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Brandon Borg, 21, fills up his car with gas in Everett, Oct. 24, 2024. Borg must drive long distances for work and is worried about how the rise in gas prices will affect his ability to save money for his future.

Young Washington voters say cost of living is their top concern

Brandon Borg, 21, fills up his car with gas in Everett, Oct. 24, 2024. Borg must drive long distances for work and is worried about how the rise in gas prices will affect his ability to save money for his future.

November 1, 2024, 6:05am Election

Voters of all age groups say the economy is one of their top factors in deciding who to choose for Washington’s next governor. But the issue appears to be top-of-mind for younger voters — specifically the cost of basic necessities. Read story

This undated image provided by the Bureau of Land Management shows the bat Hoary Potter.

He’s fast, feisty and could play Quidditch. Meet the bat that won a beauty contest

This undated image provided by the Bureau of Land Management shows the bat Hoary Potter.

October 31, 2024, 5:40pm Latest News

A winged creature from Oregon was crowned this year’s winner Thursday in an annual bat beauty contest put on by the Bureau of Land Management. Read story

Man who killed eagles on a Native American reservation gets nearly 4 years in prison

October 31, 2024, 5:35pm Latest News

A Washington state man who authorities said killed at least 118 eagles as part of a wildlife trafficking ring that operated on a Native American reservation in Montana was sentenced Thursday to three years and 10 months in prison, and must pay more than $777,000 in restitution. Read story

Oregonians raise about 3,000 pigs every year and at least one just became infected with bird flu.

First case of bird flu in pig discovered on small Oregon farm

Oregonians raise about 3,000 pigs every year and at least one just became infected with bird flu.

October 31, 2024, 7:45am Latest News

State officials announced Wednesday that a severe form of bird flu has been detected for the first time in a pig on a small farm in Crook County in central Oregon. Read story

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

Most people moving to Washington are coming from these states, new Census Bureau data says

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

October 31, 2024, 7:44am Business

The U.S. Census Bureau released has released its state-to-state migration estimates for 2023, and it shows that Washington is a popular choice among residents of other west coast states. The data, which is based on the results of the annual American Community Survey, breaks down the total number of people… Read story

Pasco labor contractor fined thousands after being accused of exploiting farmworkers

October 31, 2024, 7:43am Business

An unlicensed farm labor contractor in Pasco faces close to $140,000 in fines after exploiting farmworkers. Read story

Petition asking Southwest Airlines to return to Bellingham is gaining traction. Could it work?

October 31, 2024, 7:37am Business

An online petition seeking the return of Southwest Airlines to Bellingham International Airport recently surpassed 5,000 signatures, and officials at the Port of Bellingham, which oversees airport operations, are open to the idea. Read story

Man who died at WA detention center was in fentanyl withdrawal, 911 call shows

October 31, 2024, 7:36am Northwest

The man who died Sunday at the immigrant detention center in Tacoma was a Mexican citizen who was experiencing fentanyl withdrawal, according to a 911 call. Read story

Former Seattle police Chief Adrian Diaz files $10M claim against city

October 31, 2024, 7:35am Northwest

Former Seattle police Chief Adrian Diaz has filed a $10 million tort claim against the city, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Deputy Mayor Tim Burgess. Read story

Dozens report feeling 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck off southern Oregon Coast

October 30, 2024, 5:00pm Northwest

Dozens of people reported feeling an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 that struck off the southern coast of Oregon on Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Read story