Northwest
UW student sues for refund after virus sends classes online
The man claims he paid for “opportunities and services that he did not receive.”
Northwest
Inslee broke law by bringing apples to fire-ravaged areas
You can’t bring homegrown fruit from an apple-maggot quarantine area into pest-free counties.
Northwest
Sequim mayor apologizes after sharing his support of QAnon
Some bemoaned his trip to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, called a virus “superspreader” by researchers.
Northwest
Recall petition against Seattle council member can proceed
The effort stems from Kshama Sawant’s actions amid mass protests against police violence.
Northwest
Body of 10-year-old boy found in Skagit River near Rockport
He disappeared while kayaking with his father, who fell into the water and swam to shore.
Northwest
Federal judge blocks Postal Service changes that slowed mail
In Yakima, he issued a nationwide injunction sought by 14 states that sued the Trump administration.
Northwest
Inslee, Culp agree to televised gubernatorial debate Oct. 7
Lieutenant Governor candidates Marko Liias and Denny Heck will debate on TV on Oct. 22.
Northwest
Pierce County plans to remove polluting dam
Electron Hydro polluted 40 miles of the Puyallup River with black crumb rubber, killing many fish.
Northwest
Choking air from Western fires just won’t ease up
The air was so thick that Alaska Airlines suspended service to Portland and Spokane for a day.
Northwest
Iconic Yakima restaurant closing after 54 years
Gasperetti’s Gourmet Restaurant had struggled with its location in a run-down part of town. The pandemic was the…
Northwest
Bill Gates Sr., prominent lawyer and tech tycoon’s dad, dies
“My dad’s wisdom, generosity, empathy, and humility had a huge influence on people around the world,” Bill Gates…
Local News
Motorcyclist exceeded 120 mph during I-5 chase, patrol says
The rider of a stolen bike fled Bellingham police and the State Patrol before surrendering in Everett.
Northwest
Pier on Seattle’s waterfront partially collapes, injuring 2
Gave way roughly a month after officials discovered it had moved several inches away from the land.
Northwest
Death tolls climb on West Coast as large wildfires continue
The known death toll from fires in three states stood at 27 and is expected to rise sharply.
Northwest
In Oregon, dozens are missing as fires bear down on suburbs
The state’s emergency management director said officials are “preparing for a mass fatality event.”
Northwest
Fire officials battle rumors along with raging wildfires
Social media posts blamed both far-left antifa activists and the far-right Proud Boys for the fires.
Northwest
Assaults and infections continue at Western State Hospital
Workers have asked officials to save them from both COVID-19 and the violent attacks by patients.
Northwest
La Nina event could mean rainier winters in Washington state
The central Pacific Ocean has been at least a half-degree celsius cooler than normal for three months.
Northwest
Stunned residents tour Oregon town devastated by wildfires
Officials estimated that 600 homes were burned by fire that started in Ashland and tore through Phoenix.
Northwest
Okanogan fire kills toddler and badly burns his parents
If the fire turns out to be an arson, officials would treat the child’s death as a potential…