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Washington state is giving $5 million to a massive aluminum production plant in Spokane. Why?

May 23, 2024, 7:32am Business

The state of Washington will give nearly $5 million to the Kaiser Aluminum plant in Spokane Valley to help replace two 1943-built steam boilers in an effort to reduce the massive facility’s greenhouse gas emissions. Read story

Fire report: Wildfires slow down with cooler weather

May 23, 2024, 7:30am Northwest

Perhaps due to the cool, wet weather, wildfires were nowhere to be found Wednesday in the Columbia Basin. In Kittitas County, the Pumphouse Fire, which had been discovered Monday near Ryegrass Summit on Interstate 90, was controlled at 3 acres. Read story

Woodland City Council seat opens as Monte Smith resigns post

May 22, 2024, 7:18pm Northwest

A new member of the Woodland City Council will need to be appointed after councilmember Monte Smith announced his resignation Monday night. Read story

A person drops off a vote-by-mail ballot at a dropbox in Pioneer Square during primary voting on Tuesday in Portland.

Centrist challenger ousts progressive prosecutor in DA race in Portland

A person drops off a vote-by-mail ballot at a dropbox in Pioneer Square during primary voting on Tuesday in Portland.

May 22, 2024, 6:02pm Latest News

Centrist district attorney candidate Nathan Vasquez has ousted the incumbent progressive prosecutor in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, after running a campaign in which he vowed to be tough on crime. Read story

Person fatally shot by Washington state trooper during altercation on Interstate 5 identified as Idaho man

May 22, 2024, 3:47pm Northwest

The person who was fatally shot by a Washington state trooper during an altercation on Interstate 5 north of Seattle last week has been identified as an Idaho man. Read story

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Capital gains tax receipts in Washington tumble

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

May 22, 2024, 2:48pm Editor's Choice

Capital gains tax collections in Washington have plummeted in their second year, creating potential challenges for the next governor and legislative budget writers in 2025. Read story

US Rep. Mike Simpson takes early lead in GOP primary as initial election results for Idaho reported

May 22, 2024, 9:03am Northwest

Based on early returns, Republican voters in Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District appear to be leaning toward handing incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson a victory in Tuesday’s Republican primary election, which would grant him a chance to defend his seat in November’s general election. Read story

Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, responds to a voter&rsquo;s question at a Feb. 19 town hall in Battle Ground.

Ann Rivers takes buyout to leave Longview assistant city manager position

Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, responds to a voter&rsquo;s question at a Feb. 19 town hall in Battle Ground.

May 22, 2024, 7:45am Clark County News

Longview is paying Assistant City Manager Ann Rivers and City Attorney Dana Gigler at least $100,000 combined to stop working for the city. Read story

Spokane landlords may soon no longer ban air conditioning units during the worst summer heat

May 22, 2024, 7:43am Northwest

A new law under consideration would make it illegal for landlords to ban tenants from installing air conditioning units in Spokane rentals during dangerously hot weather. Read story

The Daily News sells building to Fibre Federal

May 22, 2024, 7:43am Northwest

After more than 50 years on the corner of Douglas Street and 11th Avenue, The Daily News has sold its building to Fibre Federal Credit Union. Read story