August 2, 2024, 8:21am Latest News
It has been five years since Washington’s signature “sanctuary” law went into effect, prohibiting most local officials from cooperating with immigration enforcement. Since then, Washington jail and law enforcement agencies have committed hundreds of alleged violations, according to a report published Thursday by the University of Washington’s Center for Human… Read story
August 2, 2024, 8:15am Northwest
Today, buzzwords fly around us like mosquitoes on a sultry summer night — “sustainable,” “plant-based,” “eco-friendly.” More and more businesses are describing themselves, their products, and their practices using one “green” term or another. Climate change and the environmental impacts of our purchasing decisions have many of us thinking about… Read story
August 2, 2024, 7:50am Latest News
Thirteen Washington counties sued the Department of Children, Youth and Families on Thursday for suspending its intakes of youth offenders as some lawmakers and juvenile justice experts called on Gov. Jay Inslee to fire the department’s leader. Read story
August 2, 2024, 7:49am Business
Two men accused of sexually assaulting passengers on airplanes in separate incidents during flights to Seattle were sentenced on Thursday. Read story
August 2, 2024, 6:01am Northwest
As Boise residents seek shelter from extreme heat this summer, tree canopies may seem like the perfect relief outdoors. But those leafy branches pose another unexpected danger that comes with the hot weather. Read story
August 1, 2024, 8:36pm Life
As vacation season continues, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding travelers to prioritize fire safety during their stays in temporary lodging. Read story
August 1, 2024, 4:44pm Nation & World Free
A new study shows that undocumented immigrants paid nearly $100 billion in federal, state and local tax revenue in 2022 while many are shut out of the programs their taxes fund. The findings run counter to anti-immigrant rhetoric that undocumented immigrants are “destroying” social programs. Read story
August 1, 2024, 1:58pm Latest News
As of 6 p.m. Tuesday, the Big Horn Fire, once the largest active blaze in Washington, is fully contained. Read story
August 1, 2024, 12:52pm Latest News
The American Civil Liberties Union sued the city of Spokane, Washington, on Thursday, alleging that its anti-camping laws violate the state constitution. It is believed to be the country’s first such legal challenge since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June that cities can enforce outdoor sleeping bans. Read story
August 1, 2024, 9:31am Latest News Free
Washington’s state advisory board on juvenile justice has called on Gov. Jay Inslee to fire Department of Children, Youth and Families director Ross Hunter amid the agency’s decision to suspend intakes at two state juvenile detention facilities due to overcrowding. Read story
