Northwest
Washington secretary of state unveils election security bill
The bill provides stricter restrictions on the collection of ballots and more thorough audits.
Local News
Washington Supreme Court OKs lesser version of carbon cap
The Clean Air Rule had been struck down by a lower court after it was challenged by business…
Business
Plastic bag ban passes Washington Senate again
The bill now heads to the House, where it stalled last year.
Northwest
Inslee says his top issue is ‘growing crisis’ of homelessness
The governor spoke to lawmakers in his annual State of the State address Tuesday afternoon.
Local News
History made: Washington gets its first woman House speaker
Rep. Laurie Jinkins will be dealing with car tabs, Matt Shea and a lot more in the 60-day…
Business
NSA discovers security flaw in Windows, Microsoft issues fix
The software company said it has not seen any evidence of exploitation by hackers.
Northwest
Edmonds men battled the waves to stay alive after sinking
John Lawler and Dean Gribble Jr. recount the hours after the crab boat went down near Alaska.
Northwest
Washington lawmakers convene 60-day legislative session
The new speaker of the House, Democrat Laurie Jinkins of Tacoma, is a woman and gay — both…
Northwest
Seattle reels in spending by ‘foreign-influenced’ companies
The measure blocks any corporation with non-American investors from giving money to candidates or to independent political-action committees.
Northwest
Her car skidded on ice and rolled down an embankment on Chuckanut Drive, police say.
The children’s father was holding them when a wave carried them out to sea.
Northwest
List of firearms bills to be proposed at Legislature
Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson want “to combat mass shootings in Washington state.”
Northwest
Arctic front to bring bitter cold and possibility of snow
Emergency winter-weather shelters were set to open in Snohomish County on Thursday night.
Northwest
Lawmakers: Inslee’s homelessness plan unlikely to pass
One senator says it’s wrong to take reserve money to pay for things that will require ongoing funding.
Northwest
DHS reviewing reports of Iranian-Americans delayed at border
Civil rights groups say dozens of people were detained and questioned for up to 11 hours in Blaine.
Northwest
‘Am I really alive?’: Man recalls rescue from Idaho avalanche
The Silver Mountain skier knew his best bet was to stay calm, but the odds looked long.
Northwest
Seattle Children’s faces widening array of lawsuits over mold
An investigation found mold at the hospital, but also found no evidence of deficient practices.
Northwest
Facebook riles tiny Oregon town with plan for undersea cable
The social media giant wants to build a landing spot for an undersea cable connecting America with Asia.
Northwest
Families of 2 Seattle crane collapse victims sue companies
Gusting winds knocked the crane over after workers prematurely removed pins holding sections together.