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2 former Pierce County deputies allege cover-up, retaliation
Two former Pierce County sheriff’s deputies are suing the county, saying the agency tried to cover up how a man obtained a gun before killing his wife and himself.
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department accused of cover up, retaliation in connection with homicide case
Two former Pierce County sheriff’s deputies allege the agency tried to cover up how a man who killed his wife and then himself got access to the gun used in the violence.
Illinois primary puts focus on security of state voter rolls
With the Illinois primary just days away, state election officials are beefing up cyber defenses and scanning for possible intrusions into voting systems and voter registration rolls.
Readerboard signs a tribute to deceased Everett father
You’re not seeing double – or triple, or quadruple. Drivers along Everett’s Evergreen Way are noticing readerboard signs with the same message: “Don’t Forget to Open.”
Police: Man shot, killed trying to get into patrol vehicle
Authorities in western Washington said a sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a 28-year-old Spanaway man attempting to get into the deputy’s patrol car.
Immigrant activist seeks end to deportation effort
Maru Mora-Villalpando is seeking to have her removal proceedings thrown out by a judge, saying authorities are targeting her for her political activism in violation of her free speech rights.
Ex-Fish and Wildlife employee sentenced for raping co-worker
A former top staffer at Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for raping a co-worker in 2014.
Washington governor to roll out measures to protect orcas
With the number of endangered Puget Sound orcas at a 30-year low, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday signed an executive order directing state agencies to take immediate and longer-term steps to protect the struggling whales.
Navy considers expanding state park use for training
The Navy is considering using more Washington state parks along the coastline for training its special operations forces.
Civil rights lawyer Joaquin Avila dead at 69
The civil rights lawyer Joaquin Avila, who for decades fought discrimination in the classroom, the work place and the voting booth with groundbreaking success, has died, according to the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
Girl Scouts victims of crimes during cookie sale season
Several Washington Girl Scouts troops have been targets of crime during this cookie sale season including an attempted armed robbery.
Rose Valley artist creates beauty from animal skulls
Although he creates in many forms, local artist Jason Borders partially works in one heady medium: skulls.
Single mom to be deported – without her 3 daughters
Bernarda Pineda, 33, has lived in the U.S. for 12 years, the past seven in Marysville. She’ll be leaving her three daughters when she returns to Honduras. She fled because the Central American country is politically unstable, impoverished and dangerous, particularly for women. She wants better for her children. Stacey is 9, Sheyla is 11 and Sherly is 14.
This Nagasaki bomb survivor visits Hanford. ‘Do you understand my heart?’
Mitsugi Moriguchi stepped inside Hanford’s historic B Reactor on Friday, nearly every inch of his body covered in gear designed to protect against radiation. The memories of 72 years ago still are strong for the resident of Nagasaki, Japan, and he was nervous.
Colombia’s former guerrillas face first electoral test
Colombia’s former leftist guerrillas faced their first electoral test as a political party Sunday in congressional voting also seen as a measure of the strength of the country’s factions two months before presidential elections.
Washington unemployment rate remains low in January
Washington’s statewide unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in January as continued job growth in industries such as construction and business services kept pace with the state’s increasing working population
Report: Washington No. 1 for NRA state candidate contributions
The Seattle Times reports that the National Rifle Association has been spending more money on state elections in Washington than any other state in recent years.
Deal on police deadly force law may violate Constitution
A compromise measure designed to make it easier to prosecute police who commit reckless or negligent shootings in Washington was in trouble Tuesday after lawmakers realized their plans might violate the state Constitution.
Homelessness bill bans discrimination against those on aid
Legislators are advancing a bill that would prohibit landlords from turning away tenants who rely on Section 8 vouchers, Social Security or veterans benefits.
State House GOP leader won’t seek re-election
The Republican state House minority leader has announced he will not seek re-election to the Legislature later this year.