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Demonstrators resist as crews arrive at Seattle protest zone
Mayor Jenny Durkan said the goal is to improve access for neighborhood residents.
Business
Boeing starts 777-X test flights in Moses Lake
Test operations are based in Everett and there is no plan to “overnight at Grant County International.”
Northwest
Amazon pays for rights to rename KeyArena ‘Climate Pledge’
The stadium will be the home for Seattle’s yet-to-be-named hockey team.
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Sheriffs object to Washington’s COVID mask mandate
Gov. Inslee was “disappointed in any law enforcement officer who would encourage illegal behavior.”
Northwest
Businesses sue Seattle over ‘occupied’ protest zone
The complaint says the city allowed the demonstrators to deprive people of their property rights.
Northwest
State continues work to clear unemployment benefit backlog
Over the past two weeks, the agency has been able to clear identity issues on 100,000 claims.
Northwest
Monsanto to pay $95M over PCB pollution in Washington state
The chemicals continue to imperil the health of protected salmon and orcas.
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Washington travelers to Northeast states are told to isolate
Governors are warily eying states with rising COVID-19 cases, to keep history from repeating itself.
Northwest
Washington firefighters prepare for wildfires amid virus
Care is taken to avoid sharing tools, use separate vehicles and sanitize equipment after each shift.
Northwest
Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Tuesday news conference here
He is expected to discuss the state’s ongoing response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Northwest
Police investigate 3rd shooting near Seattle protest zone
A spokesperson at Harborview Medical Center said the man’s wounds were not life-threatening.
Northwest
What is the legacy of CHOP, Seattle’s 24/7 protest?
Sometimes it might look like a farmers market. At other times, it has the power of a groundswell.
Northwest
Mom called kids ‘zombies’ before their deaths, documents show
The case involves a couple’s doomsday beliefs and the mysterious deaths of their former spouses.
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EWU faculty senate votes no confidence in college president
The university’s board of trustees expressed no willingness to replace her.
Northwest
Virus is taking big toll on Yakima’s farm and food industry
Hospitals are filled to capacity and have started sending patients to neighboring counties.
Northwest
Small plane makes emergency landing on US Highway 101
The pilot was uninjured, and was able to maneuver the aircraft off the main roadway.
Northwest
Seattle to move to dismantle protest zone, mayor says
Questions around maintaining public safety in the area were heightened after this weekend’s shootings.
Local News
Need some scratch? Pig out on $5 bacon-scented lottery tix
“Bring Home the Bacon” has a cute cartoon pig and porky smell. Top prize in the state game…
Northwest
State schools superintendent sues over voter pamphlet language
The pamphlet is under review and is expected to go out to voters in July.
Northwest
Shooting in Seattle protest zone leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
The shooting happened at about 3 a.m. in the area near downtown known as CHOP.