Northwest
Inslee signs health bills, including hospital measure
Another measure will help create a network of new and expanded community facilities.
Business
Amazon to make sure school supplies don’t have lead, cadmium
Some pencil pouches had parts containing 80 times the legal limit for lead.
Northwest
Misunderstanding at Poulsbo sex offender home prompts 911 call
A woman observed a man taking photos of her daughter at a nearby bus stop and became concerned.
Northwest
North Dakota to sue Washington state over new oil train rule
The Peace Garden State is the nation’s No. 2 oil producer.
Northwest
San Juan Island’s free-thinking waterman will be missed
The locals came out in droves to honor Michael Kramer, who died in a car accident at age…
Northwest
Governor signs bill limiting personal vaccine exemptions
Medical and religious exemptions will remain in place for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.
Northwest
Authorities record 70 stolen cars over 2-day period
10 vehicles in Snohomish County were stolen in that span.
Northwest
Psychiatric hospital staff struggle with assault, chickenpox
Meanwhile, bills signed this week to bolster mental-health services will likely take years to implement.
Northwest
Court: Police can’t rummage through garbage without warrant
Means police can’t simply rummage through it even after a truck hauls it away.
Northwest
State attorney general announces consent rule for tribes
New police will seek written approval for projects that directly and tangibly affect tribes.
Northwest
Whistleblower accuses Rep. Shea of Christian domination plan
The former supporter of the Spokane Valley lawmaker leaked Shea’s private chat logs to the press.
Northwest
State official supports delisting wolves in all Washington
Wolves in the eastern third of Washington have already been removed from federal protection.
Local News
49 rescued from whale-watch boat aground west of Whidbey
The 60-foot vessel from Victoria reportedly hit a rock near uninhabited Smith Island in the Strait.
Northwest
DNA, family tree help solve 52-year-old Seattle murder case
Susan Galvin, 20, was raped and strangled in 1967. Her killer, then 26, died in 1987.
Local News
Inslee signs mandate for carbon-free electricity by 2045
All electricity sold in the state must come from sources like wind, solar, geothermal and hydropower.
Northwest
Amanda Knox to return to Italy for 1st time since acquittal
She will speak at a conference organized by the Criminal Chamber and the Italy Innocence Project.
Northwest
Ex-preschool teacher gets prison for sexually abusing child
Sexually abused a now 24-year-old man for years.
Northwest
Auburn man charged with murder in stepfather’s death
Charging papers say man has a significant history of mental health treatment.
Northwest
3 Mexican citizens arrested on freight train near border
Men ranging in age from 25 to 33 were arrested Sunday.
Northwest
4 killed, 3 injured in in crash near Toppenish
Happened Tuesday morning on U.S. Highway 97 just south of the town.