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Starbucks CEO says company is ‘on the right path,’ despite lag in profits

Despite falling sales, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol contended Tuesday that the Seattle-based coffee chain is on the right path," to build a better customer experience as its quarterly revenue continued … more

Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/30/25

Governor-elect Bob Ferguson sat down for an interview at Cafe Javasti in Maple Leaf to address questions about his political agenda, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in Seattle.

Washington governor admits ‘stupid’ decision to invite former top aide on state plane

Gov. Bob Ferguson apologized to his staff last week for inviting former top aide Mike Webb on a state plane for a trip to the Tri-Cities that included official business and a political fundraiser. … more

Jim Brunner / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/30/25

State Rep. Jim Walsh, who is also the chair of the state Republican Party, walks with other tour attendees during the Chehalis Basin Strategy Legislative Site Tour at China Creek in Centralia on Friday, Sept. 27.

Washington Republican Party expands support for conservative school board candidates

According to a news release, the Washington State Republican Party (WAGOP) is expanding its program for supporting conservative, results-oriented school board candidates from races in a few dozen … more

By The Daily World | 7/30/25

Cougar man suspected of assaulting, stealing keys of women of dated

A man has pleaded not guilty in Cowlitz County Superior Court to multiple charges stemming from two alleged separate assaults on women he previously dated. Daniel John George Gartner, 36, … more

Matt Esnayra / The Daily News | 7/30/25

Washington’s safety net clinics face ‘perfect storm’ of federal threats

Clinics across Washington that focus on serving low-income patients are bracing for a dual threat from the federal government. Community health centers could be especially hurt by major cuts to … more

By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard | 7/30/25

Boeing Everett Factory - 747, 777 and 787 aircraft under construction - 061522..777 freighters are seen in various stages of assembly at Boeing’s Everett Production Facility Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in Everett, Wash. 220679

Boeing still burns cash, but CEO sees 2025 as ‘turnaround’ year

Though still burning through cash, Boeing significantly cut its losses in the second quarter, marking another step forward on its path to recovery. The company Tuesday reported a net loss of … more

Lauren Rosenblatt / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/30/25

Thurston County Republican Party poll about high school sports raises online concerns, ire

Olympia and Tumwater residents might have received a text this weekend that asked, “Should biological boys play in girl’s high school sports? YES or NO”. According to Corey … more

Ann Duan / The Olympian (TNS) | 7/30/25

Tsunami watch issued for Washington coast after earthquake

A tsunami watch is in effect for Washington’s outer coast, the Columbia River estuary coast and the Juan de Fuca Strait coast, along with much of the West Coast of the U.S., following an 8.7 … more

By Paige Cornwell / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/29/25

84-year-old gets lost in forest overnight after leaving family camp, Oregon cops say

A missing 84-year-old camper was found after spending a night lost and alone in an Oregon forest, deputies said. The man had left his family’s campsite at about 11 a.m. Sunday, July 27, … more

Helena Wegner / The Peninsula Gateway (TNS) | 7/29/25

Pierce County woman who died after suffering cardiac arrest during break-in identified

A Tacoma woman who was hospitalized and later died after a burglary earlier this month has been identified. Emily Tolley, 67, died following the July 14 break-in that took place in the 3700 … more

Puneet Bsanti / The News Tribune (TNS) | 7/29/25

77-year-old woman shot to death in Vancouver identified; stranger broke into her house

Police have publicly identified the suspect and victim in a shooting that apparently was part of a string of break-ins at three Vancouver homes last week. Cynthia Vance, 77, of Vancouver, died … more

Kimberly Cortez / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 7/29/25

Someone drew graphic images on two potholes on Northeast 21st Avenue, which caught the attention of Reddit users and prompted a quick response from the Portland Bureau of Transportation.

A crude pothole graffiti tactic got Portland’s attention

Well, that’s one way to get the Portland Bureau of Transportation to come quickly. Guerilla graffiti artists drew phallic images around two protuberant potholes on Northeast 21st Avenue, … more

Sami Edge, Julia Silverman / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 7/29/25

Federal officers deployed CS gas, flash grenades and less-lethal rounds outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland on June 14, 2025, after protesters formed a shield wall and broke a glass door with a stop sign.

Facial recognition software used to ID man accused of assaulting ICE officer in Portland

FBI investigators used facial recognition software to identify and charge a 24-year-old Reed College graduate accused of striking an ICE officer in the head with a rock and damaging the ICE building … more

Maxine Bernstein / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 7/29/25

12,000 rounds of ammo stolen from FBI training camp in Southwest Washington, deputies say

Thieves cut through padlocks and latches to filch 12,000 rounds of ammunition from a decommissioned military base in Southwest Washington now used as a shooting range by the FBI and other law … more

Zane Sparling / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 7/29/25

Man accused of threatening to kill the president and didn’t care ‘if it is Trump or Biden’ gets prison term

A man accused of making nearly three dozen threats “to kill the president” in posts on social media and calls to the U.S. Secret Service and White House last year was sentenced Monday to … more

Maxine Bernstein / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 7/29/25

Officials remain confident in $2.1B in federal funding for I-5 bridge replacement

Officials involved in a major project to replace the aging Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River that connects Portland and Vancouver are confident that federal funding for the project … more

By Brett Davis / The Center Square | 7/29/25

Violent crime drops in Washington state as drug offenses skyrocket, latest statistics show

Violent crime in Washington dropped significantly last year but remains well above pre-pandemic levels. And Washington remains dead last in police staffing per capita compared to other … more

By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard | 7/29/25

'Willfully naive': Plaintiffs blast court ruling on parental rights lawsuit challenging Washington law

One plaintiff called the decision “willfully naïve” on Tuesday after a federal appeals court upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit last week challenging Washington state laws that allow … more

Tim Clouser / The Center Square | 7/29/25

The Lone Star Geyser in Yellowstone National Park. It’s one of the more regular, larger geysers in the park. It’s featured here in June 2025 (Photo by Jacob Frank of the National Park Service via Flickr).

Teen gets burned near geyser in Yellowstone National Park

On Monday morning, a 17-year-old male suffered what Yellowstone National Park officials say are “significant thermal burns” to his foot and ankle area in the vicinity of Lone Star Geyser … more

By Darrell Ehrlick / The Daily Montanan | 7/29/25

The State Capitol building on January 23, 2024. (Otto Kitsinger for Idaho Capital Sun)

Lawsuit challenges Idaho restrictions on single-sex campus restrooms

Two transgender persons filed a federal lawsuit Friday, challenging a 2025 Idaho law restricting the use of gender-specific campus facilities. The lawsuit centers on House Bill 264 , which … more

By Kevin Richert / Idaho Education News via States Newsroom | 7/29/25