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Steam billows from the Longview WestRock mill, which makes cardboard materials including container board and corrugated containers, March 14, 2024, in Longview, Wash.

Was the Longview WestRock mill the cause of September’s mysterious odor?

Steam billows from the Longview WestRock mill, which makes cardboard materials including container board and corrugated containers, March 14, 2024, in Longview, Wash.

October 18, 2024, 1:41pm Latest News

The mysterious odor people reported from Kelso to Portland last month may be tied to Longview’s WestRock mill, according to a spokesperson from the Washington Department of Ecology. Read story

State ferry docked for repair

October 18, 2024, 11:06am Northwest

Residents and travelers in Anacortes may have noticed the large green-and-white state ferry at the end of Commercial Avenue this past month. Read story

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker prepares to testify before a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Subcommittee on Investigations, hearing on the FAA&#039;s oversight of Boeing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.

The FAA is opening a new review of safety at Boeing

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker prepares to testify before a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Subcommittee on Investigations, hearing on the FAA&#039;s oversight of Boeing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.

October 18, 2024, 9:48am Business

The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it will open a three-month review of Boeing’s compliance with safety regulations, continuing the agency’s closer oversight of the company since a panel blew off a jetliner during an Alaska Airlines flight in January. Read story

In this photo taken Friday, Feb.

DCYF leader says he won’t seek reappointment under new governor

In this photo taken Friday, Feb.

October 18, 2024, 8:06am Latest News

A beleaguered state official who’s faced a swirl of criticism over his leadership at Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families won’t seek reappointment, he announced this week. Read story

Gov. Jay Inslee and leaders from the state Department of Social and Health Services break ground on the new Forensic Center of Excellence on the Western State Hospital campus.

New Western State Hospital building under construction, will add 350 beds

Gov. Jay Inslee and leaders from the state Department of Social and Health Services break ground on the new Forensic Center of Excellence on the Western State Hospital campus.

October 18, 2024, 7:45am Health

Washington broke ground Thursday on the newest Western State Hospital building, offering what officials hope will be a fresh start for the psychiatric facility. Read story

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UW finds students, staff experienced hostile antisemitism, Islamophobia

University of Washington (iStock.com)

October 18, 2024, 7:44am Latest News

University of Washington students, faculty and staff felt unwelcome on what they perceived as a hostile campus during a year characterized by protests, an encampment and widespread tensions after Oct. 7, 2023, new task forces focused on antisemitism and Islamophobia found. Read story

WWU to cut more than 50 jobs amid ‘strategic reorganization’ and cost reductions

October 18, 2024, 7:39am Northwest

Western Washington University will cut more than 50 paid positions from its personnel as part of a “strategic organization” and cost reduction plan due to ongoing budget challenges, the university announced Monday. Read story

Tri-Cities is new home to a Seattle startup’s $30M fusion energy research outpost

October 18, 2024, 7:37am Business

A fusion-focused Seattle startup will invest $30 million to create a research and possibly manufacturing outpost in Richland. Read story

A company with Lynden roots once again was selected to deliver the Capitol Christmas tree

October 18, 2024, 7:35am Northwest

A trucking company with roots in Whatcom County will carry the Capitol Christmas Tree from Alaska to the nation’s capital later this year. Read story

‘A horrifying scene.’ 2 injured, 1 arrested after ‘sword’ attack in Olympia home Wednesday night

October 18, 2024, 7:35am Northwest

A couple were critically injured Wednesday night when Olympia police say the son attacked them with a “sword” at their Olympia home. Read story