PNW
What's happening in the Pacific Northwest? For information and details regarding Northwest news, see our articles below.
Capital gains tax surge eases but doesn’t solve WA budget woes
A windfall of capital gains tax payments is providing temporary relief for Washington’s budget, but other collecti…
Council members call for Seattle police union head to resign
SEATTLE (AP) — Pressure built for the head of the Seattle police union to step down, with eight of nine City Council members calling for his resignation Monday following his comments implicating Black Lives Matter …
Idaho company to block Facebook and Twitter for censorship
PRIEST RIVER, Idaho (AP) — An internet provider based in northern Idaho, says it will block Facebook and Twitter from its WIFI service for some customers due to claims of censorship.
2 shot during Portland vigil
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two people were shot during a Sunday vigil in Portland for a person who had recently died, officials said.
Right-wing app Parler booted off internet over ties to siege
The conservative-friendly social network Parler was booted off the internet Monday over ties to last week’s siege on the U.S. Capitol, but not before digital activists made off with an archive of its posts, includi…
Idaho Gov. Little: 2020 like a tornado, but state is strong
BOISE, Idaho (AP) —
Man accused of firing into federal courthouse in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man has been arrested and charged for allegedly firing a gun at the federal courthouse in Portland on Friday.
State capitols step up security amid new safety concerns
State capitols across the nation stepped up security Monday, deploying National Guard units, SWAT teams and extra police officers while several legislatures convened amid heightened safety concerns following last w…
Native American land activist Carrie Dann dies in Nevada
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Carrie Dann, a Native American land rights activist, Nevada rancher and longtime leader of the Western Shoshone Nation, has died.
Idaho Legislature asks judge to nix lawsuit over virus rules
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Legislature says a judge shouldn't force its leaders to make additional accommodations for lawmakers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Washington state Legislature convenes under tight security
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Security fencing at the Washington state Capitol was defended by National Guard members Monday as the Legislature convened amid concerns that armed groups might try to occupy the building, whi…
Washington state Legislature convening under tight security
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Security fencing has been installed around the Washington state Capitol and National Guard members were present Monday as the Legislature was set to convene amid concerns that armed groups mig…
InvestigateWest: Cascadia not on track to cut emissions
To the rest of the world, the United States’ Pacific Northwest and Canada’s British Columbia represent one of the supposedly most eco-friendly regions in North America, if not the globe.
Inmate at Aberdeen prison dies from COVID-19 complications
ABERDEEN, Wash. (AP) — A second inmate at an Aberdeen prison has died from complications of COVID-19, the state Department of Corrections said Sunday.
Who were they? Records reveal Trump fans who stormed Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — They came from across America, summoned by President Donald Trump to march on Washington in support of his false claim that the November election was stolen and to stop the congressional certifica…
Eatonville woman dies after falling down slope at Mt Rainier
MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. (AP) — A woman has died after falling down a steep slope at Mount Rainier National Park, the National Park Service said.