Northwest
Dead gray whale found on island is Alaska’s third this year
Agency says it’s not unusual to have two or three gray whale strandings by late May in Alaska.
Northwest
Police: Auburn police shoot, kill man with knife
Man was involved in an argument in an apartment complex parking lot when officers arrived.
Business
Kirkland consultant questioned in criminal probe of Boeing crashes
Boeing has refused to acknowledge it is under criminal investigation.
Northwest
Human error, safety oversights caused Amtrak crash in DuPont
The 2017 train derailment killed 3 people and injured dozens on its way from Seattle to Portland.
Northwest
2 GOP lawmakers urge Inslee to veto Snake River dam study
The bill appropriating $750K to study how to help communities if the federally owned dams are breached.
Northwest
Whidbey’s shrimp season mighty small and plenty busy
Local waters are awash in thousands of buoys, hundreds of boaters and dinner for dozens.
Northwest
Washington is 1st state to allow composting of human bodies
“Natural organic reduction” turns a body into two wheelbarrows’ worth of soil in just a few weeks.
Northwest
Washington lifers stay jailed despite ‘3 strikes’ law change
An amendment cut out the retroactivity that would have applied to those already behind bars.
Northwest
Fungus at Seattle Children’s Hospital closes operating rooms
The hospital says air tests last weekend detected the mold known as Aspergillus.
Northwest
Vaccination rates are rising on long-wary Vashon Island
It has been long known for a counterculture lifestyle and low immunization rates.
Northwest
Spokane County has the highest drug-felony rate in the state
It is unlike most of the other large counties, which have moved toward decriminalizing felony possession.
Business
Tariffs have varying fallout in trade-heavy Washington state
Washington exported more than $70 billion in goods last year, 14 percent of U.S. goods exported to China.
Northwest
Governor declares drought for nearly half of Washington
He expanded a drought emergency because of worsened water-supply levels and predicted drier weather.
Northwest
Port Angeles man arrested for pointing laser at helicopter
Two charges carry five-year prison sentences and a $250,000 fine.
Northwest
Bellingham to remove dam for salmon restoration project
Dam on the Middle Fork Nooksack River has been diverting water since 1962.
Northwest
Washington Guard plans monthly trainings at Richland center
Plans to relocate a Stryker vehicle company from the 81st Brigade Combat Team to the center.
Northwest
Oregon joins effort to solve crimes against Native women
Montana, Washington state, Arizona and New Mexico have passed similar legislation.
Northwest
Teen accused in Oregon school gun case pleads not guilty
Two students had previously informed a staff member of “concerning behavior” by the student.
Northwest
Man shoots at aggressive dog, strikes neighbor in leg
Police say the injury is not life-threatening.
Northwest
Experts: Cheaper methods possible to treat Hanford waste
By Annette Cary / Tri-City Herald