Regional News

Spokane to pay $1M to family of man deputy shot and killed

The family of a man with mental health issues who was shot and killed by a Spokane County Sheriff’s deputy will receive $1… Continue reading

Gray whale found dead on Camano Island

A dead gray whale has been found on the west side of Camano Island. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Fisheries West Coast… Continue reading

Inslee signs $64.1 billion supplemental budget

A $64.1 billion supplemental state budget that spends on statewide programs ranging from homelessness and behavioral health to the ongoing COVID-19 response has… Continue reading

Memorial conducted in Everett for officer killed in line of duty

A procession and memorial service was held for Everett police officer Dan Rocha, who was fatally shot while confronting a suspect in a… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee signs $17 billion transportation package

Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a nearly $17 billion, 16-year transportation revenue package that will pay for a variety of projects across the… Continue reading

Poulsbo to pay $2 million to settle police killing lawsuit

The city of Poulsbo and its police department will pay $2 million to settle a civil-rights lawsuit filed by the… Continue reading

Seattle to return nearly 300 artifacts to Upper Skagit Tribe

Hundreds of historic artifacts will soon be returned to the Upper Skagit Tribe from the city of Seattle. The city… Continue reading

Rep. Steve Tharinger, Sen. Kevin Van De Wege and Rep. Mike Chapman
Rep. Steve Tharinger, Sen. Kevin Van De Wege and Rep. Mike Chapman

State lawmakers reach agreement on $64 billion supplemental budget

Priorities include social support, homelessness

House passes bill allowing unionization for staff in 2024

The state House has approved a measure that will allow legislative staff to begin collective bargaining in 2024. The Spokesman-Review reported that the… Continue reading

Man pleads not guilty in death of officer killed by deputy

A Yakima man who was being chased when a deputy mistakenly shot and killed off-duty police officer Donald Sahota has pleaded not… Continue reading

New calf born to endangered southern resident orcas

A new calf has been was born to J pod of the endangered Southern Resident orcas. The Seattle Times reported that Center for… Continue reading

Trade group settles GMO-labeling case for $9 million

A trade group that represents some of the biggest U.S. food companies has agreed to pay $9 million for violations of Washington campaign… Continue reading

Two fixes to police reform laws head to Inslee’s desk

The state Legislature has overwhelmingly passed two measures to clarify part of a wide-ranging package of police reform laws passed last year, in… Continue reading

Young man fatally shot in downtown Seattle

Police are investigating a shooting that left a young man dead Wednesday evening on Third Avenue in downtown Seattle. The shooting victim, in… Continue reading

Heavy rains cause road closures elsewhere in state

but the weather had no effect on state… Continue reading

State lawmakers consider synthetic cannabis bills

State lawmakers are making a last-ditch attempt to block intoxicating, synthetically derived cannabis products, including gummy candies and vape oil, from being sold… Continue reading

State Senate, House release supplemental budget plans

House and Senate Democrats on Monday released their separate supplemental state budget proposals and will soon… Continue reading

Metallurgist gets 2.5 years for faking tests on sub parts

A metallurgist working in Tacoma was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison and a $50,000 fine after she spent decades faking the… Continue reading