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McCain tributes echo with criticism of Trump
John McCain’s daughter and two former presidents led a public rebuke of President Donald Trump’s divisive politics at the late senator’s memorial service Saturday in a call for a return to civility among the nation’s leaders.
Delays, complaints mar opening of Pullman’s downtown apartments
Two weeks after a new, luxury apartment complex in downtown Pullman was scheduled to open, residents are just now moving into the building, even as construction continues around them.
Seattle Public Schools, teachers reach contract agreement
Seattle Public Schools and its teachers union have reached a tentative contract agreement to avoid a potential strike at the start of the school year.
Rising Yakima River temperatures pose threat to salmon
With water flows down and the heat up, temperatures in parts of the Yakima River this summer have been running more like those in the waters of coastal Hawaii, according to the Washington Department of Ecology.
Clarkston teens must pay $13,000 each for tearing up baseball field
Three Clarkston boys convicted of vandalizing a baseball field in the Clarkston Heights have been ordered to pay about $13,000 each in restitution.
Officials investigating cluster of HIV infections in Seattle
Public health officials say they are concerned about a number of new HIV infections among people described as being homeless, heterosexuals and drug users in North Seattle.
CEO charged with fraud on over 100 H-1B visa applications
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged a Redmond, Washington, CEO with visa fraud.
Forest service seeks comment on Mission Ridge expansion
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on plans to expand the Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort.
Mine found floating in Puget Sound from 2005 naval exercise
The U.S. Navy says the mine found floating in Puget Sound on Tuesday was an inert mine used during a 2005 exercise at its Naval Undersea Warfare Command in Keyport.
Concern over endangered orcas blows up approval of Trans Mountain pipeline in Canada
Concern for critically endangered southern resident killer whales has sunk the approval of Canada’s controversial Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
New attack on a nurse heightens safety concerns at hospital
Staff say another nurse was attacked at Washington state’s troubled psychiatric hospital this week, just days after an incident Sunday in which a patient is accused of punching a nurse, knocking her to the floor and stomping on her head.
Facing ‘sleeping dragon,’ Seattle cracks down on protesters who block traffic
Seattle is taking a harsher stance against protesters who block traffic, after several demonstrations involving dozens of people closed off downtown streets earlier this year.
Local legislators rate poorly in Environment Washington rankings
A conservation group has ranked legislators from Washington’s 9th Legislative District – state Sen. Mark Schoesler R-Ritzville, and Reps. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, and Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy – as three of the most environmentally unfriendly politicians in the state.
Staff at psychiatric hospital fear for safety
A patient with a history of violence has been charged with the weekend assault of a nurse at a Washington state psychiatric hospital that recently lost accreditation and federal funding due to safety violations.
Second Hanford radioactive tunnel collapse expected. And it could be more severe
The possible collapse of a second Hanford tunnel storing radioactive waste is both more likely than thought a year ago and the effects potentially more severe, according to Hanford officials.
Alaska Airlines to offer direct flights from Ohio airport to Seattle
Alaska Airlines will offer daily nonstop flights between Ohio’s capital city and Seattle in March when the airline joins the lineup at a Columbus airport.
Washington State Fair in Puyallup returns, with food, baby animals and entertainment for all ages
The Washington State Fair opens on Friday, Aug. 31, in Puyallup, with rides, entertainment, exhibits, animals and fun for all ages through Sept. 23.
Tariffs on imported newsprint nixed in win for U.S. newspapers
The U.S. International Trade Commission on Wednesday nullified tariffs put into place for imported newsprint by finding that American producers weren’t harmed by imports from Canadian paper mills.
Serial cat mutilations leave Olympia-area residents angry, scared and suspicious
The cat mutilations/killings attributed to the same person or persons in Thurston County now total 11, including one found Friday morning. The investigation has so far come up empty despite “hundreds of calls” and a substantial reward.
Stevens County sheriff’s race features allegations of DUI cover-up
As two candidates square off to lead the Stevens County Sheriff’s Office, some have accused the department of covering up a 2016 incident in which a top official may have driven while intoxicated. The incident involved Capt. Andy Harbolt, who was later promoted to his current position: Stevens County undersheriff, second in command to Sheriff Kendle Allen.