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Owner of Streeter’s Resort killed in murder-suicide at Silver Lake RV park

June 26, 2024, 1:49pm Latest News

The owner of Streeter’s Resort RV Park in Silver Lake was killed last week after an 86-year-old man living at the park fatally shot him and tried to harm two women before turning the gun on himself, according to the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office. Read story

In this photo provided by the Deschutes County Sherriff&rsquo;s Office, smoke rises from a wildfire near La Pine, Oregon, Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Gusty winds fueled a rapidly growing wildfire just outside the central Oregon community of La Pine and prompted evacuations. (Sgt.

Wind-driven wildfire spreads near popular vacation destination Bend and prompts evacuations

In this photo provided by the Deschutes County Sherriff&rsquo;s Office, smoke rises from a wildfire near La Pine, Oregon, Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Gusty winds fueled a rapidly growing wildfire just outside the central Oregon community of La Pine and prompted evacuations. (Sgt.

June 26, 2024, 1:47pm Latest News

A wildfire in Oregon’s high desert, near the popular vacation destination of Bend, grew rapidly Wednesday, and officials urged the continued evacuations of hundreds of homes in the area best known for its microbreweries, hiking, river rafting and skiing on nearby Mount Bachelor. Read story

A technician surveys the treatment zone of the mid-Snake River to check the success of the recent treatment for quagga mussels. A routine survey conducted in September found evidence of the invasive mussel, triggering a massive response.

‘Surprise U.S. government actions.’ Snake River dam supporters leery of new DC task force

A technician surveys the treatment zone of the mid-Snake River to check the success of the recent treatment for quagga mussels. A routine survey conducted in September found evidence of the invasive mussel, triggering a massive response.

June 26, 2024, 7:50am Latest News

The formation of a new federal task force focused on salmon in the Columbia River system has been met with concern by supporters of the Snake River hydroelectric dams in Eastern Washington. Read story

A farmworker picks pears at Rowe Farms outside of Yakima on a day when temperatures reached over 100 degrees, Aug. 16, 2023.

Judge hears arguments about WA farmworker wages

A farmworker picks pears at Rowe Farms outside of Yakima on a day when temperatures reached over 100 degrees, Aug. 16, 2023.

June 26, 2024, 7:49am Business

A federal judge in Seattle heard arguments Friday about farmworker wages in Washington state. Read story

Leda Health offers an at-home rape kit.

Health care company sues WA over ban on at-home sexual assault evidence kits

Leda Health offers an at-home rape kit.

June 26, 2024, 7:47am Courts & Crime Free

A company that produces over-the-counter sexual assault evidence kits is suing to overturn a Washington law that prohibits the sale or advertising of products like theirs. Read story

Smoke from a wildfire rises on a road near La Pine, Ore., Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The fire prompted mandatory evacuations in the small town in central Oregon and was growing rapidly in hot, dry conditions.

Gusty winds help spread fast growing Central Oregon wildfire and prompt evacuations

Smoke from a wildfire rises on a road near La Pine, Ore., Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The fire prompted mandatory evacuations in the small town in central Oregon and was growing rapidly in hot, dry conditions.

June 25, 2024, 8:59pm Northwest

Gusty winds fueled a rapidly growing wildfire just outside the central Oregon community of La Pine and prompted evacuations Tuesday. Read story

Vancouver site among best places to buy home in Washington

June 25, 2024, 8:15pm Business

Choosing a place to establish a new chapter in life is a serious commitment, with many factors to consider. Perhaps the biggest commitment one can make during such a transition period is purchasing a house. Read story

Seattle schools to delay releasing closure list until at least September

June 25, 2024, 8:08pm Northwest

Families hoping to learn whether their schools are on Seattle Public Schools’ closure list will now have to wait at least until September to find out. Read story

At state convention, Washington Democrats narrowly reject proposal to block nuclear power

June 25, 2024, 7:32pm Northwest

Hundreds of members of the state Democratic Party in Washington narrowly voted to take no formal position on nuclear power over the weekend at a convention near Seattle. Read story

Town in Washington to pay $15 million to parents of 13-year-old who drowned at summer camp

June 25, 2024, 5:27pm Northwest

A town in Washington state will pay the parents of a teenage boy $15 million to settle a wrongful-death lawsuit they filed after he drowned during a town summer camp outing. Read story