Northwest
Proposal to ban large-capacity magazines gets mixed reviews
Co-sponsor Sen. Marko Liias said the bill would keep the devices “out of the hands of mass shooters.”
Northwest
Genetic genealogy helps ID victim of Green River Killer
Wendy Stephens, 14, had run away from home when Gary Ridgway strangled her in 1983.
Northwest
GOP leaders demand Newhouse resign over impeachment vote
Republican U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler also voted to impeach Trump.
Northwest
A new state plan would slash carbon emissions
It outlines how to shift to renewable energy and meet some ambitious climate-protection goals.
Northwest
2 injured after police car drives through crowd at race
Video posted on social media shows the Tacoma police car striking several people.
Business
Tax break proposed for manufacturers, but it needs a sponsor
Port of Everett CEO Lisa Lefeber hopes to boost manufacturing across the state with a new incentive.
Northwest
Protesters break into Bellingham City Hall over homeless encampment
The encampment has had roughly 90 to 120 campers per night. The city planned to clean up the…
Northwest
State House and Senate Democrats unveil COVID-19 relief bill
The plan would spend $2.2 billion in federal aid money on pandemic relief efforts in Washington.
Northwest
Head of state employment agency to join Biden administration
Suzi LeVine’s departure is effective Feb. 1. A deputy, Cami Feek, will serve as acting commissioner.
Northwest
Gov. Jay Inslee receives COVID-19 vaccine
He and his wife, Trudi, are 69 and qualify under Phase 1B of the state vaccination schedule.
Local News
Judge weighs Eyman’s fate as civil trial draws to a close
The serial initiative promoter is accused of campaign finance violations. His lawyer says he did nothing wrong.
Northwest
Navy seeks to conduct SEAL training in Whidbey, Camano parks
The deadline to register to participate in public comment is 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22.
Northwest
Gray whale population drops by quarter off U.S. West Coast
Scientists believe that the number of whales may have exceeded what the environment can support.
Sports
Bill to expand sports betting introduced in state Legislature
A similar proposal failed last year, but supporters say the new effort has bipartisan support.
Local News
Washingtonians bear witness to ‘democracy moving forward’
In “a moment to breathe and hope,” Snohomish County leaders witnessed the swearing in of President Joe Biden.
Northwest
Prosecutor calls commissioner ‘a terrible person’ during public meeting
The two have had a tense relationship for years.
Northwest
Human-caused ‘dead zones’ threaten the health of Puget Sound
Wastewater treatment plants account for about 70% of the excess nutrients.
Northwest
Wastewater spills into Puget Sound, Lake Washington
About 20% of the 10 million gallons of untreated water was sewage, and 80% was stormwater.
Local News
Gas tax increase part of Dems’ massive transportation package
An 18-cent gas tax hike and a fee on carbon emissions would raise $25.8 billion for new roads…
Northwest
Police: Thief berated mom for leaving kid in car he stole
“He actually lectured the mother for leaving the child in the car and threatened to call the police.”