Northwest
2 senators back revoking Wounded Knee medals for US soldiers
The Remove the Stain Act was first introduced in the House by Rep. Denny Heck, D-Wash., and two…
Local News
King County judge blocks Tim Eyman’s $30 car-tab measure
He cited “substantial concerns” that the initiative’s description on the ballot was misleading.
Northwest
William Ruckelshaus, who started EPA and defied Nixon, dies
He also served as the first head of the Puget Sound Partnership, a state environmental agency.
Northwest
Victim, suspect die after shooting near Vancouver school
The deceased suspect is thought to have shot at the victims while they were in a car with…
Northwest
Mukilteo woman allegedly tried to smuggle heroin into jail
She was arrested by Bellingham police for reportedly stealing items worth more than $500.
Northwest
Operator hurt when crane tips at Kirkland construction site
State L & I will investigate the incident, which occurred at the site of a new office building.
Northwest
Apparent gas leak causes explosion and fire in Mount Vernon
Two people were inside a home at the time of the explosion and managed to escape.
Nation-World
Family of slain Utah woman says school didn’t protect her
Lauren McCluskey, of Pullman, was killed by her ex-boyfriend in 2018 after she dumped him.
Local News
State to pay $8.5M in foster parent case
Two girls claimed the DSHS failed to protect them from sexual assault.
Northwest
Forest Service to review water diversions in central Idaho
A conservation group says fish are being harmed by agencies’ failure to consult with each other.
Northwest
Washington state deals setback to massive methanol plant
The project would take natural gas from Canada and convert it into methanol to be shipped to China.
Nation-World
Attorney General unveils plan on missing Native Americans
Indigenous women experience some of the highest rates of murder and sexual violence in the nation.
Northwest
NY man sentenced for threats to McMorris Rodgers and Scalise
He claimed he sought only to express outrage at the Trump administration’s family separation policies.
Northwest
Serial initiative-promoter Eyman says he’ll run for governor
He made the announcement while testifying at a Sound Transit board meeting.
Business
Amazon founder gives $5M for homeless families in Spokane
Jeff Bezos will donate the money to Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington.
Northwest
Carcass of giant blue whale brought to surface for study
Scientists in 2015 said it wasn’t clear why the whale had died, but it did appear undernourished.
Northwest
Agency sees little environmental impact from Oregon pipeline
The proposed marine terminal in Coos Bay would allow export of liquid natural gas to Asia.
Northwest
No sign of recession for Washington, economists say
Exports dropped because of the Boeing 737 Max, but production is expected to increase early next year.
Northwest
King County funds program to bus homeless people out of town
The passengers could go anywhere else, except to adjacent counties.
Northwest
Suspected neo-Nazi with ties to Washington arrested in Texas
He and another man were caught with cache of weapons they are not legally allowed to possess.