September 19, 2024, 12:05pm Election Free
Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler and Democrat Dave Upthegrove faced off Wednesday in Spokane in a debate that highlighted the candidates’ different views on land management, forest health and the future of timber harvests in Washington. Read story
September 19, 2024, 10:45am Northwest
Crews were putting the finishing touches on setup this week as the Central Washington State Fair gets ready to welcome thousands of fairgoers. Read story
September 19, 2024, 9:39am Election
Washington’s longtime attorney general and a former sheriff known for his work hunting down a notorious serial killer traded accusations of lying to voters during their gubernatorial debate Wednesday, as each made his case for becoming the next governor of the Democratic stronghold state. Read story
September 19, 2024, 9:37am Northwest
Alaska Airlines inaugurates direct flights between Pasco and Los Angeles International on Oct. 1, reviving dreams of a local connection to the busy hub. Read story
September 19, 2024, 9:35am Business
The hackers behind last month’s cyberattack on Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are demanding a 100-bitcoin ransom — about $6 million — for stolen data, though just how much information was accessed, and what kind, is still unclear. Read story
September 19, 2024, 9:33am Northwest
Authorities have identified two people killed when a gas station exploded and started a fire in a remote Idaho town last week. Read story
September 19, 2024, 9:32am Latest News
Some 2,000 gallons of low-level, liquid radioactive waste are set to be shipped from the Hanford Site in Richland next year, and they might be passing through Spokane. Read story
September 19, 2024, 6:04am Northwest
Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program keeps growing, but its staff and resources do not, leaving applicants with delays for benefits and long waits for customer service. Read story
September 18, 2024, 4:33pm Clark County Politics
A 14-month investigation has led to charges against the political committee founded by businessman Brian Heywood for allegedly violating campaign finance laws in the course of gathering signatures for six initiatives last year, including three on the ballot in November. Read story
September 18, 2024, 4:21pm Northwest
Each year, approximately 38 million pounds of litter are discarded on Washington’s highways, roads, and public areas — a statistic reflecting about five pounds of trash for every resident in the state, according to the Washington State Department of Ecology. Read story
