Northwest
Asotin County judge accused of rape, sex assault takes leave
Authorities allege he committed the crimes at the county courthouse, where he was arrested April 10.
Northwest
Tundra swans dying from toxic mining waste in northern Idaho
About 150 of them are found dead in the Coeur d’Alene River Basin every year as they migrate…
Northwest
Man accused of extorting members of his own militia
The former Stevens County sheriff candidate allegedly pretended to be part of a Mexican drug cartel.
Northwest
If Jay Inslee leaves governor job, AG Bob Ferguson may run
In the meantime, he says he has donated to Inslee’s presidential campaign.
Business
Washington state is now one of the top 10 largest economies
The biggest boost came from industries which include globe-spanning behemoths Microsoft and Amazon.
Northwest
Man accused in Kelso clerk killing pleads not guilty
Charges include robbery with a deadly weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Northwest
Deadly crash closes U.S.-Canada border crossing at Blaine
Incident happened on the Canadian side of the border.
Northwest
State auditor finds many violations of state law in Wapato
Former elected mayor created a high-paying position and then was appointed to the job.
Northwest
10 people rescued from boat taking on water near Neah Bay
Officials say the boat’s engine failed and the bilge pumps were unable to handle the rate of water.
Northwest
1 dead, 1 arrested in killing of Puyallup store owner
A 16-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday in Tacoma.
Northwest
ACLU sues to stop Trump policy on jailing asylum seekers
At issues is policy to bar detained asylum seekers from asking a judge to grant them bond.
Northwest
State budget scrimps on replacing salmon-blocking culverts
Puts the state at risk of missing a federal deadline and could delay salmon recovery.
Northwest
Human governor signs robot-delivery rules into law
Among the new requirements: Delivery bots like those being tested by Amazon must have human overlords.
Northwest
University laptop containing Social Security numbers lost
A university employee left the computer on a King County Metro bus on March 26.
Northwest
Woman suing State Patrol for false imprisonment
Alleges troopers lied in reports that ultimately led to her three-month stint behind bars.
Northwest
Pullman man to join Inventors Hall of Fame
Edmund O. Schweitzer III will join ranks of more than 560 linventors who have received the honor.
Northwest
North Dakota, Washington state at odds over oil train rules
Bill awaiting signature requires a lower vapor pressure limit for crude shipped by rail.
Northwest
May Day marchers take to streets in Northwest
May Day in Seattle featured a March for Immigrant and Workers Rights.