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Washington wolf population climbs to record high after 17% annual increase
OLYMPIA — Washington’s gray wolf population grew by more than 17% in 2025, reaching its highest level since wolves…
City crews remove some barriers from Seattle protest zone
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle city crews used heavy equipment Tuesday to remove makeshift barriers around the city’s “occupied” protest zone following two fatal shootings in the area.
Judge orders online signatures accepted for Idaho initiative
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered Idaho officials to accept online signatures for an effort aimed at putting a $170 million education funding initiative on the November ballot.
Washington overtime rules change today
TUMWATER — Changes to the state’s overtime rules go into effect today, July 1.
Republican gubernatorial candidate to visit Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Washington state legislator and gubernatorial candidate Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, will make a campaign stop in Moses Lake on Wednesday, according to campaign staff.
Report: Boeing fell short in disclosing key changes to Max
A government report says Boeing did not give regulators documents about changes it made in a key system blamed in two deadly crashes of its 737 Max jet, and that officials responsible for approving the plane did no…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
Judge orders online signatures accepted for Idaho initiative
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered Idaho officials to accept online signatures for an effort aimed at putting a $170 million education funding initiative on the November ballot.
Inslee heckled off stage during Tri-Cities appearance
PASCO, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee was heckled and had to cut short his speech Tuesday on battling the coronavirus pandemic in Eastern Washington.
Police say missing kids' mom helped keep their bodies hidden
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Prosecutors say the mother of two children who were found dead in rural Idaho months after they vanished in a bizarre case that captured worldwide attention had conspired with her new husband to…
Levy failures force fire districts to make cuts
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Fire districts and cities in the Mid-Willamette Valley are making budget cuts following voters’ rejection of operating levy increases in the May election.
City crews remove some barriers from Seattle protest zone
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle city crews used heavy equipment Tuesday to remove makeshift barriers around the city’s “occupied” protest zone following two fatal shootings in the area.
Suspected shoplifter detained at gunpoint by citizens
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Two people who pointed handguns at a suspected shoplifter in Washington state and threatened to shoot her have received some cautionary advice from police: Be reasonable.
ACLU files class-action suit against Portland police, city
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon has filed a class-action lawsuit against Portland Police and the city on behalf of journalists and legal observers who they say were targeted and a…
Charges against 14 people arrested at Salem protests dropped
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Criminal charges against 14 people arrested after protests in Salem have been dismissed, prosecutors said Monday.
Searchers find body of skier missing on Mount Rainier
ASHFORD, Wash. (AP) — A Seattle man reported missing last week during a skiing trip in Mount Rainier National Park was found Monday along the base of Liberty Ridge.