Northwest
Lynnwood climber supports first all-Black Mount Everest summit bid
Fred Campbell was part of the historic expedition, but got sick and had to turn back before the…
Local News
Local pilot plans to buy Whidbey Island airport
Robert DeLaurentis, known as the “Zen Pilot,” submitted a letter of intent to purchase the A.J. Eisenberg Airport.
Northwest
Author of ‘How to Murder Your Husband’ gets life in prison
A self-published romance novelist was sentenced after a seven-week trial for her husband’s murder.
Northwest
Patriot Front leader among those arrested near Idaho Pride
Thirty-one Patriot Front members were arrested with riot gear after a tipster reported the assembly of “a little…
Northwest
31 Patriot Front members arrested near Idaho pride event
“They came to riot downtown,” Coeur d’Alene Police Chief Lee White said at a news conference.
Northwest
Kent to pay $1.5M to settle with assistant chief over Nazi insignia
Derek Kammerzell had been disciplined for posting the insignia on his office door and joking about the Holocaust.
Business
Seattle Space Needle sues coffee chain over use of logo
The logo for Local Coffee Spot features a mug of hot coffee whose rising steam bears striking resemblance…
Northwest
Foes of state’s capital gains tax drop plans for initiative
I-1929 sponsors say they are confident a lawsuit challenging the legality of the tax will be successful.
Northwest
Date to reopen West Seattle Bridge set for mid-September
The bridge abruptly closed in 2020 and is planned to be reopened the week of Sept. 12.
Northwest
Washington justices: Race a factor in analyzing police stops
Race and ethnicity must be taken into account when deciding whether a person is free to leave an…
Northwest
Replacing benefits of Snake River dams would cost billions
A draft report does not make recommendations on whether four dams should be breached. A decision is expected…
Northwest
Washington hospitals again strained by COVID-19 spread
Hospital officials warn that facilities are heading toward another COVID-19 case peak.
Northwest
3 arrested in 2017 quadruple slaying of Bremerton family
They owned a restaurant in Bremerton. The 2017 slayings involved a burned home and truck.
Northwest
‘Unacceptable’ Seattle police sex assault unit low staffing
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell says it has led to a backlog of dozens of stalled cases.
Local News
Snohomish County officer, 2 others fatally shoot suspect in Kent
The three officers involved all were members of the Pacific Northwest Violent Offenders Task Force.
Northwest
‘Election integrity’ group and lawyer fined for meritless lawsuit
They have been fined more than $28,000 by the state Supreme Court for making meritless claims alleging widespread…
Food & Drink
Whidbey Island’s oldest winery is closing
After three decades in operation, the owners of Whidbey Island Winery have announced their retirement.
Northwest
Orcas’ newest member of southern resident J Pod is female
The Center for Whale Research made the determination during a photo and aerial survey of the pod.
Northwest
Seattle mayor plans big spending to ease homelessness
Mayor Bruce Harrell was elected last year on a platform of addressing public safety and the issue of…
Northwest
Washington police say drivers aren’t stopping for them
Some blame a new state law that forbids police pursuits except under certain circumstances.