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Some of the items are displayed in a new vending machine in Brooklyn that will disperse fentanyl test strips and naloxone as well as hygiene kits, maxi pads, Vitamin C, and COVID-19 tests for free on June 5, 2023, in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images/TNS)

Washington doctors detail pros, cons of fentanyl addiction treatment methods

There was a time, not long ago, when doctors had national protocols for using a leading opioid treatment drug. Heroin was the opioid king then, and it was fairly smooth to transition patients … more

Nina Shapiro / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/24/23

Why Washington hitting federal special ed requirements is just a first step

Washington was one of just 11 states that met federal requirements for educating students with disabilities this year. This stamp of approval marks a first for the state in recent memory. … more

Dahlia Bazzaz / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/24/23

Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz answers questions on carbon sequestration during a panel with reporters and broadcasters at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 16.

Taylor Swift named 'Honorary Geologist' by Washington state officials for Eras Tour

The way the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) sees it, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is "championing awareness of Earth's geologic eras," according to a department press release. This … more

Karlee Van De Venter / Tri-City Herald (TNS) | 7/23/23

The Washington Capitol building is lit up against the night sky in Olympia on Thursday, Feb. 16.

Is it legal for parents in Washington state to let minors drink at home?

If you went to parties in high school, it generally didn't take very long to figure out which kind of student everyone was: one who didn't drink, one whose parents thought they didn't drink, one who … more

Karlee Van De Venter / Tri-City Herald (TNS) | 7/23/23

Jarred Kelenic (10) of the Seattle Mariners prepares for his at bat against the Minnesota Twins at T-Mobile Park on July 17, 2023, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images/TNS)

Mariners empathetic to Jarred Kelenic's injury: 'We've all been in that position'

Ty France has spiked his helmet or tossed his bat in fits of frustration. Earlier on in the homestand, it led to an ejection and a fine. On July 2, against the Rays, Eugenio Suarez snapped his … more

Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/23/23

Members of the Washington State Patrol respond with the Washington State Department of Transportation to a scene in Adna last March.

Washington lawmakers eyeing ways to keep troopers on roads after years of attrition

OLYMPIA — State lawmakers are eyeing ways to recruit and retain state troopers as Washington contends with a high number of traffic deaths. Right now, 146 out of 684, or 21%, of trooper … more

Claire Withycombe / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/23/23

The bright visage of butterflies fluttering in a field of swaying golden paintbrush flowers was a rare sight up until a few years ago.

Rare South Sound blossom makes comeback, gets removed from endangered species list

Every happy anniversary story begins with flowers, and so does this one. The Endangered Species Act turns 50 years old this year, and the South Sound has something to celebrate it with. Golden … more

Craig Sailor / The News Tribune (TNS) | 7/23/23

Foodborne illness infects five in Washington, killing three

A foodborne illness caused by Listeriosis monocytogenes has infected five people in Pierce and Thurston counties, killing three, according to the Washington State Department of Health. All of … more

Filip Timotija / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/23/23

Two teens found shot to death at home in Yakima

Two teens were found shot to death at a home near Lions Park in Yakima on Friday afternoon. Yakima police were called to a home near the park at 509 W. Pine St. at 3:47 p.m. to investigate … more

Sara Rae Shields / Yakima Herald-Republic (TNS) | 7/23/23

Idaho man sentenced to eight years in prison after officers found naked 15-year-old girl in his closet

A 29-year-old Coeur d'Alene man was sentenced to up to eight years in prison for having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl and sending her an inappropriate photo. Joshua Ash was … more

Garrett Cabeza / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 7/23/23

A cougar walks through its habitat at NW Trek in October 2022 as pumpkins dot the landscape.

Cougar Snatches Dog on Walk — Until Neighbor Steps in, Mason County Officials Say

A cougar got by a man walking his dog and tried to snatch it and run off into the woods, but a neighbor stepped in to save the day, officials said. It happened just after 11 a.m. on … more

By Brooke Baitinger / The Olympian | 7/21/23

District Attorney Didn’t Review Commutation Request for Oregon Man Now Linked to Deaths of 4 Women

Multnomah County prosecutors did not review any of the prisoners considered for clemency in 2021 for fighting the state’s historic wildfires, including the man now identified as the person of … more

Noelle Crombie / Oregonlive.com (TNS) | 7/21/23

Three Juveniles, One Adult Arrested in Thurston County Store Robbery Wednesday

Olympia police arrested three juveniles and an adult for allegedly robbing a gas station convenience store on the east side Wednesday afternoon. The three juveniles were booked into Thurston … more

Martín Bilbao / The Olympian (TNS) | 7/21/23

Eastern Washington Mother Finds Man in Bed With 11-Year-Old

An Adams County mother made a terrifying discovery when she went to check on her children early Wednesday morning. Just after midnight at a home near Othello when the mother looked in on her … more

Cory McCoy / Tri-City Herald (TNS) | 7/21/23

A group of 31 men with the white supremacy group Patriot Front were removed from the back of a U-Haul rental truck and arrested after a traffic stop by multiple law enforcement agencies on Northwest Boulevard in Coeur d’ Alene. The stop was made just a few blocks from where the “Pride in the Park” event was being held in Coeur d’Alene City Park, Saturday, June 11, 2022. Police say the men, dressed similarly, had shields and other gear and were intending to riot in downtown Coeur d’Alene. (COLIN MULVANY/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW (TNS))

Five Patriot Front Members Convicted of Conspiracy to Riot in Idaho

A jury deliberated for a little over an hour before convicting five Patriot Front members Thursday for conspiring to disrupt a Pride celebration last June in downtown Coeur d'Alene. Devin … more

Garrett Cabeza / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 7/21/23

Former Spokesman-Review Editor Steve Smith Arrested on Suspicion of Child Pornography Possession

Steven A. Smith, the former executive editor of The Spokesman-Review, was arrested Thursday afternoon on suspicion of possessing child pornography. Smith, who served as editor from 2002 to 2008, … more

The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 7/21/23

Homicide Counts Are Falling in U.S. Cities, But Not in Seattle

Bucking a national decline in killings, the number of homicides in Seattle grew 7% in the first half of 2023, according to a report released Thursday by the Council on Criminal Justice. On … more

Alison Saldanha / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/21/23

Bids to Convert Washington Ferries to Hybrid-Electric More Expensive Than Expected

Washington State Ferries moved closer toward converting its largest boats to hybrid-electric power last week — a changeover that promises significant emissions reductions but that will cost … more

David Kroman / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/21/23

Toxic Chemicals From Flame Retardant Found in Puget Sound Area Moms' Breast Milk

Washington in 2007 was the first to ban some flame retardants commonly used in furniture or televisions with known adverse effects to babies' developing brains. Then came their replacements: more … more

Isabella Breda / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/21/23

Seattle Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs before calling the last game of the regular season against the Detroit Tigers, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in Seattle. (Ken Lambert/The Seattle Times/TNS)

Commentary: Rough Stretch for Rick Rizzs, But Longtime Mariners Broadcaster 'Very, Very, Very Lucky'

Rick Rizzs has forged his nearly five-decade, Hall of Fame-caliber broadcasting career on positivity and enthusiasm. So it's no surprise that Rizzs' reaction to his gruesome all-terrain-vehicle … more

Larry Stone / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/20/23