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.
Northwest
Apple sleuths hunt Northwest for varieties believed extinct
Rare apple trees are dying. Others are being ripped out for wheat fields or housing developments.
Northwest
Jury sides with Oregon counties in timber revenue lawsuit
The trial was focused on three words — “greatest permanent value” — and what they meant 80 years…
Business
Bank groups sue Washington state over tax increase
A law taking effect Jan. 1 will increase taxes on large, out-of-state financial institutions.
Northwest
Children’s Hospital links mold outbreak to earlier infections
“Looking back, we should have recognized these connections sooner,” said CEO Jeff Sperring.
Northwest
Governors revive effort to replace I-5 Columbia River bridge
Jay Inslee of Washington and Kate Brown of Oregon have signed a memorandum of intent.
Northwest
Recycling down in Oregon; advocates blame plastic
The biggest barrier to recycling in Oregon is structural.