Northwest
Amtrak resumes routes, including Everett Empire Builder stop
Increased routes will include trips between Seattle and Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland and Eugene.
Northwest
Man, daughters suffer carbon monoxide poisoning on boat
Family members were hospitalized in Seattle after experiencing dizziness, delirium and loss of consciousness.
Northwest
Second lawsuit seeks to invalidate state capital gains tax
Former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna argues it is an illegal income tax.
Northwest
Seattle-to-Alaska cruises are expected to resume in July
The legislation approved by the House will go to President Joe Biden, who is expected to sign it.
Northwest
All Washington counties move to Phase 3 reopening
Cowlitz, Ferry, Pierce and Whitman counties were previously in Phase 2.
Northwest
10 seconds of terror: Alaska man survives brown bear mauling
The encounter left him with a puncture wound in his scalp so deep that the doctor said he…
Northwest
Washington state L&I creates new farmworker safety team
The focus will be on inspections, safety complaints, education, and outreach to farmers and workers.
Northwest
Man accused of stealing purses from Asian women in Seattle
Two men have been driving up to victims’ cars, getting out, grabbing bags and driving away.
Northwest
Whidbey Island farmers alarmed over absence of native bees
Or, how the housing shortage and rising lumber prices may be driving pollinators away.
Northwest
Handful of Oregon counties vote to consider move into Idaho
Some believe they’d be better served in Idaho’s more conservative political environment.
Northwest
Records that identify transgender inmates must remain sealed
The order prohibits the release of records sought by media regarding complaints of sexual violence.
Northwest
King County’s top health official: Keep your mask on indoors
That’s different from the guidance from the CDC relaxing mask requirements for vaccinated people.
Northwest
Governor signs sweeping police-reform laws
The bills Jay Inslee signed include outright bans on police use of chokeholds and no-knock warrants.
Northwest
Inslee signs $59 billion, two-year state operating budget
The governor also signed transportation and construction budgets Tuesday.
Local News
3. Aftermath: Infrastructure won’t fare well in a big quake
Shockwaves from a shallow fault here could ravage bridges, schools and the water supply in Western Washington. Emergency…
Northwest
Inslee signs ambitious environmental protection laws
The bills included the Climate Commitment Act, environmental justice legislation and a clean fuels standard.
Northwest
Nigerian arrested in Washington unemployment fraud case
He is accused of using over 100 Washington residents’ identities to steal over $350,000.
Northwest
Tacoma bar’s license suspended after dozens of complaints
An American Tavern’s license was pulled for non-compliance and disregard for public health and safety.
Nation-World
Second Amendment sanctuaries facing 1st court test in Oregon
Second Amendment sanctuary resolutions were adopted by some 1,200 local governments around the U.S.
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Man who runs Everett business charged in U.S. Capitol case
Joseph Elliott Zlab, 51, of Lake Forest Park, was arrested in Everett on Thursday, the FBI said.