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Navy submits plans to monitor jet noise in Washington state
The U.S. Navy has announced plans to monitor jet noise around Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington state and a base in California.
Deputies: Homeless woman arrested after airport truck theft
A homeless woman reportedly broke into Bellingham International Airport in Washington state and stole a Horizon Airlines truck before driving off airport property in the vehicle, deputies said.
Immigration activists support apparent detainee hunger strike at detention center
Immigration activists staged a mobile demonstration outside the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma this week in support of a hunger strike inside the facility organized by detainees concerned about the lack of protection from COVID-19.
Feds start search for contractor to operate $17 billion Hanford waste plant
The Department of Energy has taken the first step toward finding a contractor to operate the $17 billion Hanford vitrification plant.
Justices: $18M campaign finance penalty to be reconsidered
The Washington Supreme Court has ordered a lower court to reconsider the largest penalty for campaign finance violations ever assessed in the state.
Boeing to restart airplane production in Seattle
Boeing says it will resume all commercial airplane production in phases at its Seattle area facilities next week after suspending operations in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
McMorris Rodgers, Risch say Trump right to review World Health Organization
The president said Tuesday he would withhold funding from the international health organization pending a review that could take up to 90 days, even as the world tries to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Critics say the decision comes at the worst time, as countries try to eradicate the highly contagious virus that was initially downplayed in warnings from the United Nations’ health agency.
Eastern Washington meat plant sees cluster of 47 virus cases, remains open
A cluster of COVID-19 cases that spreads across three Eastern Washington counties has been traced to a meat processing plant in Wallula.
Two Seattle farmers markets will reopen this weekend, but with new rules
In a step toward normalcy, two popular Seattle farmers markets – the University District and Ballard markets – will reopen this weekend, but with new rules, and a request that shoppers take an oath.
Jobless rate in Washington increased to 5.1% in March
Washington’s unemployment rate increased to 5.1% last month and the state’s economy lost more than 11,000 jobs, though officials noted the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the workforce isn’t likely to be fully reflected until the April report is released next month.
Far-right politicians denounce government’s COVID-19 response in Washington, Idaho
The economic shutdowns and social distancing measures ordered by governors of both parties have drawn heated reactions from far-right officials across the Inland Northwest, including members of the so-called “patriot” movement spearheaded by Spokane Valley Rep. Matt Shea.
Washington attorney general again sues Facebook over campaign ads
The state of Washington is suing Facebook – again – for selling political ads without disclosing all necessary information about who’s behind them
Congress delays return to Washington until at least May 4
The Senate on Tuesday joined the House in delaying its next meeting in Washington, citing the need to protect members from the coronavirus pandemic.
Voters reject Trump’s pick in chaotic Wisconsin court race
A liberal challenger ousted a conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court justice endorsed by President Donald Trump, overcoming a successful push by Republicans to forge ahead with last week’s election even as numerous other states postponed theirs due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Doctor recovering from virus after being on ventilator
A Seattle-area doctor who got the coronavirus and spent more than two weeks on a ventilator is now at home recovering after receiving experimental treatments.
Pierce County judge named to Washington Supreme Court
Pierce County Superior Court Judge G. Helen Whitener was appointed Monday by Gov. Jay Inslee to the Washington Supreme Court.
Virus fuels pot industry’s push for online sales, delivery
Colorado has made online sales of recreational marijuana legal during the coronavirus pandemic, fulfilling one of the pot industry’s biggest wishes and fueling its argument for more concessions that could be made permanent when the crisis eases.
Hunt is on in Washington for giant, bee-killing hornet
The Asian giant hornet, the world’s largest hornet and an invasive species first documented in the state late last year, can attack and kill a honeybee colony in a few hours. The state Department of Agriculture confirmed the first two sightings of the predator in December, and reported two unconfirmed but probable sightings.
Washington prisoners will make PPE, amid confirmed cases in inmates and prison riots
Terry Kill and his wife, Twyla, are praying constantly that coronavirus won’t blaze through the Monroe Correctional Complex, in part because they’ve been awaiting his release from prison so he can be baptized.
Lives Lost: At 97, World War II vet takes a final road
In his final months, Bill Chambers couldn’t walk, but he found peace in motion.