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Show dogs reunited with owners after van stolen
Four show dogs that were missing after their owners’ van was stolen Saturday in Portland, Oregon, have been reunited with their Washington owners3 days ago
Couple killed with 3 children in Washington state fire ID’d
A woman and man who died along with three of their children when their house caught fire have been identified by a family member.3 days ago
Feds send $930 million to curb ‘crisis’ of US West wildfires
The U.S. is directing $930 million toward reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from national forests8 days ago
WA medical board: Idaho doctor peddled false COVID-19 claims
The Washington state Medical Commission has accused a medical doctor in Idaho of violating standards related to COVID-19 and patient care.8 days ago
Gates Foundation takes up question of its own power
Does The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have too much power and influence?9 days ago
Lake Stevens police shoot, kill man suspected in car theft
Police on Friday shot and killed a man suspected of stealing a car north of Snohomish in Lake Stevens, law enforcement officials said.9 days ago
For some without a home, airport is source of shelter
The homelessness crisis in Seattle is often highly visible, with many people living in camps, and tent but there are those who are trying to stay invisible10 days ago
Bill would force period tracking apps to follow privacy laws
When the Supreme Court last June stripped away constitutional protections for abortion, concerns grew over the use of period-tracking apps10 days ago
What’s known, what’s next in Idaho stabbing case
The criminal case against a man accused of stabbing to death four University of Idaho students last November is underway14 days ago
Sheriff’s deputy won’t be charged in death of police officer
A sheriff’s deputy in Washington state who mistakenly shot and killed an off-duty police officer will not face criminal charges.14 days ago
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. 115 days ago
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 pandemic17 days ago
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 shortage18 days ago
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.21 days ago
Washington Democratic Party Chair Podlodowski stepping down
Washington State Democratic Party Chair Tina Podlodowski is leaving the role after six years.22 days ago
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.25 days ago
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.28 days ago
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.29 days ago
Southwest Airlines flight cancellations continue to snowball
Families hoping to catch a Southwest Airlines flight after days of cancellations, missing luggage and missed family connections1 month ago
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.1 month ago
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.1 month ago
Man shot by police in southwest Washington dies
A southwest Washington man has died at a hospital after Kelso police shot him over the weekend while responding to a call reporting he was armed, “suicidal and homicidal.”1 month ago
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.1 month ago