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Sue Kuehl Pederson and Dave Upthegrove

Razor-thin race for Washington lands commissioner spurs first statewide ballot recount in decades

Sue Kuehl Pederson and Dave Upthegrove

August 21, 2024, 8:08am Election

As of Tuesday evening, a margin of 51 votes separated two of the leading candidates in the closest statewide race Washington state has seen in 20 years. Read story

The Retreat Fire, Washington’s largest active blaze, was at 45,600 acres and increased containment 5% from Saturday to Monday and is now 85% contained.

Wildfire season shows no signs of slowing in Washington with new fires almost daily

The Retreat Fire, Washington’s largest active blaze, was at 45,600 acres and increased containment 5% from Saturday to Monday and is now 85% contained.

August 21, 2024, 8:06am Northwest

At 2 p.m. Sunday a 35-acre blaze started on Overen Road outside of Quincy. The fire was quickly contained two hours after it started with Fire District 3, Fire District 13, Ephrata Fire Department and Bureau of Land Management Fire responding to the fire according to David Durfee, Interim Fire… Read story

Mount Rainier National Park seeks feedback on reservation system

August 21, 2024, 8:03am Northwest

Mount Rainier National Park wants to hear from visitors about this summer’s reserved timed-entry pilot program. Through Sept. 15, parkgoers are invited to share their timed-entry experiences online. Read story

Supporters cheer as Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Fiserv Forum during a campaign rally in Milwaukee, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.

Washington delegates at DNC press Harris to change policy toward Israel and Gaza

Supporters cheer as Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Fiserv Forum during a campaign rally in Milwaukee, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.

August 21, 2024, 7:54am Latest News

In the first month of her campaign for the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris has emphasized broad principles more than specific policies, capitalizing on enthusiasm among Democrats without making it clear how she would govern differently from President Joe Biden. Read story

Bryan Kohberger listens to arguments during a hearing to overturn his grand jury indictment on Oct. 26, 2023, in Moscow, Idaho.

Bryan Kohberger’s defense doubles down on moving Moscow murder trial to Boise

Bryan Kohberger listens to arguments during a hearing to overturn his grand jury indictment on Oct. 26, 2023, in Moscow, Idaho.

August 21, 2024, 7:54am Latest News

The defense for Bryan Kohberger, who is accused of the University of Idaho student homicides, rejected arguments from prosecutors that Moscow remains an acceptable place for the suspect to receive a fair trial next summer. Read story

A 36-year-old man falls to his death while climbing Del Campo Peak

August 21, 2024, 7:47am Northwest

A 36-year-old man died after falling more than 40 feet while climbing at Del Campo Peak in eastern Snohomish County on Monday morning, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. Read story

Eastern WA site may become largest trucking services complex for hundreds of miles

August 21, 2024, 7:45am Business

As local industry booms, fleets of trucks are traveling to and from Pasco and other Tri-Cities plants and warehouses daily. Read story

On Oct. 14, Albertsons and Kroger, two of the nation's largest grocers, announced they have agreed to merge in a deal they say would help them better compete with Walmart, Amazon and other major companies that have stepped into the grocery business. (Sarah A.

Kroger sells $10.5 billion in bonds to fund Albertsons buyout

On Oct. 14, Albertsons and Kroger, two of the nation's largest grocers, announced they have agreed to merge in a deal they say would help them better compete with Walmart, Amazon and other major companies that have stepped into the grocery business. (Sarah A.

August 20, 2024, 3:10pm Business

Kroger Co. sold $10.5 billion of notes on Tuesday to help fund its acquisition of fellow grocer Albertsons Cos. in one of the biggest corporate bond deals of the year. Read story

After 31 years with Kelso police, chief steps down to lead 911 dispatch

August 20, 2024, 2:29pm Northwest

After a 31-year career in law enforcement exclusively with the Kelso Police Department, Kelso Police Chief Darr Kirk is stepping down this month to lead Cowlitz 911. Read story

FILE - The Boeing 787 Dreamliner taxis after its landing at Le Bourget airport, east of Paris, upon its presentation for the first time at the 49th Paris Air Show at the airport, June 21, 2011.

A new setback hits a Boeing jet: U.S. will require inspection of pilot seats on 787s

FILE - The Boeing 787 Dreamliner taxis after its landing at Le Bourget airport, east of Paris, upon its presentation for the first time at the 49th Paris Air Show at the airport, June 21, 2011.

August 20, 2024, 1:42pm Business

Federal safety officials are requiring inspections of cockpit seats on Boeing 787 Dreamliners after one of the jets went into a dive when the captain’s seat lurched forward without warning and disconnected the plane's autopilot system. Read story