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.
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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…
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Woman, man found dead in fire at Seattle homeless encampment
The deadly blaze took place in the city’s Mount Baker neighborhood.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bank robber who appeared on TV show sentenced
Richard T. Young pleaded guilty in Island County Superior Court June 4 and got two years in prison.
Northwest
Feds could restrict West Coast salmon fishing to help orcas
NOAA Fisheries is taking public comment on the plan, which wouldn’t affect tribes.
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Supreme Court considers whether Inslee’s veto went too far
Lawmakers contend he exceeded his authority. The governor argues what he did was legal and necessary.
Northwest
Deep-red Idaho sees growing clash between GOP and far right
The atmosphere is so charged that lawmakers spent extra to bring more police to the Statehouse.
Northwest
Rail union: Sabotage caused Washington oil-train derailment
Seven train cars carrying crude oil derailed and five caught fire in Custer, Washington, last December.
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Ex-mayor in NE Washington sentenced for stealing funds
She said her husband left her, causing her to have a breakdown and fall into addiction.