Evacuations eased for Index, Washington, as wildfire slows
The growth of a wildfire northeast of Seattle near Stevens Pass has slowed, allowing mandatory evacuations to be eased for the town of Index, Washington, days after the blaze sent residents and hikers scrambling to leave.4 years ago
Employees at timber company Weyerhaeuser strike over wages
Employees who work for timber company Weyerhaeuser in Oregon and Washington are on strike, citing low wage increases and high health care premiums. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which represents more than 1,100 Weyerhaeuser employees, said employees walked off the job Tuesday, KOIN 6 News reported. Negotiations for a new bargaining agreement with […]4 years ago
Corrections fined for violating tuberculosis outbreak rules
The Washington state Department of Corrections was fined more than $84,000 for reportedly failing to follow safety rules meant to stop the spread of disease at its Aberdeen prison.4 years ago
Sue Bird’s career ends as Aces top Storm to reach Finals
Sue Bird’s career came to an end Tuesday night as Chelsea Gray scored 15 of her 31 points in the fourth quarter and the Las Vegas Aces advanced to the WNBA Finals with a 97-92 win over the Seattle Storm in Game 4 of their semifinal series.4 years ago
Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier guilty of child sex crimes
A former staff sergeant stationed at JBLM on Tuesday pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to charges related to traveling to foreign countries for child sex crimes.4 years ago
Ichiro expresses gratitude entering Mariners Hall of Fame
Ichiro Suzuki was inducted into the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame on Saturday night, giving his entire 16-minute speech in English while reflecting on his career.4 years ago
Washington to follow California in phasing out gas vehicles
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said his state will follow California and prohibit the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035.4 years ago
3 arrested in Washington State in yoga tax fraud case
Three leaders of a multimillion dollar international yoga network that promoted itself as “Yoga to the People” before closing down amid published reports that it operated like a cult were arrested Wednesday in Washington State4 years ago
Agencies, tribes work to stop growth of invasive crab
Agencies, tribes and groups across Washington state are working to limit the growth of European green crab populations.4 years ago
Officials search for inmate who escaped Lincoln County jail
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an inmate that escaped a jail in eastern Washington state.4 years ago
Washington regulators fine wireless company after fatal fall
Washington state regulators fined a Pennyslvania wireless company $12,000 for safety violations after the death of a cellphone tower worker near Arlington last year.4 years ago
Snohomish County prison worker charged with unsafe gun storage after suicide
Prosecutors said a state prisons employee didn’t properly secure the gun her 12-year-old son used to die by suicide, leading to a first-of-its-kind criminal charge in Snohomish County.4 years ago
Stewart has 23 points, Storm beat Mystics 86-83 in Game 1
Breanna Stewart had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Jewell Loyd scored 12 of her 16 points in the final five minutes and the fourth-seeded Seattle Storm beat the fifth-seeded Washington Mystics 86-83 on Thursday night.4 years ago
Fire closes highway, prompts evacuations near Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A wildfire has closed part of a highway and prompted mandatory evacuations south of Spokane.4 years ago
Trucker sentenced for smuggling $2.5M of meth through Whatcom County border crossing
A Canadian trucker was sentenced to four years in prison for smuggling more than $2.5 million of methamphetamine from the U.S. into Canada through a Whatcom County border crossing.4 years ago
Port Orchard man sentenced to probation for involvement in Capitol riot
A Port Orchard, Washington, man has been sentenced to three years of probation, including 30 days of intermittent confinement, for his involvement in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection.4 years ago
Seattle ambulance contractor pays $1.4M in fines
The private ambulance contractor for the Seattle Fire Department paid nearly $1.4 million last year for violating the terms of its contract with Seattle and arriving late to calls.4 years ago
Coast Guard responds to oil spill near San Juan Island
The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a diesel spill off the west coast of Washington state’s San Juan Island after a 49-foot (15-meter) fishing vessel sank with an estimated 2,600 gallons (9,854 liters) of fuel on board.4 years ago
FBI seized top secret documents in Trump estate search
“Not only will I not oppose the release of documents," Trump said. "I am going a step further by ENCOURAGING the immediate release of those documents.”4 years ago
State helping fight fire threatening WA homes, sewer plant
A fire threatening homes, infrastructure and a sewer plant in central Washington has prompted a state response, including aircraft.4 years ago
Oregon ski area sued over Tacoma child’s death
The parents of a 9-year-old child who died skiing at Mt. Bachelor ski area in central Oregon last year have filed a $49 million wrongful death lawsuit against the resort and its parent company, Powdr Corp.4 years ago
Spokane doctor accused in kidnapping for hire plot pleads guilty
A Spokane medical doctor accused of hiring someone on the dark web to kidnap his estranged wife pleaded guilty Wednesday to two counts of threats in interstate commerce as part of a plea deal.4 years ago
