Northwest
Deputy called ‘extraordinary’ at funeral
The funeral for Justin DeRosier, who was shot April 13, was packed with several thousand mourners
Northwest
Inslee signs bill that shields sexting teens from adult law
New group of crimes reserved for minors who are caught with explicit images of other minors.
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Missing indigenous women spotlighted as bill signed
Takes aim at jurisdictional confusion and other complicating factors.
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New speaker of state House to be selected this summer
House Democrats announced Wednesday that the caucus will meet July 31.
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1 killed, 1 wounded in Tacoma shooting
Gunman ran from the scene and remains on the loose.
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City pays $140K to settle lawsuit over police shooting
Man was shot twice in the back by a police officer.
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Walla Walla couple plead not guilty to overdose death
Their trials are scheduled for June 24.
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Legislature OKs step toward year-round daylight saving time
Federal law allows a switch to permanent standard time, but the reverse requires congressional approval.
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Judge calls for sanctions against Seattle Tunnel Partners
The contractors lost pipe fragments and boulders that were evidence in a lawsuit agains the state.
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Idaho, Oregon reach agreement on hydroelectric project
Idaho Power has been trying to obtain a new 50-year license for its Hells Canyon Complex.
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Washington state bill limits measles vaccine exemptions
The vote comes as the number of measles cases nationwide this year has passed 600.
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“Ghost gun” limits clear Washington Legislature
The bill prohibits any gun that doesn’t have enough metal in it to trigger airport scanners.
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Spokane climbing family loses their son to the greatest fear
North Face-sponsored climber Jess Roskelley and two others died in an avalanche in Alberta.
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Democrats criticize GOP state rep for chats about spying
Rep. Matt Shea and three other men propose to confront leftists with a variety of tactics.
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Remains of WWII soldier identified 76 years after going MIA
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency: Remains are those of Pfc. Dale W. Ross.
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Back to the Earth: State set to allow human composting
If signed by Gov. Inslee, the new law would take effect May 1, 2020.
Northwest
Tacoma woman settles lawsuit over trespassing mail carrier
Claimed carrier snuck into her apartment in August 2014 while she was in the shower.
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Police: Man fatally shoots intruder in his home
The White Center homeowner called 911 to report a burglary at about 2:45 a.m. Monday.
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SeaWorld publishes decades of orca data to help wild whales
A boon to researchers urgently trying to save orcas in the Northwest.
Northwest
State lawmaker apologizes for nursing comments
Was concerned that rules in a proposed bill would be a hardship for small hospitals.