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Tesla in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist was using self-driving system, authorities say

July 30, 2024, 5:11pm Northwest

Authorities in Washington have determined that a Tesla that hit and killed a motorcyclist near Seattle in April was operating on the company’s “Full Self Driving” system at the time of the crash. Read story

Providence patients’ lawsuit claims negligence over potential exposure to hepatitis B and C, HIV

July 30, 2024, 4:41pm Northwest

Four people who were potentially exposed to hepatitis B and C and HIV during surgeries at a Portland-area hospital have filed a class action lawsuit against Providence, the medical facility and an anesthesiology group claiming their negligence has caused pain, shock and anxiety. Read story

Three candidates to lead Washington&rsquo;s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. From left to right: Reid Saaris, Chris Reykdal and David Olson.

On charter schools and school vouchers, candidates for state schools superintendent hold vastly differing perspectives

Three candidates to lead Washington&rsquo;s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. From left to right: Reid Saaris, Chris Reykdal and David Olson.

July 30, 2024, 11:13am Election

Candidates for state superintendent of public instruction hold strikingly varied positions on the expansion of charter schools in Washington. Read story

After 33 years of feisty, 4-letter coverage, Seattle’s Stranger is sold

July 30, 2024, 9:14am Business

Almost 33 years after The Stranger first shocked Seattle’s staid establishment with its irreverent, expletive-laced brand of progressive journalism, the groundbreaking newspaper has new owners. Read story

The city of Seattle saw more than 100,000 new residents between 2010 and 2020, according to the most recent Census numbers.

Washington prepares to roll out tax break for office-to-housing conversions

The city of Seattle saw more than 100,000 new residents between 2010 and 2020, according to the most recent Census numbers.

July 30, 2024, 8:17am Business

Cities in Washington are eager to see underused office buildings converted to housing. Read story

Semi Bird addresses the crowd at a fundraising event at The Lodge at Frontier Park Graham on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

Is the race for WA governor down to two? Semi Bird thinks the polling is ‘garbage’

Semi Bird addresses the crowd at a fundraising event at The Lodge at Frontier Park Graham on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

July 30, 2024, 7:52am Election

A Tri-Cities candidate running for Washington governor is at risk of getting locked out of the general election, a new statewide poll suggests. Read story

Low- and moderate-income WA residents to be eligible for state Clean Energy Credits

July 30, 2024, 7:49am Business

The Washington state Department of Commerce on Monday announced a Washington Families Clean Energy Credits grant program that will provide a $200 energy bill credit to eligible electricity customers. Read story

Candidates for Washington governor (from left); Semi Bird, Bob Ferguson, Mark Mullet, Dave Reichert (File photos)

How WA governor candidates want to tackle housing, homelessness

Candidates for Washington governor (from left); Semi Bird, Bob Ferguson, Mark Mullet, Dave Reichert (File photos)

July 30, 2024, 6:01am Election

In the decade-plus since Washington last ushered in a new governor, statewide home prices and rents have soared, more people have experienced homelessness than ever before and the housing gap has widened. Read story

Eight vie to be next insurance director

July 29, 2024, 8:43pm Northwest

For the first time in more than 20 years, Washington will have a new insurance commissioner this fall. Read story

Gray wolves to remain on state endangered list after 5-4 vote

July 29, 2024, 2:59pm Latest News

Gray wolves will remain on the endangered species list in Washington after a close 5-4 vote by the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission, according to a Washington Policy Center press release. Over the past 15 years, the gray wolf population has grown significantly, with the Washington Department of Fish… Read story