Northwest
Boeing, Costco commit millions to social justice programs
Combined the companies are set to invest over $35 million to iniatives in a pair of big-dollar moves.
Northwest
Alaska man charged with arson for Seattle protest fire
The 19-year-old allegedly set a fire at the city’s East Precinct police building on Monday.
Northwest
Court: Portland crowd control covers journalists, observers
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily lifted a lower court’s injunction on use of force.
Northwest
Father of man killed in Seattle protest zone files $3B claim
Horace Lorenzo Anderson, 19, was shot June 20 near the Capitol Hill Organized Protest (CHOP) zone.
Business
Boeing Max breakthrough has key Europe tests set for Canada
The move gets around health-related U.S. travel restrictions.
Northwest
State continues to see decline in new, total jobless claims
The number of new claims last week — 18,389 — was down 16.2% from the previous week.
Northwest
Seattle officer on leave over comments, conduct at protest
“They pay me like 200-grand a year to babysit … these knuckleheads,” the officer allegedly said.
Northwest
Secretary of state issues new postage rule for ballots
County officials must use first-class mail when sending ballots to voters within 15 days of Election Day.
Northwest
ACLU sues over Homeland Security action in Portland protests
The lawsuit also alleges that the acting director of the department was improperly appointed.
Northwest
King County Council reverses course on Juneteenth holiday
The paid day off to celebrate the announcement that slaves were free would cost $4.8 million a year.
Northwest
Bremerton hospital reports outbreak of 45 cases of COVID-19
30 staff members and 15 patients have been infected.
Local News
Common dolphin seen splashing around Whidbey’s Penn Cove
A couple of pods came up to Washington in the summer of 2016 and one pod decided to…
Northwest
Kent police officer pleads not guilty to murder charge
Jeff Nelson is accused of fatally shooting an unarmed man suspected of disorderly conduct.
Northwest
Portland police tear gas protesters attacking station
Some protesters lit a dumpster on fire and used it as a shield as they approached the precinct…
Northwest
Northwest Briefly: 11 people rescued after 2 boats crash
The vessels sank near Astoria, Oregon, but everybody was rescued, the Coast Guard said.
Northwest
Loss of college football games a blow for Pullman businesses
Many depend on visitors attracted by football games, graduation and other special events.
Northwest
States respond to areas of outdoor overcrowding
State park sites are being overwhelmed this summer.
Northwest
Dueling demonstrations turn violent in downtown Portland
The Justice Center in recent weeks has been the target of left-wing protesters.
Local News
Diners are eating it up at food truck events near Lynnwood
The small businesses on wheels are gathering where most people now work and spend their time — home.
Northwest
Seattle mayor to veto city council’s police department cuts
They would include reducing the police force by as many as 100 officers and cutting salaries.