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Heat wave: ‘Off the charts of what we’ve experienced before’
High temperatures bring safety concerns. Here’s how to stay safe as we near triple digits.
Local News
Governor extends some protections for Washington renters
Under a new order, landlords can only evict tenants who refuse to seek help through a relief program.
Northwest
Report: over 600 bodies found at Indigenous school in Canada
The discovery that follows last month’s report of 215 bodies found at another school.
Northwest
Seattle’s rental rules to become law without mayor signature
The bills may help tenants stay in their homes, but may cause small landlords to quit the rental…
Northwest
Point Roberts residents want border restrictions lifted
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene is pushing both U.S. and Canadian officials to safely reopen the border.
Northwest
Western drought brings another woe: voracious grasshoppers
Cattle ranchers fear the drought-loving insects will strip bare public and private rangelands.
Northwest
Washington state revenues continue to rise above projections
“One of the things that the pandemic did was really alter patterns of consumption.”
Business
Warren Buffett resigns from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
The billionaire, 90, has also begun stepping away from his leadership role at Berkshire Hathaway.
Northwest
Black cops seek $8M in University of Washington racism claim
A university spokesperson said they were stunned by the allegations and have no record of the complaints.
Northwest
WSU medical school receives full accreditation
The distinction determines whether a medical school’s program meets established standards.
Local News
With credit scores out, will insurers cut or hike your rate?
Lack of affordable housing squeezed buyers and drove up home prices across Snohomish County.
Local News
Wildfire smoke: A burning health issue is getting worse
As the hazardous haze increases during fire seasons, it’s time to get serious and prepare, experts say.
Northwest
Juneteenth becomes official state paid holiday in 2022
It also became a federal holiday when President Biden signed it into law this week.
Northwest
Mistrial halts case on minimum wage for immigrant detainees
Meanwhile, Washington is trying to close the Tacoma detention center entirely.
Northwest
Stunt rider dies attempting world record jump in Moses Lake
Alex Harvill crashed while trying to jump the length of a football field during an air show.
Northwest
Judge dismisses Washington state governor recall petition
A group had alleged that Inslee’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic interfered with their rights.
Northwest
Officers resign en masse from Portland protest response unit
The move to disband came a day after a team member was indicted in an assault case from…
Northwest
New vaccine lottery announced for military in Washington
Gov. Inslee said there were concerns they would be left out of a previously announced lottery.
Northwest
Portland, scarred by unrest and violence, tries to come back
To outsiders, the Rose City’s reputation has gone from quirky “Portlandia” to violent dystopia.
Northwest
Washington unemployment rate dipped to 5.3% in May
Private sector employment increased by 7,000 jobs and government employment increased by 1,300 jobs.