Local News
Lightning strikes ferry near Edmonds
No one was injured on the boat, but the lightning affected the navigation system.
Northwest
University of Washington virus outbreak continues to grow
There were 238 positive cases as of Monday morning among 16 sororities and fraternities.
Northwest
Portland police arrest 26 during protests
Protesters gathered outside a police precinct and blocked streets late Saturday night.
Northwest
Moses Lake man killed, wife injured by their own dog
The sheriff’s office said the dog appeared to be a pit bull or similar mix.
Local News
New book leads you to the water’s edge on Whidbey Island
A little local know-how goes a long way in finding accessible beaches.
Northwest
Seattle’s Elephant Car Wash to shutter, pink sign to be saved
Rumors have swirled surrounding a demolition permit for the site was filed Oct. 7.
Local News
Wildfires, forest health are key issues in race to lead DNR
Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson is challenging incumbent Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz.
Northwest
State AG office says fired investigator showed poor judgment
Cloyd Steiger allegedly made a scene and stiffed a waitress on her tip for wearing a BLM button.
Northwest
Washington eviction moratorium extended through Dec. 31
The moratorium, in place since March and extended a few times, was to expire next week.
Northwest
US officials: Climate change not a threat to rare wolverine
Research indicates there will be enough snow in the mountains for them despite warming temperatures.
Northwest
ACLU sues over state suspending licenses due to unpaid fines
The organization argues the system unconstitutionally favors wealthier people.
Local News
Inslee, Culp joust on COVID, climate, crime in feisty debate
In their only televised match-up, the two gubernatorial candidates differed on pretty much everything.
Northwest
Watch the debate: Gov. Jay Inslee vs. challenger Loren Culp
The candidates for Washington governor faced off for the only time before the Nov. 3 election.
Business
Government probes Microsoft’s plan to hire more Black people
The U.S. Labor Dept. is asking the company to prove it’s not making illegal race-based decisions.
Northwest
DOJ lawyer in Seattle: ‘America deserves better’ than Barr
Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Dion made the remark in a letter published in The Seattle Times.
Northwest
Coronavirus cases in UW student outbreak top 200
It is still unknown if anyone was hospitalized or has experienced severe symptoms.
Northwest
Police arrest 16 protesters in Seattle’s Capitol Hill area
Several buildings in the area were spray-painted with anti-police graffiti.
Northwest
Nurses at Yakima hospital file complaint over conditions
The complaint says staffing and sanitation practices are putting people at risk during the pandemic.
Northwest
Bellingham man’s date with Canadian girlfriend was spendy
Turns out he was in violation of Canada’s Quarantine Act.
Northwest
Three more Asian giant hornets found in Whatcom County
Twelve sights of the “murder hornets” have now been reported in the county since 2019.