July 1, 2020, 2:48pm Northwest
OLYMPIA -- A judge has ruled that Washington Gov. Jay Inslee overstepped his authority with a series of one-sentence vetoes in last year's transportation budget. Read story
July 1, 2020, 1:20pm Northwest
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon had a record 281 new confirmed coronavirus cases Wednesday, but officials predict that the increase may become much steeper during the next month - potentially reaching 900 new cases per day. Read story
July 1, 2020, 1:14pm Northwest
LONGVIEW — After a brief but peaceful conflict between “We the People” organizers and city employees Wednesday morning at Lake Sacajawea, event promoter Larry Wood plans to force the issue and drive into the park at 5 p.m. this evening to begin setting up for the unsanctioned Independence Day weekend event. Read story
July 1, 2020, 12:24pm Latest News
SEATTLE — Seattle police showed up in force early Wednesday at the city's “occupied” protest zone, tore down demonstrators' tents and used bicycles to herd the protesters after the mayor ordered the area cleared following two fatal shootings in less than two weeks. Read story
July 1, 2020, 9:41am Northwest
PORTLAND — Police declared a riot, made multiple arrests and used tear gas to disperse protesters in Portland, Oregon, as unruly demonstrations continue in the city. Read story
July 1, 2020, 9:38am Latest News
TRI-CITIES — About 220 officers and inmates at a Washington state prison have tested positive for COVID-19, nearly doubling since restricting movement in its medium-security unit last month. Read story
July 1, 2020, 8:46am Northwest
BELLINGHAM — About 600 traps to catch invasive Asian giant hornets are being placed in Northwestern Washington’s Whatcom County by the Washington State Department of Agriculture, more than doubling the number already set out by citizens. Read story
July 1, 2020, 8:41am Latest News
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Tuesday recommended the state Legislature fortify police accountability laws by requiring law enforcement agencies to collect detailed information about use of deadly force and share it publicly. Read story
July 1, 2020, 8:20am Northwest
In their quest for police reform, elected officials in the city of Spokane may lean on their counterparts in the state Legislature for help. Read story
July 1, 2020, 8:20am Northwest
A new law prohibiting the use of handheld devices while driving takes effect in Idaho tomorrow. Read story