Northwest
Judge plans to dismiss case on wages of immigrant detainees
He said he intends to reverse himself at the urging of the Trump administration.
Northwest
Climate change threatens health in Northwest, scientists say
Some predict more heatstroke, dehydration, worsened pollen allergies and increased cancer risk.
Northwest
Teen allegedly planned Columbine-like attack near Walla Walla
The boy’s mother reported his journal included times and specific firearms, and a plan to kill her.
Northwest
Washington joins 22 states suing Trump over emission standards
Thirteen states and the District of Columbia have adopted California’s emission rules.
Northwest
State has 3 cases of severe lung disease related to vaping
Health officials have not identified a common product, device or additive among the patients.