Northwest
Health officials urge caution after toxic algae found
Skagit County Public Health urges caution against contact with the water.
Northwest
Pilot praised for 1989 Iowa crash landing dies in Seattle
Al Haynes died Sunday at age 87 in a Seattle-area hospital.
Northwest
New maps chart possible course for estuary restoration
Could provide a baseline for predicting future changes.
Northwest
Tacoma landmark church to be demolished
The decision about the Holy Rosary Catholic Church was announced during Saturday evening Mass.
Northwest
Spokane airport considering scaled-down terminal expansion
The original design was deemed too expensive because of a federal cap on the passenger facility charge.
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Elizabeth Warren’s Sunday town hall moved to Seattle Center
It was previously scheduled for the WaMu Theater, but it was changed to accommodate more people.
Northwest
‘Red flag laws’ offer tool for preventing some gun violence
The laws allow the court-ordered removal of guns from people who are considered to be dangerous.
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US wants Seattle suspect in Capital One hack to stay jailed
Prosecutors say she is a flight risk and has a history of stalking and threatening to kill people.
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DOJ: Immigration jail shouldn’t have to pay minimum wage
Detainees perform kitchen, laundry and janitorial tasks at the privately run center in Tacoma.
Northwest
Floating homeless camp sinks in Duwamish Waterway
The floating camp was made up of three boats rafted together and tied up illegally to a piling.
Northwest
Cocaine found in bananas in Western Washington Safeway stores
More than $1 million dollars’ worth of the drug was in boxes in Bellingham, Woodinville and Federal Way.
Business
Boeing to hire hundreds of temporary employees at Moses Lake
Wanted: aircraft, airframe and engine mechanics, avionics technicians and aircraft electricians.
Local News
Everett woman accused of lying about slain Seattle prosecutor
Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas Wales was gunned down in his Queen Anne home in 2001.
Northwest
Flying through Yakima increases chance of deportation
An ICE acting field director said many of the flyers were asylum-seekers from the southern border.
Local News
Inslee’s bid for third term derails plans for other Democrats
He tells supporters he wants to ensure Washington remains a “progressive beacon” for the nation.
Northwest
Burned firefighter fights law that won’t let him claim damages
Daniel Lyon seeks $100 million. It’s been four years since a fire in Twisp killed his crew mates.
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Elizabeth Warren to hold town hall in Seattle
The Democratic presidential candidate will speak at WaMu theater on Occidental Avenue on Sunday.
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Northwest earthquake-warning system gets funding boost
The USGS is on track to send public alerts of impending earthquake shaking within the next two years.
Northwest
Spokane leaders call for resignation of state representative
Politicians and others reportedly were targeted for surveillance by Republican state Rep. Matt Shea.
Northwest
Last 4 wolves in Washington pack killed by state hunters
The four wolves were part of a pack that originally had seven members and attacked cows