Northwest
Washington’s death toll from June’s heat wave has reached 112
The number is likely to rise as more deaths are reported and as data is shared between agencies.
Northwest
Man sentenced after being convicted 4 times in 2005 killing
Terrance Jon Irby, 63, was arrested in Marysville for the bludgeoning death of James Rock.
Northwest
Wildfires: State to close all DNR lands in Eastern Washington
The closures takes effect on Friday and will affect about 2,260 square miles of land.
Northwest
Officials say shellfish illnesses linked to heat wave
Experts say more than one billion sea creatures were cooked to death in the heat.
Business
Blue Origin’s Bezos reaches space on 1st passenger flight
The Amazon founder is the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft.
Northwest
Richland teacher threatened for signing controversial pledge
Some call it “critical race theory.” Others call it “things that happened in the past.”
Northwest
Dangerous conditions complicate wildfire fight in western US
Of the 70 large fires burning across the nation, at least 16 are in the Pacific Northwest.
Northwest
Canada to let vaccinated US citizens enter country on Aug. 9
The rest of the vaccinated world can travel to the country starting Sept. 7.
Local News
Motorcycle mechanic wins $1 million vaccine lottery prize
Kameron M., a 23-year-old King County resident, claimed the state’s top reward.
Northwest
Explainer: Washington tenants get modified eviction reprieve
Protections remain until Sept. 30 to give landlords and tenants sufficient time to access federal aid.
Northwest
Wildland fire near Wenatchee threatens more than 1,500 homes
Deputies executed a search warrant at a home believed to be connected to the start of the wildfire.
Local News
Snohomish County is an oasis of sorts in Washington’s drought
An emergency was declared for much of the state. Snohomish County was spared, thanks to its reservoirs.
Northwest
Extreme heat takes out portion of Northwest cherry crop
The heat caused sunburn and stunted growth, making the fruit unsuitable for the fresh cherry market.
Northwest
Emergency evacuations in Nespelem, burned animals euthanized
The Chuweah Creek Fire, the largest of six in the area, has burned about 10,000 acres and 14…
Northwest
Western fires threaten parched American Indian tribal lands
Blazes in Oregon and Washington have burned through 1,562 square miles so far.
Northwest
Wildfires prompt mandatory evacuation of town of Nespelem
Seven structures, including three homes, have been lost in the town in the Colville Indian Reservation.
Northwest
Wildfire closes North Cascades Highway west of Winthrop
The highway is popular among tourists in the summer months.
Local News
Inslee signs compacts for sports betting in tribal casinos
Federal review is next. Wagering on pro and college sporting events could arrive in time for fall games.
Northwest
Wildfires rage as US West grapples with heat wave, drought
A fire in SE Washington burned more than 85 square miles, moving into the Umatilla National Forest.
Local News
Rail boosters to Sound Transit: Don’t delay Link expansion
“For too long Everett has paid into the system with minimum benefit,” said transit supporter Brock Howell.