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Using DNA testing, a body found in 1980 was identified as Larry Parks, a Vietnam veteran, Oregon State Police said.

Veteran found dead in 1980 may be victim of convicted serial killer, OR cops say

Using DNA testing, a body found in 1980 was identified as Larry Parks, a Vietnam veteran, Oregon State Police said.

May 13, 2025, 7:39am Northwest

A man found dead along an Oregon interstate nearly 45 years ago has been identified, and his death is possibly linked to a convicted California serial killer, police say. Read story

Captain stayed on boat sinking off WA, officials say. He’s been missing for days

May 12, 2025, 4:38pm Editor's Choice

A 44-year-old man has been missing for days since he stayed on his sinking fishing boat off Washington, officials said. Read story

3 die in North Cascades National Park climbing fall

May 12, 2025, 4:37pm Northwest

Three climbers from suburban Seattle were killed in a fall over the weekend in North Cascades National Park, sheriff’s officials said. Read story

A sign and fence at the Green Hill School for juvenile offenders, in Chehalis, Washington.

No fixes on horizon for crowding crisis in WA’s youth prisons

A sign and fence at the Green Hill School for juvenile offenders, in Chehalis, Washington.

May 12, 2025, 11:24am Courts & Crime

Problems with overcrowding have enveloped the Green Hill School juvenile detention center in Chehalis for nearly two years, leading to unsafe conditions for the minors incarcerated there and the staff tasked with overseeing them. Read story

Rural-focused organization launches effort to address infrastructure needs in rural Washington towns

May 12, 2025, 8:26am Business

A rural town in southeastern Washington has been selected to take part in a new pilot project to address critical water infrastructure needs. Read story

In this Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 photo, two residents of the Rainier School, a state-run care facility in Buckley, Wash., for the developmentally disabled, watch television. In the past seven decades, the Rainier School has changed from a massive institution with almost 2,000 patients, to one that now intimately cares for 350. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Fight to close $52M Rainier School for adults with disabilities is over. What’s next?

In this Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 photo, two residents of the Rainier School, a state-run care facility in Buckley, Wash., for the developmentally disabled, watch television. In the past seven decades, the Rainier School has changed from a massive institution with almost 2,000 patients, to one that now intimately cares for 350. (AP Photo/Ted S.

May 12, 2025, 8:20am Health

A heated debate concerning the future of the Rainier School in Buckley has winded down for now. Read story

WA has more computer science jobs than degree recipients. LCC aims to change that.

May 12, 2025, 8:15am Northwest

Starting this fall, Lower Columbia College will offer its first four-year degree, a bachelor of science in computer science. Read story

Tasha, seen here in 2013 with her first two cubs—was an experienced, devoted and protective mother.

Seattle’s zoo mourns elderly sloth bear Tasha, mother to 4 cubs

Tasha, seen here in 2013 with her first two cubs—was an experienced, devoted and protective mother.

May 12, 2025, 8:07am Life

Tasha loved cinnamon, honey and watermelon. She was quiet, but fierce. And she was a mom to two sets of twins. Read story

Man reportedly fleeing trooper jumps over I-5 barrier in Seattle, dies

May 12, 2025, 7:43am Northwest

A 19-year-old man died early Saturday after jumping over the barrier of Interstate 5 near the Ship Canal Bridge in an apparent attempt to get away from police, Washington State Patrol officials say. Read story

Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown gives news conference announcing a federal lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order attempting to overhaul elections in the U.S., in Seattle, Friday, April 4, 2025.

WA sues over Trump’s order shortcutting reviews on fossil fuel projects

Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown gives news conference announcing a federal lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order attempting to overhaul elections in the U.S., in Seattle, Friday, April 4, 2025.

May 12, 2025, 7:41am Latest News

Washington is leading 14 other states in a new lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order declaring a "national energy emergency" and seeking to shortcut environmental reviews for oil drilling, pipelines and other fossil fuel projects. Read story