Northwest
Yakima woman wants to stop the city from taking her home
She has lived off the land for 45 years. “This is my health plan. This is also my…
Northwest
Woman dies after jet-ski crash in Grant County
She was riding with her daughter when her jet ski collided with one driven by a relative.
Northwest
Canada’s new protections for orcas stricter than Washington’s
The measures create new sanctuaries for endangered southern resident killer whales in the Salish Sea.
Northwest
Sea lions are creating big trouble at Northwest ports
Their population has rebounded in recent years to a level seven times that of the late 1960s.
Local News
Washington to offer first ‘public option’ insurance in US
The Legislature approved the Cascade Care plan last month, and Gov. Jay Inslee signed it into law Monday.
Northwest
Hearing held on Oregon crab boat sinking that killed 3
All died Jan. 8 after their 42-foot crabbing boat was battered by waves up to 20 feet tall.
Northwest
Oldest Medal of Honor recipient dies at 98 in Oregon
Bob Maxwell “represented the “best of what Oregon and America have to offer.”
Northwest
Canada increases protections for Pacific Northwest orcas
Also will create sanctuaries for orcas in the Salish Sea.
Northwest
Marijuana conviction waivers to be allowed in state
Inslee: “We should not be punishing people for something that is no longer illegal in this state.”
Northwest
5 dead, 10 rescued after sightseeing planes collide in Alaska
All 14 passengers on the planes came from the cruise ship Royal Princess, which was on a 7-day…
Business
Data centers: A flood of tax revenue, but constrained by electricity
North Central Washington is their mecca, and the growth has brought in millions in tax revenue.
Northwest
Seattle shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
The gunfire erupted in the Central District neighborhood about 3 p.m. on Friday.
Northwest
FBI offers $10,000 reward in missing girl case
Authorities say Esmerelda Lopez kidnapped her daughter, Aranza Lopez, in Vancouver, Washington.
Northwest
Body of missing man recovered from Skagit River
A family member had gone looking for the man and found his unoccupied vehicle in the area.
Northwest
Police: Juvenile girls steal SUV, crash it into house
Taken into custody for the two incidents and then released to their parents pending charges.
Northwest
Newhouse opposes Trump plan to sell BPA transmission system
One of three leaders on a bipartisan letter to the House Committee on the Budget opposing changes.
Northwest
Family searches for person who caused crash
Was on life support for 21 days, spent 82 days in hospitals and underwent about 22 surgeries.
Northwest
State studies Juneau air for possible effects from ships
Will collect data from 21 monitors installed in late April around downtown Juneau.
Northwest
Man wanted in connection with sex assaults turns self in
Wanted for alleged incidents involving girls between the ages of 8 and 10 at the time.
Northwest
Inslee signs bill overhauling eviction rules in Washington
Landlords must give tenants who are behind on their rent at least 14 days to pay, rather than…