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Washington wheat harvest
Tom Zwainz, left, and his son Joel Zwainz harvest wheat on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at their farm in Reardan, Wash.
Cherry growers seek tariff relief on estimated $86 million loss
Washington state cherry growers say they stand to lose an estimated $86 million this season due to retaliatory tariffs in place in the U.S. trade war with China.
Central Washington Hospital to close rehab center
A need for additional nursing staff in other parts of Central Washington Hospital will lead to the closure of the hospital’s transitional care center.
Whale killed by ship now a harvest celebration as Makah Nation prepares feast
The death of a 31-foot humpback whale killed by a ship that broke the whale’s jaw and fractured its skull has turned into a celebration at Neah Bay, where the whale is being butchered for a feast.
Public warned: Stay away from Miriam Fire area
Fire officials are reminding people to observe closures in the area around the Miriam Fire after two hunters disrupted fire operations.
Seattle area’s economic boom splashes over the Cascades, bringing work and worries
For Subsplash, a small Seattle-based maker of social apps for churches, the decision to open a second campus in Wenatchee this fall was easy. The Central Washington town has better weather than Seattle. It boasts fast internet, lower labor costs and business-friendly government. But not everyone in Wenatchee is so excited to see the newcomers.
Dead humpback whale found on Washington coast
A dead humpback whale was discovered Thursday morning floating off shore near Sekiu, Washington.
Search underway for inmate mistakenly released from jail
Police are searching for an inmate who was mistakenly released from the King County Correctional Facility in downtown Seattle.
Two more mutilated cats found in Thurston County, deputies say
The number of mutilated cats found in Thurston County now stands at 11 after two more were found Wednesday, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Bear attack injures 10-year-old boy in Yellowstone park
A bear charged a family hiking in Yellowstone National Park on Thursday, knocking down and injuring a 10-year-old boy before his parents were able to drive the animal off with bear spray, park officials said.
West Coast officials tell tourists not to worry about fires
Alarmed by as much as $20 million in lost tourism revenue in July due to visitors’ fear of wildfires, California’s state tourism agency said Thursday it is teaming up with Oregon and Washington state to reassure tourists it’s safe to visit.
An otter in Seattle has asthma, but her trainers were ready as smoke settled over region
Puget Sound is barely visible through the glass windows of the Seattle Aquarium otter tank during afternoon feeding time — a thick layer of haze obscures the view. But, Mishka, a 4-year-old sea otter, is prepared for times like these.
Mandatory evacuations over wildfire near Twisp
Mandatory evacuations are being ordered in eastern Washington state as a wildfire continues to spread.
WSP says Olympia abduction report a hoax
The Washington State Patrol says a reported a possible abduction at a downtown Olympia park was a hoax.
Yakima city settles with utility over fire started by police
A city in eastern Washington state has agreed to a settlement with a power company after a large fire started last year during a gun-shooting training exercise for local police officers.
Multi-agency police chase ends with arrest in Pullman
A high speed police pursuit sped through downtown Pullman on Wednesday just before 2:30 p.m.
Washington likely to sue EPA over new coal rules
Washington plans to sue Trump administration over proposed loosening of coal regulations.
Washington state to fight Trump’s coal plant plan
Washington state plans to sue the Trump administration over its proposal to dismantle pollution rules that would have increased federal regulation of emissions from coal-fired power plants, Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday.
Missing school principal found dead in Washington state
A school principal has been found dead after he was reported missing Tuesday in southwest Washington state.
Yakima School District employees vote to strike as pay impasse continues
Hundreds of Yakima School District employees may not be in schools when classes start on Monday.