Northwest
Washington state revenues continue to rise above projections
“One of the things that the pandemic did was really alter patterns of consumption.”
Business
Warren Buffett resigns from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
The billionaire, 90, has also begun stepping away from his leadership role at Berkshire Hathaway.
Northwest
Black cops seek $8M in University of Washington racism claim
A university spokesperson said they were stunned by the allegations and have no record of the complaints.
Northwest
WSU medical school receives full accreditation
The distinction determines whether a medical school’s program meets established standards.
Local News
With credit scores out, will insurers cut or hike your rate?
Lack of affordable housing squeezed buyers and drove up home prices across Snohomish County.
Local News
Wildfire smoke: A burning health issue is getting worse
As the hazardous haze increases during fire seasons, it’s time to get serious and prepare, experts say.
Northwest
Juneteenth becomes official state paid holiday in 2022
It also became a federal holiday when President Biden signed it into law this week.
Northwest
Mistrial halts case on minimum wage for immigrant detainees
Meanwhile, Washington is trying to close the Tacoma detention center entirely.
Northwest
Stunt rider dies attempting world record jump in Moses Lake
Alex Harvill crashed while trying to jump the length of a football field during an air show.
Northwest
Judge dismisses Washington state governor recall petition
A group had alleged that Inslee’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic interfered with their rights.
Northwest
Officers resign en masse from Portland protest response unit
The move to disband came a day after a team member was indicted in an assault case from…
Northwest
New vaccine lottery announced for military in Washington
Gov. Inslee said there were concerns they would be left out of a previously announced lottery.
Northwest
Portland, scarred by unrest and violence, tries to come back
To outsiders, the Rose City’s reputation has gone from quirky “Portlandia” to violent dystopia.
Northwest
Washington unemployment rate dipped to 5.3% in May
Private sector employment increased by 7,000 jobs and government employment increased by 1,300 jobs.
Local News
Dead ‘murder hornet’ found in Marysville, a first for county
It could be from a previous season, scientists say, because males don’t typically emerge this early.
Northwest
Jury deciding if immigration detainees must get minimum wage
People being held at the detention center in Tacoma currently earn $1 a day for cooking and cleaning.
Business
Airbus-Boeing deal eases US-EU tensions but conflicts remain
For now, though, a truce in the Boeing-Airbus dispute goes a long way toward repairing a huge relationship.
Northwest
Grays Harbor health officials try to counter vaccine myths
Fears that the COVID-19 shot causes infertility are running rampant, they say.
Northwest
Hiking trail app will help avoid crowded Northwest trails
The app is currently functional in Kittitas, Grant, Douglas, Chelan, and Okanogan counties.
Northwest
Seattle police officer struck, killed in I-5 accident
Officer reportedly was driving home from work when she pulled over on the interstate to help.