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Burien faces another homelessness lawsuit, this one about religion

September 2, 2024, 10:34am Churches & Religion

A Methodist church in Burien is suing the small South King County city in federal court, marking the fifth suit tied to the city's efforts to limit homelessness. Read story

Resources diverted from contained Mowry Fire to County Line Fire near Plummer that is 80% under control

September 2, 2024, 10:08am Northwest

Fire crews have reached 80 percent containment on the County Line Fire burning near Plummer, as officials diverted resources from the completely contained Mowry Fire near Worley that burned nearly 90 acres. Read story

Did Tri-Cities scientist eat uranium to show radiation was safe? Snopes investigated

September 2, 2024, 10:01am Northwest

Did a Tri-Cities scientist eat radioactive uranium in the ‘80s to prove that it is harmless? Read story

Courtroom scene with US flag and state seal and flag of the state of Washington.

Black, Native people face higher rates of charges in Washington courts

Courtroom scene with US flag and state seal and flag of the state of Washington.

September 2, 2024, 6:02am Courts & Crime

The number of Black people with charges filed against them in Washington’s courts last year was about 2.5 times greater than their share of the state’s population – largely due to misdemeanor charges, which are considered less serious crimes. Read story

The Oregon Health & Science University campus in Portland is seen in 2016.

Even before Dobbs, Washingtonians sought abortion care in Oregon

The Oregon Health & Science University campus in Portland is seen in 2016.

September 2, 2024, 6:00am Health

In the two years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending national abortion access protections, abortion providers in Washington have received a growing number of out-of-state patients. But even before Roe fell, access to abortion was far from universal in Washington. Many Washingtonians who live in rural… Read story

Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris stands with second gentleman Doug Emhoff, left, vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and his wife Gwen Walz, right, following Harris&rsquo; acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, on Aug. 22, 2024.

After DNC ‘serotonin’ boost, WA Dems face complacency concerns

Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris stands with second gentleman Doug Emhoff, left, vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and his wife Gwen Walz, right, following Harris&rsquo; acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, on Aug. 22, 2024.

September 2, 2024, 6:00am Latest News

Washington Democrats left the Democratic National Convention fired up about Vice President Kamala Harris’ chances to defeat former President Donald Trump this fall — but still worried about what the next two months may bring. Read story

A northern leopard frog sits on a plant after being released into the wild on July 31.

Endangered frogs have yet to ‘croak’ as conservationists release hundreds into wildlife refuge

A northern leopard frog sits on a plant after being released into the wild on July 31.

September 2, 2024, 6:00am Latest News

For the fourth time, hundreds of endangered frogs were released into the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge with the intent to revitalize their population. Read story

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‘Man vs. bear’: Viral debate over women’s safety stirs discussion on sexual assault and gendered violence

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September 2, 2024, 6:00am Northwest

Would you rather be alone in the woods with a man or a bear? Read story

Inside the plan for a massive WA insulation plant to spin molten rock like cotton candy

September 2, 2024, 6:00am Business

A proposed manufacturing plant southeast of the Tri-Cities will make building insulation by crushing stone, melting it and spinning the lava-like material in an industrial-strength cotton candy maker. Read story

Longview youth shelter eyes October opening

September 1, 2024, 2:47pm Northwest

Community House on Broadway's new youth shelter will be named Beth's Place in honor of executive director Frank Morrison's daughter Mariah Beth, who passed away after an overdose in 2023 at 28 years old. Read story