Northwest

Plans for $400M natural gas power plant at Kalama stall

Plans for a $400 million natural gas-fueled power plant at Kalama are on hold after one of the partners dropped out of the project.

Consultant selected for Longview coal terminal

Cowlitz County commissioners approved a contract Tuesday with a consultant to conduct the environmental review for a proposed coal export terminal on the Columbia River at Longview.

V-2 rocket on display at Everett aviation museum

EVERETT — Had World War II not ended when it did, Nazi Germany likely would have sent more V-2 rockets hurtling toward potential victims.

Pierce County judge outlaws 'parking' mentally ill

TACOMA — A judge in Tacoma has ruled the practice of temporarily "parking" the mentally ill in hospital emergency rooms without treatment violates state and federal law.

Eminem's publisher sues Facebook; suit names Portland firm

DETROIT — Eminem's song publisher is suing Facebook and an ad agency, saying they copied music from one of the rapper's songs.

Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll going up in July

TACOMA — The Washington State Transportation Commission approved a pair of increases Monday for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll.

WSU president upset about enrollment

SPOKANE — Spokane will have a four-year medical program with or without the help of the University of Washington.

Decision time for Portland fluoridation

PORTLAND — Procrastinators dropped off their ballots Tuesday as Portlanders decided for the first time in more than 30 years whether to add fluoride to their drinking water.

3 Oregon timber counties seek tax hikes

Three Oregon timber counties are asking voters to raise taxes to restore deep cuts to law enforcement forced by the expiration of a longstanding federal subsidy.

Threats get Oregon prison inmate 5 more years

PORTLAND — An Oregon State Penitentiary inmate had five years added to his prison time Monday for crimes against law enforcement while he's been in custody.