Northwest
9-year-old girl survives rare cougar attack in Stevens County
The girl fought back while her friends ran for their lives. Adults rushed to help and found the…
Local News
Duwamish recognition fight underscores plight of treaty tribes
The Stillaguamish, Snohomish and other local tribes struggled for decades for federal recognition — and some are still…
Northwest
Millions backlogged in wait for travel programs like NEXUS
Looking to get a NEXUS pass for easy trips across the Canadian border? It might be a bit…
Local News
Snohomish County, cities await their shares of big opioid settlement
There’s $476 million to divvy up with the state. Government lawyers are sorting it out.
Northwest
Alan White, longtime drummer for prog rock’s Yes, dead at 72
He died at his Seattle-area home Thursday after a brief illness.
Northwest
‘How to Murder Your Husband’ writer guilty of killing husband
Self-published romance novelist Nancy Crampton Brophy shot her husband at the Oregon Culinary Institute.
Northwest
Alaska pilots authorize future strike if contract talks fail
The vote may increase pressure on Alaska Airlines management to come to a contract settlement.
Northwest
Gov. Inslee tests positive for COVID, has mild symptoms
The governor is fully vaccinated, including two booster shots.
Local News
As COVID trends up again, officials ‘strongly recommend’ masks
There are no new mandates in Washington or Snohomish County. But “we really have an opportunity to get…
Business
Amazon shareholders nix warehouse working conditions audit
They did, however, approve compensation packages for six top executives, including CEO Andy Jassy.
Northwest
Boeing to renew its safety culture after two 737 Max crashes
Boeing’s Chief Aerospace Safety Officer on Monday outlined how the company aims to improve its safety.
Northwest
Presumptive case of monkeypox reported in Seattle area
The man was isolating and recovering at home, and was not considered a risk to others.
Northwest
Ex-Bothell mayor accused of misleading real estate investors
One Snohomish couple sued Joshua Freed after losing a $300,000 investment in a development project.
Northwest
Rate of COVID-19 cases is on the rise in Washington state
Hospitalizations are still low but are beginning to increase, according to statewide data.
Northwest
State asks live poultry sales to end because of bird flu
The 30-day closure is not mandatory. There are still no reported infections in Snohomish County.
Northwest
Former judge to head office probing Washington police shootings
The state’s new independent office will review cases where police use deadly force.
Northwest
State Supreme Court Justice Montoya-Lewis on medical leave
Officials with the court didn’t release additional details, citing the justice’s desire for privacy.
Northwest
Police: Arby’s manager in Washington peed in milkshake mix
He said he did it for sexual gratification, and he’s “almost sure” he threw the tainted bag away.
Local News
Oregon fugitive with Snohomish County ties arrested in Nevada
Andrew Cain Kristovich escaped from a federal prison camp in April. He was considered armed and dangerous.
Business
Alaska Airlines to keep canceling flights at high level for weeks
Flight cancellations since April will continue. The chaos has been damaging for Seattle’s hometown airline.