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Hoquiam Fire Department Firefighters confronted a wildfire near Artic, stopping it before it could get too much momentum, on Sunday.

Multiple departments confront brush fire in Grays Harbor County

An afternoon report of a brushfire about three miles off of U.S. Highway 101 turned into a substantial operation Sunday as multiple departments from Grays Harbor and Pacific counties tackled the … more

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World (TNS) | 5/22/24

Hues of purple, red and green glow in the skies over Salkum on Friday, May 10, as the Northern Lights were visible during a powerful geomagnetic storm.

'Breathtaking': A mysterious fireball dazzled Pacific Northwest onlookers Monday night

When you see it, you're not too sure you actually did. Is there a meteor shower tonight? Could a satellite have fallen from orbit? Could those navy pilots be onto something? These were … more

Tod Stephens / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 5/22/24

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9, left, takes off at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on March 25, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.

Alaska Airlines announces the return of hot entrees on some flights

Seattle-based Alaska Airlines announced Wednesday morning that all passengers on its airplanes will now be able to order hot food — on most flights 1,100 miles and over. Hot entrees have not … more

Jackie Varriano / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 5/22/24

Eastern Washington pastor charged with sexually assaulting woman

Yakima County prosecutors have charged a Sunnyside pastor with sexually assaulting a woman he knows. Abner Vazquez, 54, is charged with a single count of third-degree assault and two counts of … more

Donald W. Meyers / Yakima Herald-Republic (TNS) | 5/22/24

Woman, 22, dies in fall near popular Columbia River Gorge trail

A woman fell about 50 feet to her death from a cliff near the Oneonta Trail on Sunday, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office said. Elisha Angelic Macias, 22, of Hillsboro was hiking with … more

The Oregonian / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 5/21/24

Police say three people mauled in Portland by pit bull after owner ordered dog to attack

Portland police Monday arrested a dog owner they say ordered his pit bull to attack two people — injuring a total of three people — in what has been charged as a hate crime. Zachary … more

Aimee Green / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 5/21/24

Washington State Patrol to conduct seat belt emphasis patrols statewide through June 2

The Washington State Patrol is conducting emphasis patrols for seat belt use through June 2. It's part of the annual seat belt enforcement campaign sponsored by the Washington Traffic Safety … more

Staff Report / Columbia Basin Herald (TNS) | 5/21/24

Ex-Tacoma officer acquitted in Ellis case files $47M damage claims against city, state

A former Tacoma police officer who was acquitted in the death of Manuel Ellis and left his job with a $500,000 payout has filed multi-million dollar claims against city and state officials, alleging … more

Peter Talbot / The News Tribune (TNS) | 5/21/24

WWU police investigating potential hate crime related to student protest against war in Gaza

Western Washington University police are investigating a hate crime possibly linked to an ongoing campus protest against the war in Gaza. A Jewish student who was wearing a Star of David … more

Robert Mittendorf / The Bellingham Herald (TNS) | 5/21/24

Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal talks about concerns during a legislative meeting inside the John A. Cherberg building in Olympia in February 2023.

Candidates for Washington superintendent of public instruction spar over how state funds schools

Amid district budget shortfalls and complaints from some school leaders about a lack of money from Olympia, state funding was a hot topic at an election forum featuring candidates for the office of … more

By Brett Davis / The Center Square | 5/21/24

A customer holds up their purchase of marijuana outside a Grand Mound dispensary.

Survey: More young adults in Washington smoke weed on a daily basis

Members of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board were briefed Tuesday on the latest Young Adult Health Survey . Conducted by University of Washington researchers, the survey of adults … more

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square | 5/21/24

State Sen. Mark Mullet, left, and Attorney General Bob Ferguson, right, are both running as Democrats for governor in 2024.

Did Bob Ferguson go too far responding to fellow Bob Fergusons?

Democratic candidate Bob Ferguson pursued various hardball political and legal tactics to get two opponents who share his name out of the governor’s race — including an option the … more

By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington Standard | 5/21/24

Northwest cherry growers hopeful 2024 harvest will steady ship after several tumultuous years

This year's cherry harvest forecast has many Northwest growers hopeful for a return to normal, after extreme weather and poor market conditions have led to lackluster crops every year since the … more

Nick Gibson / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 5/21/24

Missing pilot found dead among wreckage in Cascades

Authorities Monday concluded the search for a missing plane after the pilot was found dead among the wreckage in the Cascade Range. The Washington State Department of Transportation said … more

Lauren Girgis / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 5/21/24

Seen from behind the first line inside the pro-Palestinian encampment on the Quad at the University of Washington, fists go up under a Palestinian flag, Sunday, May 12, 2024 in Seattle, as the group shouts against counter-demonstrators waving Isreali flags, just across the barricade.

Protesters clear University of Washington encampment by deadline

Students walked freely through the Quad on the University of Washington campus on Monday, some stopping to take photos of the now empty expanse of green space. Few signs were left of what had … more

Catalina Gaitán / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 5/21/24

Catherine Berthet holds a photo of her daughter, Camille Geoffroy, after she and other relatives of those killed in two Boeing 737 Max crashes spoke at a federal court arraignment Thursday in Fort Worth.

For Boeing Max crash victim’s mom, years of despair, and then, last week, hope

It was after midnight last Wednesday in Paris when Catherine Berthet learned U.S. federal prosecutors had made a decision she hoped could deliver justice for her daughter, Camille Geoffroy. … more

Lauren Rosenblatt / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 5/21/24

Police seek driver after motorcyclist crashes into SUV, gets run over in Pierce County

Police want to know who ran over a motorcyclist Saturday night in the Puyallup area. The 37-year-old man was killed after he crashed into the rear of an SUV, according to the Pierce County … more

Craig Sailor / The News Tribune (TNS) | 5/21/24

'Evil took over my body': Washington man sentenced for killing neighbor in her home

A Gig Harbor man who pleaded guilty to murder for fatally shooting a 76-year-old neighbor he suspected of intentionally scaring off wildlife in his yard was sentenced Monday to 17 years in prison. … more

Peter Talbot / The News Tribune (TNS) | 5/21/24

UW professor Cliff Mass warns of 'long-lived' damage from deal with protestors

Three weeks after setting up an encampment on the University of Washington campus, pro-Palestinian students and activists are expected to clear out Monday and clean up the mess left behind. But … more

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square | 5/20/24

Weaponizing music? Some Pierce County stores are blasting tunes to deter loitering, camping

Some businesses in Tacoma are deploying strategies to prevent people from loitering or camping on their property, including playing loud music. People passing by or parking in the lot at the … more

Cameron Sheppard / The News Tribune (TNS) | 5/20/24