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NTSB probe of Whidbey floatplane crash points to likely cause, fix
Documents released Friday reveal new details about the deadly floatplane crash that happened a year ago near Whidbey…
Northwest
State attorney general asks feds to add Everett to Operation Overdrive
Bob Ferguson requested that the federal government include the city to an initiative aimed at identifying and dismantling…
Northwest
Seattle mayor proposes drug measure to align with state law, adding $27M for treatment
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is offering a proposal that would align the city’s code with new state law.
Local News
AG’s office presses Arlington for weapons-free zone at Pride event
Event organizers say the precaution is warranted under the terms of a 2021 state law.
Northwest
Ex-US attorney to face state senator in Washington AG race
Nick Brown announced Wednesday he’s running to be Washington’s next attorney general.
Northwest
Former sheriff who nabbed ‘Green River Killer’ to run for Washington governor
Former King County Sheriff and U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, 72, is running as a Republican candidate.
Local News
Presumed human remains found in wreckage of OceanGate submersible
The U.S. Coast Guard says it has likely recovered human remains from the wreckage of the Titan submersible.
Northwest
Apparent new orca calf spotted in endangered pod near British Columbia
The baby looks to be more than three weeks old and would be the first new calf in…
Northwest
Western WA’s top federal prosecutor announces resignation
Nick Brown announced Tuesday he is stepping down as a U.S. attorney.
Northwest
WA wins e-fuel and hydrogen power pledges at Paris Air Show
Gov. Inslee announced state support for the development and expansion of two clean energy company facilities in Washington.
Northwest
Washington state to pay $3.1M to settle lawsuit
The state is set to pay $3 million to settle a lawsuit over alleged severe neglect at an…
Northwest
Washington state Sen. Mark Mullet announces governor run
He joins a growing field of candidates seeking to replace outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee.
Northwest
Judge orders Washington AG’s office, DSHS to pay more for evidence withholding
A judge imposed the new costs in a ruling Friday. The amount is on top of an earlier…
Northwest
New Washington law keeps drugs illegal, boosts resources for housing and treatment
Gov. Jay Inslee quickly signed a major new drug policy Tuesday that keeps controlled substances illegal.
Northwest
Washington lawmakers reach deal on drug policy, avoid automatic decriminalization
Lawmakers will consider the compromise Tuesday when they return to Olympia for a special session.
Northwest
Washington Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz announces run for governor
Gov. Jay Inslee announced on May 1 that he would not seek a fourth term.
Northwest
Trans minors protected from parents under Washington law
Minors seeking gender-affirming care in Washington will be protected from the intervention of estranged parents under a new…
Northwest
Fire investigators arrive to examine remains of Hurricane Ridge lodge
No fire suppression equipment was in structure; contents had been removed
Business
Boeing inks deal for up to 300 737 Max planes with Ryanair
At Boeing’s list prices, the deal would be worth more than $40 billion if Ryanair exercises all the…