NHL’s Kraken get original music from Oscar winner Zimmer
With Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer as part of the ownership group, the Seattle Kraken were always going to have a cinematic element to their video productions.4 years ago
Washington wildfire caused by pyrotechnic, police seek tips
A wildfire in southwest Washington state that ballooned in size Sunday, causing regional air quality issues, may have been started by a firework or firearm, officials said.4 years ago
Washington GOP hopeful slams Seattle, Seahawks and Starbucks
In her first political campaign, Republican Senate candidate Tiffany Smiley is going after Washington state’s most well-known institutions.4 years ago
Wildfire smoke again pollutes Pacific Northwest air
The air quality west of the Cascades from Vancouver, British Columbia, south to Eugene, Oregon, has deteriorated again as wildfires continue to burn.4 years ago
Big ships in North Puget Sound asked to slow down for orcas
Big ships entering and leaving Puget Sound will be asked to slow down to reduce underwater noise in an effort to help the critically endangered orcas.4 years ago
$275M verdict for toxic exposures at Washington school
A jury in King County has awarded $275 million to ten students and parents who say they suffered serious neurological injuries from chemical exposure4 years ago
Wildfire in southwest Washington prompts evacuation orders
A wildfire fed by gusty winds and low humidity east of Vancouver, Washington, grew rapidly on Sunday, prompting authorities to order evacuations4 years ago
Bail for custodian accused of voyeurism set at $500K
A school custodian accused of secretly filming people in Vancouver, Washington, school restrooms for nearly a decade, has had bail set at $500,000.4 years ago
Ex-cop convicted of rape while on duty gets 14 years to life
A fired Spokane, Washington, police officer convicted of raping two women while on duty has been sentenced to 14 years to life in prison.4 years ago
Fall COVID-19 surge could happen in Pacific Northwest
Health officials in Washington and Oregon said Thursday that a fall and winter COVID surge is likely headed to the Pacific Northwest after months of relatively low case levels.4 years ago
Report: Lawmaker ‘engaged in abusive and bullying conduct’
A workplace conduct investigation released this week found that Rep. Melanie Morgan “engaged in abusive and bullying conduct” and took retaliatory actions against a policy analyst4 years ago
Washington House seat in play amid increased polarization
For years, the Republican district in southwest Washington has evaded Democrats. Now, the incumbent is ousted for her vote to impeach President Trump4 years ago
Court overturns woman’s conviction for soliciting to kill ex
An appeals court has overturned a Mount Vernon woman’s conviction for soliciting to kill her former husband.4 years ago
Alaska’s Bering snow crab, king crab seasons canceled
Alaska officials have canceled the fall Bristol Bay red king crab harvest, and for the first time, have also scrapped the winter harvest of smaller snow crab.4 years ago
6 wolves poisoned in northeast Washington, reward offered
Six wolves found dead this year in northeast Washington were poisoned and a reward is being offered for tips leading to a conviction in the case4 years ago
State pays $2.75 million to Monroe woman in highway crash
Washington state has agreed to pay $2.75 million to a woman who was seriously hurt in a rollover crash involving a state Department of Transportation vehicle on Highway 522.4 years ago
FAA issues warning about type of seaplane that crashed
Federal authorities have issued a warning about a part of the tail in the type of seaplane that crashed in Washington state’s Puget Sound last month, killing 10 people.4 years ago
Washington state’s fire season lightest in a decade
Washington state this year has had the fewest square miles burned in a decade following the second- and third-worst fire seasons on record in 2020 and 2021.4 years ago
Fish and Wildlife shoots wrong wolf, more attacks confirmed
Wolves from two packs in northeast Washington state have attacked more cattle4 years ago
Respite center opens to families of those who died in combat
A respite center for families in the United States who have lost loved ones in combat since 9/11 will open Friday on Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula.4 years ago
Amazon sues Washington’s labor agency over alleged hazards
Amazon has sued Washington state’s labor agency following disputes with regulators over citations and fines imposed on the company for worker safety issues.4 years ago
Mariners end two decades of misery returning to postseason
Baseball is fun again in the Pacific Northwest in a way that it hasn’t been in more than two decades. The longest postseason drought in the four major professional sports ended Friday night when the Mariners earned a long-coveted spot in the Major League Baseball playoffs.4 years ago
Washington kills 2 wolves to prevent preying on cattle
Biologists working for Washington have killed two members of the Leadpoint wolf pack this week in an effort to stop the pack from preying on cattle4 years ago
