Northwest
Small earthquake near Fall City felt in Snohomish County
The Puget Sound region is one of the most hazardous — and unprepared — areas in the country…
Business
Seattle barrel firm allegedly used hidden drain to pollute
Company refurbishes used industrial and commercial barrels and drums.
Local News
Court: Washington state lawmakers are subject to records act
The state Supreme Court ruled in a case filed by news outlets including The Daily Herald.
Local News
A gift idea for a troubled relationship: intervention
Appointment flap is latest dispute in protracted rift between Senate Republicans and Lt. Gov. Habib.
Northwest
Per-mile Washington gas tax moves forward
The current system has brought in less money in recent years due to electric and fuel-efficient cars.
Local News
Neo-Nazi suspect, tied to Arlington, charged with gun crime
A judge granted an “extreme risk” protection order against Kaleb Cole, whose whereabouts are unknown.
Northwest
Bremerton teacher says she was locked in room with violent boy
She recalled so many kicks and punches from the student that she couldn’t count them all.
Northwest
New study says Puget Sound is an earthquake hot zone
Research from academics, government and industry helped produce a National Seismic Hazard Model.
Local News
What the state’s 10 House members have said about impeachment
Unsurprisingly, Washington’s seven Democrats are in favor and three Republicans are opposed.
Northwest
Feds fund $1.4 billion South Puget Sound light rail project
The project would extend the light rail from Angle Lake south to the city of Federal Way.
Northwest
Washington sues feds over courthouse immigration arrests
The lawsuit contends that ICE agents patrolling the courthouse deter crime victims from testifying.
Northwest
Auditor: Finance director stole $6.9M from Pierce Co. agency
The suspect claimed she embezzled at the insistence of the housing authority’s executive director.
Northwest
Van crashes into crowded store near Seattle, injuring 11
Police: “The male driver was the getaway driver for the female that was shoplifting inside the Ross.”
Northwest
Spokane Tribe finally wins compensation for Grand Coulee Dam
Tribe will receive $6 million a year for 10 years, and $8 million a year after that.
Northwest
Interior Department, states appeal sage grouse ruling
Idaho and Wyoming back the Trump administration plan that eases restrictions on energy companies.
Local News
State sues to end arrests of immigrants at courthouses
The lawsuit contends the practice is unconstitutional and deters crime victims from testifying.
Northwest
Spokane considers noise-emitting devices to deter loiterers
The so-called Mosquito device emits a high-frequency noise audible to people between 13 and 25 years old.
Local News
Judge allows Eyman to join car-tab initiative legal case
A request for outside counsel Eyman says would act as “adult supervision” over the AG was rejected.
Northwest
Pike Place Market newsstand to close after 40 years
People don’t read printed material anymore, the owner said.
Northwest
Ferguson, Inslee seek ban on sale of assault-weapons
The measures would let people keep the high-capacity magazines and assault weapons they already own.