Northwest
Nearly 50-year-old orangutan dies at Woodland Park Zoo
The median life expectancy for orangutans is 28 years.
Northwest
Inslee releases nearly $62 billion supplemental budget plan
The governor’s priorities include efforts related to homelessness, climate change and salmon recovery.
Local News
Mukilteo’s next ferry, a hybrid-electric, will be called Wishkah
The name has ties to indigenous culture and a Nirvana album. In English, it means “stinking water.”
Local News
Lovick tapped for Senate, Donaghy to replace him in House
The choice of John Lovick was no surprise, but the County Council’s appointment of Brandy Donaghy was not…
Northwest
Idaho lab at forefront of advanced nuclear reactor development
The effort will help combat global warming and enhance national security, U.S. officials say.
Northwest
Judge: Prison company to pay Washington $4.5M in legal fees
The state sued to force The GEO Group to pay detainees at its immigration lockup minimum wage for…
Northwest
Next Washington state ferry will be called Wishkah
The name honors the river flowing south from the Olympic foothills into Grays Harbor.
Northwest
Omicron variant spreading fast in Washington state
Researchers at the University of Washington Medicine lab are finding cases doubling every day.
Sports
Prep wrestling tournaments linked to dozens of COVID cases
Nine school districts in Washington have been linked to 33 cases from Snohomish County.
Northwest
Cities wracked by opioids close to getting $26B settlement
But none in Washington, where AG Bob Ferguson said the settlement is “woefully insufficient.”
Northwest
Coast Guard rescues kayakers, paddlers in Deception Pass race
More than 20 of the 75 rowers had capsized and were in the water due to high winds.
Northwest
Officials warn of Cascades avalanche danger after heavy snow
“We saw several feet of snow fall over pretty much the entire range,” said a forecaster at the…
Local News
Electric-auto rebates: Governor unveils climate proposals
Rebates of up to $7,500 would be available for certain new and used electric vehicles.
Local News
Former Cascade High student among 3 dead in Renton apartment
The bodies of two teens with Everett ties and their father were found Saturday, with no apparent injuries
Northwest
Avalanche at Crystal Mountain ski resort kills 1, traps 5
A 60-year-old backcountry skier died and five others were temporarily trapped.
Northwest
Whidbey anti-noise group gets wins in Navy Growler lawsuit
A federal judge ruled in favor of Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve on several issues in the lawsuit.
Northwest
No word on Whatcom state Sen. Doug Ericksen after COVID treatment
It’s been 3 weeks since the public or media have heard from the senator.
Northwest
Lawsuit: Redistricting commission violated open-meetings law
At issure are the secret, negotiations on maps that were not publicly displayed or debated.
Northwest
Cold weather states struggling to hire snowplow drivers
In Washington, some roads and mountain passes will be closed longer than usual during and after storms.
Northwest
Recall effort against Seattle socialist appears to fail
Kshama Sawant had faced criticism for pushing cuts to the police budget and higher taxes on Amazon.