Northwest
Foes of state’s capital gains tax drop plans for initiative
I-1929 sponsors say they are confident a lawsuit challenging the legality of the tax will be successful.
Northwest
Date to reopen West Seattle Bridge set for mid-September
The bridge abruptly closed in 2020 and is planned to be reopened the week of Sept. 12.
Northwest
Washington justices: Race a factor in analyzing police stops
Race and ethnicity must be taken into account when deciding whether a person is free to leave an…
Northwest
Replacing benefits of Snake River dams would cost billions
A draft report does not make recommendations on whether four dams should be breached. A decision is expected…
Northwest
Washington hospitals again strained by COVID-19 spread
Hospital officials warn that facilities are heading toward another COVID-19 case peak.
Northwest
3 arrested in 2017 quadruple slaying of Bremerton family
They owned a restaurant in Bremerton. The 2017 slayings involved a burned home and truck.
Northwest
‘Unacceptable’ Seattle police sex assault unit low staffing
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell says it has led to a backlog of dozens of stalled cases.
Local News
Snohomish County officer, 2 others fatally shoot suspect in Kent
The three officers involved all were members of the Pacific Northwest Violent Offenders Task Force.
Northwest
‘Election integrity’ group and lawyer fined for meritless lawsuit
They have been fined more than $28,000 by the state Supreme Court for making meritless claims alleging widespread…
Food & Drink
Whidbey Island’s oldest winery is closing
After three decades in operation, the owners of Whidbey Island Winery have announced their retirement.
Northwest
Orcas’ newest member of southern resident J Pod is female
The Center for Whale Research made the determination during a photo and aerial survey of the pod.
Northwest
Seattle mayor plans big spending to ease homelessness
Mayor Bruce Harrell was elected last year on a platform of addressing public safety and the issue of…
Northwest
Washington police say drivers aren’t stopping for them
Some blame a new state law that forbids police pursuits except under certain circumstances.
Northwest
9-year-old girl survives rare cougar attack in Stevens County
The girl fought back while her friends ran for their lives. Adults rushed to help and found the…
Local News
Duwamish recognition fight underscores plight of treaty tribes
The Stillaguamish, Snohomish and other local tribes struggled for decades for federal recognition — and some are still…
Northwest
Millions backlogged in wait for travel programs like NEXUS
Looking to get a NEXUS pass for easy trips across the Canadian border? It might be a bit…
Local News
Snohomish County, cities await their shares of big opioid settlement
There’s $476 million to divvy up with the state. Government lawyers are sorting it out.
Northwest
Alan White, longtime drummer for prog rock’s Yes, dead at 72
He died at his Seattle-area home Thursday after a brief illness.
Northwest
‘How to Murder Your Husband’ writer guilty of killing husband
Self-published romance novelist Nancy Crampton Brophy shot her husband at the Oregon Culinary Institute.
Northwest
Alaska pilots authorize future strike if contract talks fail
The vote may increase pressure on Alaska Airlines management to come to a contract settlement.