Gates Foundation takes up question of its own power
Does The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have too much power and influence?2 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.2 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 invisible2 years ago
Bill would force period tracking apps to follow privacy laws
When the聽Supreme Court last June stripped away constitutional protections for abortion, concerns grew over the use of period-tracking apps2 years ago
What鈥檚 known, what鈥檚 next in Idaho stabbing case
The criminal case against a man accused of stabbing to death four University of Idaho students last November is underway2 years ago
Sheriff鈥檚 deputy won鈥檛 be charged in death of police officer
A sheriff鈥檚 deputy in Washington state who mistakenly shot and killed an off-duty police officer will not face criminal charges.2 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. 12 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 pandemic2 years ago
Washington state鈥檚 legislative session starting Monday
Washington state legislative leaders appeared largely aligned with Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee in citing homelessness and a significant housing shortage2 years ago
Idaho court tosses lawsuits aiming to block abortion bans
Idaho鈥檚 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.2 years ago
Washington Democratic Party Chair Podlodowski stepping down
Washington State Democratic Party Chair Tina Podlodowski is leaving the role after six years.2 years ago
Man charged in Washington armed courthouse standoff
A man accused of carrying guns into a Washington state courthouse earlier this month is facing felony and misdemeanor charges.2 years ago
Washington sues plastic surgery provider for fake reviews
A Seattle-area plastic surgery provider is facing a federal lawsuit for allegedly posting fake positive reviews online and intimidating or bribing patients to remove negative reviews, Washington state prosecutors said Thursday.2 years ago
Deaths, flooding as storm hit Oregon and Washington state
A winter storm that brought powerful wind gusts to Oregon on Tuesday caused at least two fatal car accidents that left four people dead, preliminary police investigations have found.2 years ago
Southwest Airlines flight cancellations continue to snowball
Families hoping to catch a Southwest Airlines flight after days of cancellations, missing luggage and missed family connections2 years ago
Travel woes ongoing in Washington state amid winter storm
Freezing rain, ice and snowy conditions complicated road and air travel in Washington state, where mountainous portions of two major roadways were closed in both directions Saturday afternoon, officials said.2 years ago
Flu deaths rise to 40 in Washington state, vaccines urged
The flu is spreading at a high rate in Washington state with deaths at higher rates than are usually seen at this point in the season, according to health officials.2 years ago
Man shot by police in southwest Washington dies
A southwest Washington man has died at a hospital after Kelso police shot him over the weekend while responding to a call reporting he was armed, 鈥渟uicidal and homicidal.鈥�2 years ago
Crabbers, fishermen seek US aid after disaster declaration
The U.S. Department of Commerce鈥檚 disaster declaration for certain salmon and crab fisheries in Washington and Alaska opens the door for financial relief as part of an omnibus spending bill being negotiated by U.S. lawmakers.2 years ago
Couple who traveled to South Dakota with dead girl arrested
Police in Mitchell, South Dakota said Thursday they were investigating a couple who traveled from Washington state with the body of a dead eight-year-old girl2 years ago
Seafood company sues over terminated fish farming pen leases
Cooke Aquaculture has filed an appeal against Washington state鈥檚 decision to end its leases for fish farming in state waters with net pens.2 years ago
Bail set at $1.5M for man accused in Wash. casino stabbing
A judge has set bail at $1.5 million for a man accused of stabbing four people Monday night at a Washington casino and leading police on a high-speed chase.2 years ago
Inslee proposes billions for housing, would need voter OK
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee proposed Wednesday that state spending during the next two years prioritize housing2 years ago