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British man sentenced for exploiting Oregon girls on Snapchat

A British man who sexually exploited two young Oregon girls through the social media app Snapchat and traveled to the United States with the intent of having sex with one was sentenced Tuesday to 20 … more

Maxine Bernstein / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 7/9/25

Oregon jail forces transgender woman into solitary, lawyer says

A federal judge Tuesday ordered a transgender woman’s pretrial release to a halfway house after her defense lawyer informed the court that Columbia County jail was holding her in solitary … more

Maxine Bernstein / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 7/9/25

Trump border czar name-checks Portland, says sanctuary cities will see ICE ‘double down’ on enforcement

President Donald Trump’s border czar reiterated an explosive warning in a televised interview Tuesday that name-checked Portland, repeatedly pledging that immigration agents would be … more

Yesenia Amaro / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 7/9/25

The fire department believes the fires may be related and is working with the Gresham Police Department on the investigation.

Two Oregon fires might be arson, officials say

Investigators suspect arson in two fires in Gresham that damaged the East Portland Moose Lodge and a nearby local church on Tuesday morning, the Gresham Fire Department said. The fire department … more

Kimberly Cortez / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 7/9/25

One person dead after car crashes into barrier on I-5 near Tacoma, WSP says

A wreck on southbound Interstate 5 near the Tacoma Dome left one person dead Wednesday morning. A driver struck a barrier and was unresponsive. They were taken to a local hospital where they … more

Puneet Bsanti / The News Tribune (TNS) | 7/9/25

Prosecutors reviewing evidence against King County Assessor John Wilson

Prosecutors did not file criminal charges Tuesday as they continue to review evidence against King County Assessor John Wilson, who was arrested last week on allegations that he repeatedly drove to … more

David Gutman / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/9/25

Washington State Ferries said it would deploy its new electric ferries first on the Mukilteo-Clinton run. The short route is currently served by diesel ferries like the Tokitae, seen here approaching Whidbey Island.

High costs may force Washington state ferry electrification program off course

Washington aspires for its largest-in-the-nation fleet of passenger ferries to operate reliably and emission-free by 2050. To get there, the plan is to convert six existing vessels to … more

Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard | 7/9/25

Mount Rainier is pictured from downtown Tacoma as the sun sets on Thursday, April 18.

USGS: Hundreds of earthquakes detected at Mount Rainier on Tuesday

Hundreds of earthquakes have been detected at Mount Rainier so far Tuesday morning in the largest such swarm at the active stratovolcano since 2009, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. … more

By Shea Johnson / The News Tribune (TNS) | 7/8/25

Thurston County deputies pursued two drivers during a marijuana business burglary Tuesday morning. One car caught fire near Highway 101 before officers made an arrest.

Pot business burglary, pursuit result in car fire, Thurston County sheriff says

A driver was arrested on suspicion of multiple crimes Tuesday morning, following a burglary and car fire near U.S. Highway 101, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders said in a social media … more

By Rolf Boone / The Olympian | 7/8/25

Cosmopolis Fire Department The city of Cosmopolis Fire Department had a busy Fourth of July Holiday. They had five medical calls for service, two requiring ground transport by the city of Aberdeen Fire Department and one requiring air transport by LifeFlight Network.

Fireworks: Six-year-old suffers injuries to face, man in his 20s injures hand in Grays Harbor County

According to the Aberdeen Fire Department (AFD), although Fourth of July weekend was uneventful regarding fire responses related to fireworks, AFD did respond to two major incidents due to severe … more

By Jerry Knaak / The Daily World | 7/8/25

Washington Military Department A tsunami escape route sign in downtown Ocean Shores.

Cascadia tsunami threat may not be quite as bad as thought

Just off the coast of the Pacific Northwest is the Cascadia Subduction Zone, a complex collection of earthquake faults created by one tectonic plate pushing its way under another. Every 400-600 … more

By Jes Burns / Oregon Public Broadcasting | 7/8/25

20 states, including Washington, sue to keep Medicaid data away from ICE

A multi-state coalition is suing to keep Medicaid enrollment information away from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Washington, Colorado, California joined 18 other states, almost all … more

By Elyse Apel / The Center Square | 7/8/25

Washington state committee distances from drug use work group’s ‘buyers club’ suggestion

Washington’s Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee, or SURSAC, is distancing itself from recent recommendations made by a subset work group that included having the state set up a … more

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square | 7/8/25

ICE agents along with federal law enforcement partners apprehend some of the more than 300 people it says are illegally in Massachusetts.

Sen. Patty Murray, Dems propose law requiring ICE agents to show ID, remove face coverings

Citing transparency, congressional Democrats proposed a law Tuesday that would prohibit federal immigration authorities from covering their faces in many situations. The proposal follows months … more

By Tim Clouser / The Center Square | 7/8/25

The Chehalis River runs through farmland near Doty and Dryad.

USDA chief outlines plan to block China from U.S. farmland ownership

President Donald Trump’s administration will pursue a ban on Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland as part of an effort to strengthen farm security, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said … more

By Jacob Fischler / States Newsroom | 7/8/25

New Washington state hotline to report hate crimes launches in three counties

Washington has launched a hotline to report hate crimes and bias in three of the state’s biggest counties. Residents in King, Spokane and Clark counties can now report hate crimes and bias … more

By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard | 7/8/25

People paddle board in Snow Lake at Mount Rainier National Park on Monday, July 8.

Proposed international surcharge at national parks could generate millions in 2026

With many national parks facing huge backlogs of deferred maintenance — Yellowstone National Park alone is estimated to have more than $1 billion — the federal government is proposing a … more

By Micah Drew / States Newsroom | 7/8/25

What higher steel and aluminum tariffs mean for Washington state businesses, shoppers

President Donald Trump's higher tariffs on steel and aluminum imports took effect Wednesday, sparking concerns of steeper costs for businesses that may eventually hit consumer goods and grocery … more

Jessica Fu / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/8/25

Washington state households can’t afford basics, even if they’re not poor, report says

Over a quarter of households in Washington earn more than the federal poverty threshold but still struggle to afford necessities like housing, child care, transportation and more, according to a … more

Jessica Fu / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/8/25

In pricey Washington, any cuts to food stamps could hit hard

The Republican-led House passed a budget resolution last month calling for a $2 trillion reduction in spending over the next decade. To meet this goal, lawmakers could end up targeting major … more

Jessica Fu / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/8/25