Sports
Wife of Mark Rypien requests his release after DV arrest
The former Super Bowl MVP, now 56, has said he believes he has chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Northwest
Trial delayed for man accused of pointing laser at helicopter
At least 4 cases of aircraft being hit by laser strikes in the Pacific Northwest have gone unsolved.
Northwest
Wildlife officials cheer rat death on remote Alaska island
St. Paul Island is a known breeding habitat for millions of seabirds, including rare migratory species.
Northwest
Washington state finds schools unsuited for earthquakes
Included in the assessment were school buildings in Darrington, Marysville and South Whidbey.
Northwest
Seattle Children’s closes operating rooms because of mold
Initially IT only shut down four of the rooms but has since closed off the other 10.
Northwest
Crowd intervenes in alleged kidnapping try at Spokane event
A man allegedly tried to take an 11-year-old during Sunday’s Hoopfest in Riverfront Park.
Northwest
King, Pierce counties announce burn bans
All burning permits also are suspended until further notice.
Northwest
Oregon governor ready to take lead on divisive climate plan
Follows a nine-day Republican walkout that derailed landmark climate legislation.
Northwest
Seattle beach reopens after sewage overflow
Water tests Monday showed that the water is once again safe for contact.
Northwest
Police seek help finding 3 suspects from Portland protests
Wanted on suspicion of assault and robbery for actions during the June 29 rallies.
Northwest
Plans submitted to limit pollution in Spokane River
All argue that a limit for PCBs set by regulators would be too costly to meet in the…
Northwest
Seattle hospital closes main operating rooms for air quality
Found deficiencies after bringing in outside industrial hygienists to assess air quality.
Northwest
Melted Alaska sea ice alarms coast residents, scientists
Sea surface temperatures last week were as high as 9 degrees above the 1981-2010 average.
Northwest
Democrats demand action on Republican who threatened police
Lawmakers have until midnight to move through some of the biggest priorities of the session.
Business
Where’s the next Sea-Tac? Aviation here is expected to soar
A new study predicts demand for airline service in the Puget Sound region will double by 2050.
Northwest
Washington state’s population tops 7.5 million
The Office of Financial Management said the state has grown by 118,800 residents over the past year.
Northwest
Oregon Republican senators end walkout over carbon bill
Democrats have a majority in the Senate but need at least 2 Republicans to vote on legislation.
Northwest
State officials seek to preserve open space land
Part of an effort by King County to protect the region’s open spaces from development.
Northwest
He would rev his truck engine during neighbor’s piano lessons
Now the Selah man has to pay the piano teacher $40,000 for causing her emotional stress.