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Clarkston School District brings students back to class in person with hybrid model

The Clarkston School District in southeast Washington brought students back to campus on Wednesday for a hybrid learning model.

6 years ago

Messages to Seattleites while city leaders are on summer break

While the Seattle City Council is on a break and Mayor Jenny Durkan hasn't addressed recent violence on Capitol Hill, Gee and Ursula have messages for residents.

6 years ago

SPD sergeant placed on leave pending investigation for actions at protest

A police sergeant in Seattle is being investigated for improper actions during an Aug. 13 protest, and has been placed on paid administrative leave.

6 years ago

Workers say St. Michael Medical Center outbreak could have been prevented

Some workers at Bremerton's St. Michael Medical Center say the COVID-19 outbreak there might have been prevented with better protection and notification.

6 years ago

Puget Sound charter school let students meet teachers before virtual learning

Impact Public Schools, which runs public charter schools in the Puget Sound area, is emphasizing student-teacher relationships before class begins.

6 years ago

Police precinct vandalized, one officer injured during protests Monday

One police officer was injured and one arrest was made Monday after protests that began at Cal Anderson Park. The West Precinct was vandalized and damaged.

6 years ago

Former WA Attorney General: Trump claim of total authority as president is ‘false’

Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna on presidential emergency action documents and authority as president. He says they're worrisome, but trusts our system of checks and balances.

6 years ago

Pierce County Sheriff candidate: ‘We’re not a reflection of our community’

Cyndie Fajardo is running for Pierce County Sheriff and she makes her case, emphasizing a more diverse force that better reflects the community.

6 years ago

Letters to the editor: A voice for blue collar workers and no comments

Have something to say? Drop us a line here. We may publish your Letter to the Editor on MyNorthwest.com.

6 years ago

FDA authorizes COVID-19 plasma treatment, but more testing needed

The FDA has given an emergency use authorization to plasma treatment for coronavirus, but more testing is needed. Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen discusses.

6 years ago

Auburn police officer pleads not guilty to murder charges, placed on house arrest

An Auburn police officer, Jeff Nelson, charged with second-degree murder has been placed on house arrest at $500,000 bail.

6 years ago

COVID-19 updates: Washington sees increase of 441 cases

The state Department of Health reports nearly 73,000 cases of coronavirus in Washington state. The DOH says 1,890 people have died from the virus.

6 years ago

Snohomish County council president hopes budget cuts don’t hit sheriff’s department

Snohomish County is looking at a potential 10% cut to its general fun in 2021 and Executive Dave Somers said that could mean hundreds of county employees could lose their jobs.

6 years ago

Pacific Lutheran University offering tuition-free year to offset COVID interruption

Alan Belton, Pacific Lutheran University President, explains their "Plus Year" program, which is year of tuition free school due to COVID.

6 years ago

Gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp: Washington is not a business friendly state

Gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp discusses his belief that state spending is out of control and hurting the pockets of Washingtonians.

6 years ago

Pierce County Sheriff’s Office gaining officers from Seattle police exodus

Ed Troyer of Pierce County Sheriff’s Office says they’re getting a ton of interest from Seattle police officers.

6 years ago

National Lawyers Guild: SPD targeting observers at protests ‘out of fear illegal conduct will be exposed’

The National Lawyers Guild spoke out this week against recent conduct by Seattle police officers against legal observers at a SoDo protest over the weekend.

6 years ago

King County Prosecutor charges Auburn police officer with second-degree murder

The King County Prosecutor's Office is charging an Auburn police officer with second-degree murder and assault from a May 2019 fatal shooting.

6 years ago

Kent mayor says 50% cut to police budget is ‘reckless’

Mayor Dana Ralph says she's not going to propose a defunding of Kent police in her budget presented to council at the end of September, but she is open to conversation.