WA--Washington Digest Advisory
Our news coverage plans for Washington. If you have questions or suggestions about the report, please call the Seattle bureau at 206-682-1812 or 1-800-552-7694. The West Regional Desk can be reached at (602) 417-2400.
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Washington at 4:20 p.m.
WASHINGTON-CARBON CAP
SEATTLE — The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday reinstated a severely limited version of Gov. Jay Inslee's plan to cap carbon pollution in the state, a decision the Democrat described as a “clarion call” that lawmakers must act on climate change. By Gene Johnson. SENT: 680 words. With AP photos.
NORTHWEST WEATHER
SKYKOMISH, Wash. — Rural mountain communities outside Seattle that have been without power for days and cut off from the outside world by a series of winter storms saw some relief as convoys brought in food and other supplies. SENT: 560 words. AP Photos.
MICROSOFT-CLIMATE PLEDGE
Microsoft is pledging to become 100% “carbon-negative” by 2030 by removing more carbon from the environment than it emits. By Matt O'Brien. SENT: 500 words. AP Photos.
SUPREME COURT JUSTICE RETIREMENT
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Supreme Court Justice Charles Wiggins announced Thursday he will retire at the end of March. By Rachel La Corte. SENT: 290 words. With AP photos.
ELECTION SECURITY
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman is seeking $1.8 million in state money for security in county election offices that would make Washington eligible for another $8.6 million in matching federal funds. SENT: 320 words.
BOEING MAX-COMMITTEE
A government committee reviewing how the Federal Aviation Administration certifies new passenger planes for flight has determined that the system is safe and effective but small changes need to be made. By Tom Krisher. SENT: 630 words. AP Photos.
With BC-US—SOUTHWEST BOEING PLANE: Southwest joins rivals in again delaying Boeing jet's return.
SWEPT INTO THE OCEAN-MOTHER
PORTLAND, Ore. — The mother of two young children who drowned off the Oregon coast when a rogue wave swept them into the Pacific Ocean has posted a statement on social media thanking supporters for their prayers and messages. SENT: 270 words.
STARBUCKS-UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
DETROIT — Starbucks is expanding a program that tries to help low-income communities by opening coffee shops and hiring local workers. By Dee-Ann Durbin. SENT: 980 words. AP Photos.
SPORTS
SOC—NWSL DRAFT
Stanford forward Sophia Smith was selected first overall Thursday by the Portland Thorns in the National Women's Soccer League college draft. By Anne M. Peterson. SENT: 400 words.
WASHINGTON ST-ROLOVICH
Nick Rolovich rebuilt Hawaii in a hurry. He won't be rebuilding in his new job as the head coach at Washington State. He'll trying to maintain what Mike Leach started but against better competition. By Tim Booth. SENT: 500 words. With AP photos.
BKC—SANTA CLARA-GONZAGA
SPOKANE, Wash. — Santa Clara plays at No. 1 Gonzaga on Thursday at McCarthey Athletic Center. By Nicholas K. Geranios. Upcoming: 600 words. Game starts at 8 p.m. PT. Photos.
BKC—OREGON-WASHINGTON STATE
No. 8 Oregon plays at Washington State on Thursday. By Will Ferguson. Upcoming: 600 words. Game starts at 6 p.m. PT. Photos
BKC—OREGON STATE-WASHINGTON
SEATTLE — Oregon State travels north to face slumping Washington on Thursday night. The Huskies have dropped three of four to start conference play while the Beavers are coming off an impressive romp over Arizona last weekend. By Tim Booth. UPCOMING: Game at 8 p.m. PT. 600 words.
BKC—EASTERN WASHINGTON-IDAHO
Eastern Washington plays Idaho at Cowan Spectrum. game at 6:05 p.m. PT.
IN BRIEF:
—ROAD RAGE KILLING: Man killed in road rage shooting confrontation near Tacoma.
—FATAL SNOWMOBILE CRASH: Woman dies in northeastern Oregon snowmobile crash.
—MISSING WOMAN-OREGON: Missing woman's estranged husband named person of interest.
—OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTER-SEX ABUSE: Olympic weightlifter who sexually abused girl sentenced.
—VAPING ILLNESS-WASHINGTON: Officials: 23 cases of vaping-related illness in Washington.
—DAIRIES-NITRATES: EPA petition asks for action on tainted drinking water.