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Fisherman Mike Vorak sells Dungeness crabs off his boat. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/Getty Imag...
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Dungeness crab harvest delayed off Washington, Oregon coast

The key Dungeness crab harvest areas from Klipsan Beach, Washington, to Cape Falcon, Oregon, will not open until Feb. 1
4 years ago
Associated Press

Washington lawmakers convene for 105-day session

Lawmakers in Washington state returned to Olympia on Monday to begin a 105-day legislative session, the first one fully in person since the COVID-19 pandemic
4 years ago
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Lisa Bauman, Associated Press

Washington state’s legislative session starting Monday

Washington state legislative leaders appeared largely aligned with Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee in citing homelessness and a significant housing shortage
4 years ago
An attendee at Planned Parenthood's Bans Off Our Bodies rally for abortion rights holds a sign read...
Andrew Selsky, Associated Press

Idaho court tosses lawsuits aiming to block abortion bans

Idaho’s Constitution does not implicitly enshrine abortion as a fundamental right, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday as it dismissed a series of lawsuits brought by Planned Parenthood.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Washington Democratic Party Chair Podlodowski stepping down

Washington State Democratic Party Chair Tina Podlodowski is leaving the role after six years.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Man charged in Washington armed courthouse standoff

A man accused of carrying guns into a Washington state courthouse earlier this month is facing felony and misdemeanor charges.
4 years ago
Edina, Mn., Thurs., Mar. 7, 2002--Kim Gaddes ("39 years old and holding") undergoes Botox injection...
Claire Rush, Associated Press

Washington sues plastic surgery provider for fake reviews

A Seattle-area plastic surgery provider is facing a federal lawsuit for allegedly posting fake positive reviews online and intimidating or bribing patients to remove negative reviews, Washington state prosecutors said Thursday.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Soccer legend Pelé had an important Seattle connection

Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won three World Cups and became a commanding sports figures of the last century, has died.
4 years ago
Claire Rush, Associated Press

Deaths, flooding as storm hit Oregon and Washington state

A winter storm that brought powerful wind gusts to Oregon on Tuesday caused at least two fatal car accidents that left four people dead, preliminary police investigations have found.
4 years ago
David Koenig, Associated Press

Southwest Airlines flight cancellations continue to snowball

Families hoping to catch a Southwest Airlines flight after days of cancellations, missing luggage and missed family connections
4 years ago
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Claire Rush, Associated Press

Travel woes ongoing in Washington state amid winter storm

Freezing rain, ice and snowy conditions complicated road and air travel in Washington state, where mountainous portions of two major roadways were closed in both directions Saturday afternoon, officials said.
4 years ago
Associated Press

Flu deaths rise to 40 in Washington state, vaccines urged

The flu is spreading at a high rate in Washington state with deaths at higher rates than are usually seen at this point in the season, according to health officials.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Crabbers, fishermen seek US aid after disaster declaration

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s disaster declaration for certain salmon and crab fisheries in Washington and Alaska opens the door for financial relief as part of an omnibus spending bill being negotiated by U.S. lawmakers.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Couple who traveled to South Dakota with dead girl arrested

Police in Mitchell, South Dakota said Thursday they were investigating a couple who traveled from Washington state with the body of a dead eight-year-old girl
4 years ago
Associated Press

Seafood company sues over terminated fish farming pen leases

Cooke Aquaculture has filed an appeal against Washington state’s decision to end its leases for fish farming in state waters with net pens.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Bail set at $1.5M for man accused in Wash. casino stabbing

A judge has set bail at $1.5 million for a man accused of stabbing four people Monday night at a Washington casino and leading police on a high-speed chase.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Inslee proposes billions for housing, would need voter OK

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee proposed Wednesday that state spending during the next two years prioritize housing
4 years ago
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Gene Johnson, Associated Press

4 people stabbed at Washington state casino, man arrested

A man at a poker table went on a sudden, unprovoked attack at a casino in Washington state Monday night, stabbing or slashing four people
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Hawaii police: Swimmer in stable condition after shark bite

For the second time in less than a week, Hawaii officials put up shark warning signs after a shark bit a man Tuesday.
4 years ago
Associated Press

Washington state couple to face Jan. 6 insurrection charges

Two people who live outside Tacoma, Washington, have been charged with illegally entering the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Armed man arrested after standoff at Washington courthouse

A courthouse in Washington state was locked down for several hours on Monday as authorities negotiated with and later arrested an armed man
4 years ago
Mississippi State coach Mike Leach talks with Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin before an NCAA college ...
Associated Press

Former WSU coach Mike Leach hospitalized in Jackson

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach was hospitalized Sunday after what the university called “a personal health issue” that happened at his home in Starkville.
4 years ago
Associated Press

Hawaii search ends for snorkeler missing after shark spotted

The search for a Washington state woman whose husband couldn’t find her after spotting a shark while they were snorkeling in Hawaii was called off Friday.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

District to pay $5M over teen’s death at football practice

A Washington school district will pay $5.25 million to the family of a high school student who died from a heart attack during a 2018 football practice.
4 years ago