Local News
Dead ‘murder hornet’ found in Marysville, a first for county
It could be from a previous season, scientists say, because males don’t typically emerge this early.
Northwest
Jury deciding if immigration detainees must get minimum wage
People being held at the detention center in Tacoma currently earn $1 a day for cooking and cleaning.
Business
Airbus-Boeing deal eases US-EU tensions but conflicts remain
For now, though, a truce in the Boeing-Airbus dispute goes a long way toward repairing a huge relationship.
Northwest
Grays Harbor health officials try to counter vaccine myths
Fears that the COVID-19 shot causes infertility are running rampant, they say.
Northwest
Hiking trail app will help avoid crowded Northwest trails
The app is currently functional in Kittitas, Grant, Douglas, Chelan, and Okanogan counties.
Northwest
Seattle police officer struck, killed in I-5 accident
Officer reportedly was driving home from work when she pulled over on the interstate to help.
Northwest
Body of missing Oregon man found in Maine lake
Authorities had been searching for him since June 8.
Northwest
Portland cops union contract negotiations head to mediation
If agreement isn’t reached, an arbitrator will review each sides’ “last best offer” and pick one.
Northwest
Fire destroys bar days after owner testified in murder trial
The cause of the blaze near Yakima hasn’t been determined and whether it was connected to the trial…
Northwest
Woman, man found dead in fire at Seattle homeless encampment
The deadly blaze took place in the city’s Mount Baker neighborhood.
Northwest
Deer foaming at the mouth, dropping dead in San Juan Islands
Residents reported more than 50 dead deer to state and local wildlife officials since early May.
Northwest
Bothell man sentenced for illegally trading Amazon stock
He got confidential information from his wife, who was an Amazon finance employee at the time.
Local News
Gambling Commission OKs pacts with tribes for sports betting
Agreements with the Tulalips, Stillaguamish and 13 other tribes await approval by the governor and the feds.
Local News
Gambling Commission OKs sports betting at tribal casinos
The proposal involves 15 tribes, including the Tulalips and Stillaguamish, and now goes to the governor.
Northwest
State’s unemployment recipients must look for work after July 4
The change comes after Washington reported the third straight weekly decline in jobless claims.
Northwest
Mayor: Seattle first to fully vaccinate 70% of residents
The city will launch new efforts to support reopening stores, restaurants, and arts and culture programs.
Northwest
Washington’s ‘joints for jabs’ vaccine program falling flat
Some health care providers are queasy about setting up a clinic on the site of a marijuana business.
Northwest
Washington can expect a warmer, drier summer — and more fires
The Department of Natural Resources has responded to 615 wildfires across the state since January.
Local News
Inslee names new head of ESD; vax lottery winners contacted
The governor chose acting commissioner Cami Feek to lead the Employment Security Department.
Northwest
Debt collector to return $475K to Washington consumers
AG Bob Ferguson took Machol & Johannes to court for filing improper wage-garnishment applications.