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Winds and heavy rain could lead to landslides, flooding
Harsh weather conditions are predicted this weekend. Travel over the passes could be challenging.
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145 employees at Costco near Yakima positive for COVID-19
The store remains open. More positive test results are expected.
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Pandemic, protests and ‘murder hornets’ top state stories
The coronavirus outbreak was voted Washington’s top news story of 2020 by the Associated Press staff.
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Only a fraction of vaccine has been used in Washington
Health officials estimate that about 500,000 people qualify for vaccination in the top priority group.
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Gov. Inslee extends ban on indoor dining, other restrictions
An updated reopening plan for stores, restaurants and gatherings will be released next week.
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Washington state vaccinates high-risk inmates, prison staff
At the Monroe Correctional Complex, the state DOC reported 79 inmates tested positive for COVID-19.
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Bomb threat prompts evacuation of Leavenworth
A male caller told a 911 dispatcher that he had placed an explosive device in a garbage can.
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Monroe inmate linked to Burien rape, Federal Way murder
After his 2019 sentencing for a robbery, the suspect’s DNA was entered into a criminal database.
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Derailed oil cars removed from Whatcom County accident site
BNSF Railway said 10 cars derailed in all, which was several more than previously reported.
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2 winter storms expected to dump snow in the Cascades
Some of the higher elevations in the mountains could reach 4 to 5 feet of new snow by…
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Virus vaccine distributed at site of first deadly cluster
More than 40 people connected with Life Care Center of Kirkland died.
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Child, grandparents stranded in national forest are rescued
Their car got stuck in an area with downed trees and snow while they were looking for a…
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Eviction moratorium extended through March in Washington
It bans, with limited exceptions, residential evictions and late fees on unpaid rent.
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Train derails after collision in Central Washington
Three locomotives and eight empty grain cars derailed after colliding with a truck.
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Train cars carrying crude oil derail, burn in Whatcom County
The town of Custer was evacuated and I-5 was closed as a plume of black smoke rose from…
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Tensions rise when protesters try to enter Oregon’s Capitol
The Legislature was holding a special session, with limited access, to deal with COVID-19 and wildfires.
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Gov. Inslee issues travel restrictions over new virus strain
Passengers who arrive from the United Kingdom and South Africa will need to quarantine for 14 days.
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Priest exonerated after abuse allegations by Ellensburg man
The man had said he was abused as a boy and sued last year. But the allegation has…
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Farm company fined $2 million after 2 workers die of virus
Gebbers Farm in the Central Washington town of Brewster disputed an investigation’s findings.
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Senate investigators fault FAA over Boeing jet, safety
In a report, the Senate Commerce Committee said the FAA continues to retaliate against whistleblowers.