Northwest
Youth climate activists try to bring back federal lawsuit
The Oregon plaintiffs say the nation’s fossil fuel-based energy system is unconstitutional.
Local News
Homecoming: Gray whales return to Whidbey waters
The gentle giants include a well-known gray that has been coming back each year for 30 years.
Local News
First lady visits Whidbey to meet with military families
Jill Biden was on a West Coast listening tour of bases to learn of their challenges and obstacles.
Northwest
State House approves bill for Billy Frank Jr. statue
The Nisqually tribal member, who died in 2014, was a champion of treaty rights and the environment.
Northwest
Whidbey group sues state over Navy plan for training in parks
The complaint also alleges that Parks and Rec violated state law governing the use of public lands.
Business
Seattle’s Brown Paper Tickets to pay $9 million in restitution
During the pandemic, so many events were canceled that the company lost control of its cash flow.
Northwest
Washington House approves measure to limit evictions
Landlords would need a specific reason to kick out tenants. The bill will now go to the Senate.
Local News
Jill Biden tours 2 Washington bases, including NAS Whidbey
It was part of a tour of military bases nationwide to listen to families about the challenges they…
Northwest
Southern resident orca born last year confirmed to be female
Researchers call it a promising sign as the sustainability of the population depends on viable females.
Local News
What candidates say, wear in voter pamphlets may change
Lawmakers seek uniformity in how counties and state treat candidate statements and ballot arguments
Northwest
Dozens may have been under-vaccinated in Port Townsend error
People who received doses March 4 can be tested to see if they have the proper antibodies.
Northwest
MacKenzie Scott marries Seattle teacher after Bezos divorce
The groom taught chemistry at the private Lakeside School, where Scott’s children attended.
Local News
Washington Senate approves new tax on high capital gains
The measure would impose a 7% tax on the sale of stocks, bonds and other assets in excess…
Northwest
55,000 in Washington may have to repay unemployment benefits
Some failed to respond to requests for information and became ineligible for money they received.
Northwest
Whatcom County sees 13 new B.1.1.7 variant COVID-19 cases
Snohomish County has 2 known cases of the mutation, also called the “U.K. variant.”
Northwest
Vaccine eligibility to expand to more groups on March 22
Included will be workers in agriculture and grocery stores, as well as law enforcement and others.
Northwest
Seattle teachers vote to stay out of classrooms
The union said it has no confidence that the district will keep educators safe during the pandemic.
Northwest
Senate OKs bill for graduating students to take bridge year
Seniors also could retake classes and boost grades that may have faltered during the pandemic.
Northwest
Pacific gray whales spotted in Puget Sound
They tend to congregate in waters off Whidbey Island and feed on ghost shrimp.
Northwest
Cashmere mom wins custody case that straddles two countries
A Chelan County judge ruled that Saudi Arabian courts did not provide the woman with due process.