Northwest
Alaska’s fledgling commercial seaweed industry grows
There are 16 aquatic farming operations permitted to culture species of seaweed in the state.
Northwest
Small earthquake hits Oregon’s Pacific coast; no damage
Struck a spot 1.3 miles southwest of Rose Lodge, a town of about 1,900 people, at 9:23 a.m.…
Northwest
Ex-Oregon football star stops armed student at Oregon school
The student appeared in a doorway in a black trench coat and pulled out a long gun, a…
Northwest
More than 700 show up at packed Jess Roskelley memorial
They shared stories of his climbing exploits and remembered him for his humor and loyalty.
Northwest
Mount Rainier’s Paradise Inn reopens after $25M renovation
The building is almost a century old and accounts for more than half of the hotel rooms in…
Northwest
Officials confirm 6th measles case in Washington outbreak
A woman in her 40s who lives in King County tested positive for the disease.
Northwest
Wildlife authorities plan to kill cougar near Bend
Cougar activity has been reported five times near homes and businesses.
Northwest
Police: Man arrested for using bank card of missing woman
Womanhasn’t been seen since early March.
Northwest
Suit filed against University of Alaska, former professor
David Yesner is named in the federal lawsuit filed Wednesday.
Northwest
Jay Inslee touts $9 trillion climate plan as economic boom
He compares his “Evergreen Economy” plan to President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal.
Northwest
Citing finances, 2nd charter school to close Washington
Soar Academy in Tacoma was one of the state’s first charter schools.
Northwest
Bellevue College evacuated after alleged threat by student
He was arrested without incident in Duvall.
Northwest
After 57 gray whale strandings, researchers seek answers
Their migration season is only half over. Last year’s death toll was 45.
Northwest
Savor Spring with tastes of local wine, spirits and food
Six locations will be featured this weekend on the South Whidbey tour.
Northwest
Alaska floatplanes collided at 3,300 feet; victims identified
None of the dead were from Washington state.
Local News
First Snohomish County measles case is Bothell-area student
Officials listed places the contagious teen visited. He is among five new cases statewide.
Northwest
WSU President says lower freshman enrollment is a good thing
President Kirk Schulz said last year’s freshman class of 4,500 students stressed out the system.
Northwest
Federal judge: Seattle must fix police appeal process
“It’s imperative to deal with these accountability issues,” he said.
Northwest
Woman accused in deadly crash pleads not guilty by insanity
Early was diagnosed with “unspecified schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorder.”
Northwest
Skier with broken ankle rescued from Mount Baker
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station transported him to a Bellingham medical center.