Sue Bird at peace for what could be final game in Seattle
Seattle is currently the No. 4 seed ahead of Washington with a week left in the regular season.4 years ago
Sheriff’s Office deputy fired after jailed person found dead
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office in southeast Washington has fired a probationary corrections deputy after a person in custody was found unresponsive and died in a jail observation holding cell.4 years ago
WA Supreme Court rules on multiple benefits of trust lands
The Washington state Supreme Court on Thursday ruled the Department of Natural Resources can continue to manage state trust lands for the financial benefit of schools and other institutions.4 years ago
Seattle Chamber halts fight against city’s big business tax
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce will not appeal the latest court decision upholding the city’s tax on big businesses.4 years ago
Seattle mayor nominates new director of police board
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has announced his pick for the new civilian director of the Seattle Police Department’s Office of Police Accountability, which investigates police misconduct and recommends discipline to the police chief.4 years ago
Amazon sues admins of 10K Facebook groups over fake reviews
Amazon has filed a lawsuit against administrators of more than 10,000 Facebook groups it accuses of coordinating fake reviews in exchange for money or free products.4 years ago
Lawmakers, wildlife officials study E-bikes on trails
The use of electric bikes is surging, so lawmakers and wildlife officials are studying their impacts on trails to determine where they should be allowed.4 years ago
Washington Supreme Court to decide capital gains tax case
The Washington Supreme Court has agreed to review a decision by a lower court that overturned a new capital gains tax on high profit stocks, bonds and other assets.4 years ago
Japan’s ex-leader Shinzo Abe assassinated during a speech
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Friday on a street in western Japan by a gunman who opened fire on him as he delivered a campaign speech4 years ago
One scandal too many: British PM Boris Johnson resigns
Johnson, who took Britain out of the European Union and steered it through COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine was brought down by one too many scandals.4 years ago
Forest Service green-lights new monitors on Glacier Peak
The U.S. Forest Service has given the green light to install new seismometers on Glacier Peak, classified as one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the United States.4 years ago
New study says decrease in salmon threatens killer whales
Southern Resident killer whales have not had enough food for several years, which could affect their already small numbers.4 years ago
Puget Sound crabbing starts Friday
Crabbing seasons starts July 1 in most Puget Sound areas.4 years ago
I-84 reopens in Columbia River Gorge after crash, fuel spill
State transportation officials closed Interstate 84 Monday between Troutdale and The Dalles in Oregon along the Columbia River for hours Monday because of a crash that resulted in a fire and fuel spill.4 years ago
Nevada man sentenced for assault on Vegas-Seattle flight
A 41-year-old Nevada man has been ordered to serve six months home confinement and pay more than $49,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to assault and interference with crew members during a 2019 flight from Seattle to Las Vegas.4 years ago
Seattle starts work on bridge from market to waterfront
Seattle has started work on a new pedestrian bridge that will connect Pike Place Market to the downtown waterfront.4 years ago
Ex-Washington state employee pleads guilty to pandemic fraud
A former employee of Washington state’s Employment Security Department pleaded guilty to three federal felonies for exploiting his employment for personal enrichment and fraudulently distributing at least $360,000 in pandemic-related unemployment benefits, prosecutors said.4 years ago
WA, OR leaders skeptical about pausing gas taxes
President Joe Biden on Wednesday urged Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months and urged states to do the same at the local level.4 years ago
Jury awards $595,000 to Lummi tribe for salmon pen collapse
A Washington state jury on Wednesday awarded the Lummi Indian tribe $595,000 over the 2017 collapse of a net pen where Atlantic salmon were being raised.4 years ago
Seattle facing $117 million revenue shortfall in 2023
Seattle is facing a projected $117 million gap between revenues and expected expenditures in 2023, and the city’s budget chief says there’s no easy way to bridge the gap.4 years ago
Man charged in Fred Meyer shooting to continue treatment
The gunman accused of shooting two men inside the Richland Fred Meyer store needs mental health treatment before he can be tried for murder and attempted murder.4 years ago
Washington fines Portland contractor for water quality issue
Washington state ecology officials fined a Portland contractor $135,000 for repeated water quality violations while working at Ridgefield’s Vista Ridge subdivision.4 years ago
Conservation groups sue feds to protect old-growth forests
Six environmental groups sued officials of the Biden administration Tuesday, saying a Trump-era rule change that allowed logging of old-growth forests in the Pacific Northwest violates federal laws and was politically motivated.4 years ago
