Northwest
Washington state OKs some of the nation’s toughest OT rules
One type of worker who will be protected: a manager making $40,000 a year but working 60 hours…
Local News
Whidbey farmers worry over polluted water from naval station
In 2018, the Navy disclosed trace amounts of toxic chemicals from firefighting foam.
Northwest
Burien wins lawsuit over noise from Sea-Tac Airport’s planes
The ruling has halted use of a flight path that left some residents sleepless and at their wits’…
Northwest
Tacoma liquefied natural gas site gains permit approval
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency reviewed of the construction application.
Northwest
4-year-old twins climb to safety after crash that killed dad
The girls climbed at least 100 feet up to the road after the accident on Whidbey Island on…
Northwest
Wildlife officials agree to Lower 48 grizzly bear review
An estimated 1,900 bears live in portions of Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and Washington.
Northwest
Wyoming governor considers suing state over terminal
Some Wyoming lawmakers say Washington’s legal decision discriminates against interstate commerce.
Northwest
Accidental shootings by police expose training shortfalls
Accidental shootings have happened in recent years at agencies small and large and at all levels.
Northwest
Washington agency to look at other wolf management tools
The department has defended killing as a last resort when non-lethal measures have failed.
Northwest
State study finds distinction with aircraft emissions
Officials referred to the airplanes’ emissions as “ultrafine particle pollution.”
Northwest
Portland police fatally shoot man near coffee shop
No officers were injured in the incident and that there’s no danger to the public.
Northwest
Candlelight vigil for slain Forks teen fills school stadium
A 17-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of a 16-year-old at a party.
Northwest
Seattle transit agency removes safety officer after crash
The decision was related to the Amtrak derailment on Sound Transit-owned tracks in DuPont in 2017.
Business
Flight chief at Horizon Air alarmed at pilots’ safety culture
One flight out of Paine Field in Everett discovered a 4.5-ton discrepancy in weight after take-off.
Local News
For now, your car-tab costs are not going down
A state Supreme Court ruling keeps Initiative 976 on hold as a lawsuit wends its way through the…
Local News
Superior Court judge appointed to the state Supreme Court
Whatcom County judge Raquel Montoya-Lewis will be the first Native American to serve on the high court.
Northwest
US Rep. Denny Heck of Washington state says he’s retiring
The Russian investigation and impeachment inquiry “have rendered my soul weary,” he said.
Northwest
Washington readies legislative response to rise in vaping
Gov. Inslee will propose legislation that would eliminate bulk sales and cap nicotine levels.
Northwest
Bail set at $1 million for suspect in killing of Forks teen
A 17-year-old allegedly fired the shot after being called a “tweaker” by the victim, witnesses said.
Northwest
Two killed by Sounder trains, a third may have been struck
A train from Everett to Seattle was delayed after a person was injured near Carkeek Park.