Northwest
Washington Legislature revises 3-strikes sentencing law
As many as 114 people serving life without parole will be eligible for resentencing.
Northwest
Snow falling in the Cascades raises avalanche concerns
Current weather conditions are shaping up to be just as dangerous as the winter season, officials said.
Northwest
Gov. Inslee signs bill to restore voting rights to parolees
The sponsor of the bill was Rep. Tarra Simmons, who was convicted of assault and of drug and…
Northwest
Neo-Nazi pleads guilty in journalist threat case
The other defendant, Kaleb Cole, has pleaded not guilty and is due to face trial in September.
Northwest
Senate approves ban on Native American mascots at schools
The bill will go back to the House for approval.
Northwest
State Senate OKs restrictions on police tactics and gear
Republicans objected, saying it would endanger officers and the public alike.
Northwest
2nd Gentleman Doug Emhoff hears pleas from Yakama Nation
Tribal leaders want lower Snake River dams removed and help with missing and murdered tribal members.
Business
For sale: Boeing’s Commercial Airplanes headquarters in Renton
A large warehouse on the Bomarc property in Everett also is for sale.
Northwest
6 in Washington sickened by Salmonella linked to songbirds
The cases were reported in Clark, King, Lewis, Kitsap, Spokane and Thurston counties.
Northwest
King County wants help identifying Green River killer victim
In 2003, Gary Ridgway pleaded guilty to murdering 48 women. The names of two are still unknown.
Northwest
Washington state apple exports drop substantially in 2020-21
Crop exports have been challenged by the coronavirus pandemic and trade issues with other countries.
Northwest
Pacific Northwest officials consider hydrogen fuel
Interested parties include transit agencies from Everett to Eugene, state legislators and Boeing.
Northwest
Nation’s 1st advanced nuclear reactor planned near Tri-Cities
Grant PUD would distribute the power produced from the project to its local and regional customers.
Northwest
Lummi member is state’s first Native American poet laureate
One of Rena Priest’s main goals will be to celebrate poetry in tribal communities in the state.
Northwest
No prison time for transgender ex-neo-Nazi in threat case
The judge said the 21-year-old had already suffered enough in his young life.
Northwest
Snow clearing on Hwy 20 over Cascades to begin next week
Hikers, skiers, snowmobilers can use the closed section of highway on weekends once the work begins.
Local News
State Senate passes first draft of $59 billion spending plan
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on its own similar plan Saturday.
Local News
In 2 weeks, everyone 16 and older is eligible for a vaccine
With supply rising, Gov. Jay Inslee will open COVID-19 vaccinations to all starting April 15.
Northwest
‘My soul is lighter’: Serial killer’s death brings closure
In 2005 he killed 4 members of an Idaho family and later was caught with the surviving child.
Northwest
Scientists: Grizzlies expand turf but still need protection
About 1,900 grizzly bears live in the Northern Rockies of Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and Washington.