Auction of greenhouse gases generates $300m for Washington
Washington state’s first auction of greenhouse-gas pollution allowances has generated an estimated $300 million businesses, people and lawmakers see the cost of emitting greenhouse gases.3 years ago
Many kids are struggling in school, but do their parents know?
It’s widely known that the pandemic set back students across the country. But many parents don’t realize that includes their own child.3 years ago
Trump says an indictment would not end presidential campaign
Former President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would continue his third presidential campaign even if indicted.3 years ago
Amazon pauses construction on 2nd headquarters in Virginia
Amazon is pausing construction of its second headquarters in Virginia following the shifting landscape of remote work.3 years ago
Ex-Pierce County sheriff’s sergeant sentenced for choking girlfriend, threatening her with machete
A former Pierce County sheriff’s sergeant has been sentenced for choking his girlfriend and threatening her with a machete.3 years ago
Labor judge: Starbucks violated worker rights in union fight
A federal labor judge has ordered Starbucks to reinstate seven fired workers, reopen a shuttered location and stop infringing on workers’ rights3 years ago
Bill to legalize duplexes, fourplexes in Washington advances
A bill that would legalize duplexes and fourplexes in most neighborhoods in nearly every Washington city has cleared another committee in the state Legislature.3 years ago
Puyallup man accused in substation vandalism is released from custody
A federal judge issued the order for Matthew Greenwood, 32, after renewed efforts by his attorney to get Greenwood into a drug-treatment facility.4 years ago
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 owners4 years 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.4 years 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 forests4 years 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.4 years ago
Gates Foundation takes up question of its own power
Does The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have too much power and influence?4 years 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.4 years 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 invisible4 years 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 apps4 years 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 underway4 years 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.4 years 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. 14 years 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 pandemic4 years 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 shortage4 years 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.4 years ago
Washington Democratic Party Chair Podlodowski stepping down
Washington State Democratic Party Chair Tina Podlodowski is leaving the role after six years.4 years ago
