Northwest
Biologist study finds mercury in predator peregrine falcons
Results were collected from 700 peregrines in southern Nevada, Washington, Maryland and Texas.
Northwest
Semi rolls over, spills human waste onto I-90
Crash near Sammamish caused a 4-mile backup.
Northwest
Stolen pickup truck strikes, kills Uber passenger in Oregon
Police believe the pickup truck driver was under the influence of intoxicants.
Northwest
Potato farmers scrambling after long winter delays planting
Normally, farmers start planting potatoes at the end of February.
Northwest
New evidence gets mistrial in Montana senator’s nephew death
Text message in the case file had not been turned over to the defense.
Northwest
Yakima police: Teen dies in early morning shooting
One of the suspects also was shot. The 19-year-old man is hospitalized in critical condition.
Northwest
Bus kidnapping in Vancouver, Washington ends, no injuries
A male suspect was booked on a kidnapping charge.
Northwest
Seattle asking why Yakima inmates dropped off in city
A video sent to Mayor Jenny Durkan’s office captured the incident April 8.
Nation-World
Unusual warmth springs a dangerous thaw on Alaska
The state is in the midst of one of the warmest springs the state has ever experienced.
Northwest
Sentencing set for ex-Alaska bank employee who stole $4.3M
He boarded a private jet to Seattle, bought an AK-47 rifle and a handgun and drove to Mexico.
Northwest
State house passes natural disaster preparedness bills
It aims for the continuity of government operations in the event of catastrophe.
Northwest
Holocaust education bill signed in Washington state
Advocates say teaching about the events is important as the last survivors of the period are dying.
Northwest
Violence in Bellevue’s Crossroads area may be gang related
Police say they have seen gunfire, assaults, intimidation and people terrorizing each other.
Northwest
Washington set to be 1st state with long-term care benefit
An employee who makes $50,000 a year would pay about $24 a month.
Northwest
E. coli found in sample of raw milk from Sequim creamery
Dungeness Valley Creamery recalled products with an expiration date between April 6-20.
Northwest
Affirmative action initiative reaches Washington Legislature
It would use hiring and recruitment goals — but not quotas — to give minorities more opportunities.
Northwest
North Cascades Highway reopens amid quick work by crews
The Department of Transportation says this year’s clearing was their fastest since 2013.
Northwest
Spokane climber and 2 more presumed dead after Banff avalanche
The 36-year-old was attempting a difficult route on Howse Peak with David Lama and Hansjörg Auer.
Northwest
Kent police arrest suspect in carjacking, killing
The victim had tried to prevent the suspect from stealing his truck, officers said.
Northwest
State Senate OKs step toward year-round daylight saving time
The measure would only take effect if Congress allows states to observe daylight saving time year-round.