GOP lawmaker attacks Central Washington University ahead of investigation...
In a video on his campaign website, the Ellensburg Republican accused CWU of twisting “trivial” allegations, such as standing too close to a student at a reception, into an excuse to fire him. A CWU...
View ArticleSeattle’s Central District celebrates Umoja Festival
The Umoja Festival is an annual Africatown heritage celebration and continues with music in Seattle’s Judkins Park on Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
View ArticlePlan devised to reduce nitrates in Lower Yakima Valley groundwater
Recommendations would apply to cities and farmers within the groundwater management area, where studies have shown nitrate levels in groundwater exceeding levels considered safe for drinking.
View ArticleStudent who reported that football player raped her sues Oregon State
The student filed a lawsuit against the university after it imposed a mutual no-contact order against her and the football player. The order limits the woman’s access to campus, which she sees as a...
View ArticlePierce County deputy’s killer sentenced to life without parole
Frank William Pawul, 33, pleaded guilty Friday to aggravated first-degree murde, as well as to first-degree kidnapping, conspiracy to commit first-degree robbery and unlawful gun possession.
View ArticleBonds set in Tacoma for immigrants are among nation’s highest
Judges in Tacoma’s immigration court denied bond to seven parents separated from their children. When other parents were released, their bonds often ran higher than elsewhere. Why? “It’s arbitrary,”...
View Article‘I have not slept in days’: Readers react to Tahlequah, the mother orca...
We asked you how this story was affecting you and what questions you had about orcas in the Puget Sound. More than 1,000 readers responded, flooding our comment sections and inboxes with tales of how...
View ArticleIn one Washington state immigration court, bonds are among the highest in the...
Judges in Tacoma’s immigration court denied bond to seven parents separated from their children. When other parents were released, their bonds often ran higher than elsewhere. Why? “It’s arbitrary,”...
View ArticleWhat to look for in Tuesday’s top-two primary election in Washington state
Here are some highlights to watch for when results start to be announced Tuesday night in the state’s top-two primary.
View ArticleWill we now commit to saving the Northwest’s orcas? A task force meets Tuesday
Scientists say saving the southern resident orcas is going to take a variety of solutions, from quieting vessel noise to fishing cutbacks, to restraint on development in what habitat remains for salmon...
View ArticleBody of dead hiker airlifted off Buck Mountain by Navy helicopter after group...
A helicopter from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island were able to retrieve the hiker's body early Sunday morning. Officials aren't sure what happened yet, since the man's companions are still hiking out.
View ArticleFormer USS Enterprise may be dismantled at Bremerton
One of two plans for the $1 billion breakup of the nation’s first atomic aircraft carrier has it being dismantled at Bremerton shipyard.
View ArticlePassenger killed, driver booked following Grant Co. rollover
Tacoma woman died in rollover; driver of vehicle booked into Grant County jail for investigation of automobile homicide.
View ArticleYakima city council to consider repealing ban on pit bull breeds
30 years after banning the controversial breeds, the Yakima City Council is considering repealing the law.
View ArticlePortland chief orders review of police force used at protest
Some counterprotesters said police were heavy-handed, using batons, stun grenades and rubber bullets against those who were there to protests the presence of extreme-right groups.
View ArticleSearch continues for missing Seattle hiker; dogs, helicopters and searchers...
Search and rescue teams resumed their search for missing hiker Samantha "Sam" Sayers Sunday. She's been missing since Wednesday after going on a solo hike south of Darrington.
View ArticleJust when you thought it was over, Seattle temperatures are expected to creep...
Seattle is expected to swelter under daytime temperatures approaching 90 and warm nights this week.
View ArticleThe 48 Best Things To Do in Seattle This Week: Aug 6-12, 2018
The Stranger's arts critics recommend the best local events.by Stranger Things To Do StaffOur music critics have already chosen the 38 best music shows this week, but now it's our arts critics' turn to...
View ArticleYakima to Consider Lifting Pit Bull Ban; Pit Haters Start Foaming at the Mouth
You know, hot dogs are more likely to kill you.by Katie HerzogThe face of a killer amriphoto/Getty Images Your chances of dying in a dog attack are roughly one in 116,448. Your chances of dying in a...
View ArticleSeattle hiker who died on Buck Mountain identified
James Rothwell lost his footing while traveling up a steep face of the mountain around 17 miles north of Lake Wenatchee and fell about 50 feet.
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