Business
Oregon preparing for possible interstate pot commerce
Would empower the governor to enter agreements with other states for the transfer of marijuana.
Local News
State Supreme Court hears arguments over Legislature records
Justices had pointed questions for lawyers representing both state lawmakers and a news coalition.
Northwest
Operator: 2 units of Montana coal plant to close this year
Demand for coal is dropping as utilities turn to cheap natural gas and renewable energy,
Local News
Suspect in 1987 murders — and ‘genetic genealogy’ — go on trial
Jury selection is under way for the unprecedented case of William Talbott. The nation will be watching.
Northwest
Oregon Senate votes to ban single-use plastic bags
The bill will now go to Gov. Kate Brown, who has previously spoken in support of the measure.
Northwest
Bremerton council bans single-use plastic bags by 2020
Plastic bags less than 2.25 millimeters thick will be banned, with some exceptions.
Northwest
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger announce marriage
He announced the nuptials Sunday in an Instagram post.
Northwest
Media, Legislature to argue before state Supreme Court
News organizations say the records of legislators should be public, and they have sued.
Northwest
Two charged in connection with deaths on reservation
Both men were identified in the documents as members of the Yakama Nation.
Business
Annual disclosure: Tax breaks saved Boeing $230M in 2018
The company again took advantage of tax reductions enacted by the Legislature for aerospace companies.
Northwest
State attorney general sues Wapato city administrator
Accuses Juan Orozco of violating ethics and open meetings laws.
Northwest
Exchange student speaks about Richland High mushroom cloud logo
The Japanese student is from Fukuoka, not far from Nagasaki, where an atomic bomb was dropped.
Northwest
5 reported dead after shootings on Yakama Reservation
The shootings reportedly happened late Saturday around the community of White Swan.
Northwest
2nd measles case confirmed in Idaho panhandle
Child received one measles vaccine but had not had the second dose because of age.
Northwest
Authorities find body of missing fern harvester
Chang Soo Kim was reported missing May 25 after he got separated from his family.
Northwest
Portland police shoot man with knife in downtown building
Man said he had an explosive device and a hostage before he was encountered by police.
Northwest
Skagit County officials: Elk damage estimate at $1.4 million
In survey responses, damage to fences and crops were listed as the top issues.
Northwest
Motorcyclist killed in Pacific crash
Surviving motorcyclist was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Northwest
Bremerton bans disposable plastic bags
Single-use plastic bags are one of the most littered items by total weight.