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Pullman police settles lawsuit over alleged excessive force
A former Washington State University student suing the Pullman Police Department for $1 million settled his claim for an undisclosed amount.
Seattle woman dies after contracting rare form of brain-eating amoeba
When a 69-year-old Seattle woman had a seizure earlier this year, doctors at Swedish Medical Center thought she may have had a brain tumor. However during surgery, they discovered it was something much more unusual.
Ban on safe injection sites won’t be on King County ballot after state Supreme Court ruling
King County voters will not be deciding whether to ban safe injection sites after the state Supreme Court ruled that such an initiative tramples on the legislative authority of King County and the King County Board of Health.
Richland council considers marijuana advisory vote
The Richland City Council plans a workshop to discuss legalizing marijuana sales in Richland.
Officials: Fentanyl overdose deaths up 70 percent in state
Health officials say the number of people who died from an overdose of illicit fentanyl increased nearly 70 percent this year over last in Washington state.
New development priced for households making $75K or less
A Tacoma neighborhood under development aims to stay affordable by limiting buyers to households that make $75,000 or less.
Hate crime charge added to student suspected of vandalism
The Western Washington University student arrested in connection with on-campus racist and homophobic vandalism has been charged with a hate crime.
Congress OKs bill to allow killing sea lions to help salmon
Congress has agreed to make it easier to kill sea lions threatening fragile runs of salmon in the Northwest.
He was featured on ‘Wanted Wednesday.’ Richland fugitive’s Facebook negotiations go viral
A social-media savvy criminal is in jail after his promises to police on Facebook to turn himself in went viral.
Man pleads not guilty to injuring 8-month-old girl
A Washington state man accused of injuring an 8-month-old girl has pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Senate investigation of Fain rape allegation canceled
The planned investigation of a legislator accused of a 2007 rape during his re-election campaign was dropped Tuesday amid partisan recriminations.
Washington mental hospital sees rise in attacks
Attacks are on the rise at Western State Hospital, leaving patients, their families and health care workers fearful on a daily basis, an Associated Press investigation has found.
Richland marijuana initiative is not valid, says city attorney
A group trying to legalize marijuana sales in Richland says they may take their fight to court after the city’s attorney says their initiative is not valid.
2 men found fatally shot in Tacoma
Authorities say two people were shot to death in Tacoma.
It’s happening again: Inside Western Washington’s ‘Twin Peaks’ tourism
David Israel is a man who can appreciate a damn fine cup of coffee. In fact, I first met him in a coffee shop: a clean-cut, fresh-faced guy in a long black coat with a high and tight haircut, wearing a costume FBI badge with his name on it. It was his work attire. I ate a doughnut while I interviewed him, which seemed only appropriate: Israel is your ultimate guide to all things owl and log, to a world peopled by Audrey Horne and Big Ed and Laura Palmer, where the woods are full of creepy abandoned train cars and the owls are not what they seem.
Gov. Jay Inslee is raising money to explore presidential run
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is taking steps toward a presidential bid, forming a federal political-action committee and soliciting money he could use to travel to early 2020 primary and caucus states, the Seattle Times and the public radio Northwest News Network have learned.
Bezos’ preschools come as rich get richer, more generous
From Jeff Bezos’ free preschools to Andrew Carnegie’s public libraries, education stands out as a favorite cause among America’s wealthiest people.
Police seek 16-year-old boy after fatal shooting of girl
Authorities say a 17-year-old girl has been shot and killed in Edmonds in northwestern Washington.
Pullman’s Family Promise to take on warming shelter
Local nonprofit Family Promise of the Palouse recently agreed to organize a warming shelter in Pullman for those looking to escape the freezing weather overnight.
To 32 and beyond: Seattle may not be end of NHL expansion
The NHL will soon have 32 teams if Seattle is approved as expected next week. An even balance between conferences. A cross-border rival for the Vancouver Canucks in the Pacific Northwest.