Northwest
State ends ‘ineffective’ solitary confinement as punishment
Gov. Jay Inslee said the DOC’s decision “is the right thing to do.”
Northwest
Yakima honors softball player killed in 1971 Everett crash
A memorial drinking fountain honors the life and accomplishments of James Michael “Mickey” McVey.
Northwest
Biden picks state judge Chun for federal bench in Seattle
President Joe Biden on Thursday nominated John H. Chun to the federal court for Western Washington.
Business
Washington’s minimum wage will increase to $14.49 on Jan. 1
The state’s current minimum wage is $13.69. The increase is based on federal labor data.
Northwest
Patients in Idaho are consuming oxygen at ‘astounding rates’
One supplier asked hospital customers to conserve the resource where possible.
Northwest
Washington Supreme Court unanimously OKs tax on big banks
It applies to banks that make more than $1 billion in annual profits.
Northwest
Ban on single-use plastic bags goes into effect on Friday
Originally scheduled to begin in January, the ban was delayed because there weren’t enough alternatives.
Local News
Neo-Nazi leader with Arlington ties convicted
A jury found Atomwaffen Division hate group leader Kaleb Cole guilty of five felony charges.
Northwest
In Idaho, health care workers face anger, threats over COVID
Doctors and nurses are scared to go to the grocery store if they haven’t changed out of their…
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A redistricted Snohomish County might have one less U.S. rep
Democrats and Republicans released early proposals that would push Rep. Pramila Jayapal out of the county.
Northwest
Tacoma woman admits torching Seattle police cars in protest
She also pleaded guilty to smashing a Verizon store window and a cash register at a sandwich shop.
Northwest
Seattle Council OKs rule for 6 months’ notice of rent hikes
And in some cases, Seattle landlords must pay tenants who move following a large rent increase.
Northwest
3 former WSU frat members plead guilty in alcohol death
They’ve been sentenced to eight months supervised probation and a $1,000 fine with $500 suspended.
Northwest
WA worker vaccination increases ahead of mandate deadline
Vaccination numbers for state workers are about 20% higher than earlier this month.
Northwest
Police ID school bus driver stabbed to death in front of kids
The assailant stayed until police arrived and cooperated with authorities during his arrest.
Northwest
Amtrak train that derailed was going just under speed limit
The Empire Builder was traveling from Chicago to Seattle when it left the tracks Saturday, killing 3.
Northwest
Greyhound settles lawsuit over Spokane immigration sweeps
The money will provide restitution to those passengers who were detained, arrested, or deported.
Northwest
Groups want Seattle police at Jan. 6 events in DC identified
The officers said they did nothing wrong and revealing their names would violate their privacy.
Northwest
Washington trooper dies after contracting COVID-19 on trip
Detective Eric Gunderson, 38, helped investigate the 2017 Amtrak derailment in DuPont.
Northwest
Police: 3 killed in shooting outside bar near Seattle
Shots were fired after a dispute between two people inside the La Familia Sports Pub and Lounge.