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Federal appeals court reinstates Yakima Union Gospel Mission lawsuit against state

August 16, 2024, 6:33pm Churches & Religion

Yakima Union Gospel Mission’s lawsuit against the state over its faith-based hiring practices has been revived. Read story

Former Seattle high school student claims SPS failed to protect her from sexual abuse

August 16, 2024, 8:25am Northwest

A former Garfield High School student is suing Seattle Public Schools, alleging that district employees failed to prevent two of its coaches from emotionally and sexually abusing her throughout middle and high school. The lawsuit claims that one coach, Walter Jones, repeatedly raped the student while she was a young… Read story

Jennifer Granholm, secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, fields reporters&rsquo; questions during a tour of the historic B Reactor on the Hanford Nuclear Site near Richland on Aug. 12, 2022.

‘Deeply concerning.’ WWII tank leaking radioactive waste into ground in WA, feds suspect

Jennifer Granholm, secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, fields reporters&rsquo; questions during a tour of the historic B Reactor on the Hanford Nuclear Site near Richland on Aug. 12, 2022.

August 16, 2024, 8:15am Latest News

A third aging underground tank at the Hanford nuclear site is suspected of leaking highly radioactive and hazardous chemical waste into the ground, the Department of Energy said Thursday. Read story

Why WA’s foster care system is shrinking fast

August 16, 2024, 8:10am Latest News

The number of children in Washington’s foster care system dropped by almost half in the past six years, reflecting a shift in approach that prioritizes keeping families together. Read story

A fire on the Olympic Peninsula south of Olympia has forced some evacuations as it spread to more than 2,000 acres.

Olympic Peninsula fire near Mount Jupiter prompts evacuation notices

A fire on the Olympic Peninsula south of Olympia has forced some evacuations as it spread to more than 2,000 acres.

August 16, 2024, 8:10am Northwest

A growing 150-acre wildfire in Jefferson County is threatening homes and has prompted fire officials to warn residents to prepare for potential evacuation if conditions worsen. Read story

Semi Bird addresses the crowd at a fundraising event at The Lodge at Frontier Park Graham on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

Semi Bird admits defeat in WA governor race during fiery podcast. But who’s he endorsing?

Semi Bird addresses the crowd at a fundraising event at The Lodge at Frontier Park Graham on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

August 16, 2024, 8:06am Election

Failed gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird says only one person can save Washington. Read story

Newly identified remains of missing World War II soldier from Oregon set to return home

August 15, 2024, 6:58pm Northwest

The remains of a missing World War II soldier from Oregon have been identified and are set to return to the state for burial, federal authorities announced Thursday. Read story

Brian Niccol

Starbucks giving new CEO healthy incentive package

Brian Niccol

August 15, 2024, 5:43pm Business

Starbucks’ incoming CEO could make well in excess of $100 million in his first year with the company under an incentive-laden contract, and he will not be required to relocate from his home in California to Seattle, the home of the global coffee giant. Read story

California winery buys majority stake in Spokane-based Dry Fly Distilling

August 15, 2024, 5:25pm Northwest

A longtime California-based winery, Caymus Vineyards, has purchased a majority stake in Spokane-based Dry Fly Distilling. Read story

Russell Wilson, Ciara’s clothing brand files lawsuit against Saks

August 15, 2024, 5:25pm Business

Russell Wilson and Ciara’s retail brand is accusing major fashion retailer Saks Fifth Avenue of stiffing the company for more than $200,000 worth of merchandise. Read story