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A female grey wolf in snow. (Mikael Males/Dreamstime/TNS)

Court blocks efforts to remove wolf in Northeast Washington

The state's plans to kill a wolf in northeast Washington are off after a court sided with environmentalists seeking to block the action. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced … more

Michael Wright / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 10/15/25

A salmon launches itself out of the water at the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery's adult collection facility on Sunday, Sept. 29 in Salkum.

Oregon, environmental groups ask courts to help Columbia Basin fish

Environmental groups and the state of Oregon asked a judge Tuesday to OK a suite of changes to dam operations in the Columbia Basin to reduce harm to endangered salmon and steelhead. The … more

Isabella Breda / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 10/15/25

Couple dies in Graham house fire

A married couple in their 70s died in a house fire in Graham on Monday, according to the Pierce County sheriff's office. A passerby saw smoke and flames coming from a house around 11 a.m. in the … more

Caitlyn Freeman / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 10/15/25

Fred Hutch, UW Medicine pause H-1B visa petitions due to $100,000 fee

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and the University of Washington's medical institutions have paused sponsoring H-1B foreign worker visas as the new $100,000 fee announced last month by President Donald … more

Nina Shapiro / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 10/15/25

Protesters gather outside the Portland ICE facility on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.

Protester accused of kicking federal officer in groin during arrest outside ICE building in Portland

A 19-year-old is accused of kicking a federal officer in the groin during an arrest Sunday night as officers tried to clear the driveway and street in front of Portland’s immigration … more

Maxine Bernstein / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 10/15/25

Members of the Unpresidented Brass Band, most of whom dressed as bananas, marched in a Sunday protest to the U.S. Immigration and Customs and Enforcement building in South Portland, where one of their members (not pictured) was arrested after a federal officer chased a person into the area where the band played the theme to "Ghostbusters."

Federal agents barrel into band at Portland ICE protest, arrest clarinetist, accuse her of assault

A clarinet player for a Portland marching troupe that frequently performs during protests was arrested Sunday when federal agents barreled into the band while pursuing another suspect, bystander … more

Zane Sparling / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 10/15/25

Fentanyl with 49ers logo seized in Oregon drug trafficking busts

Police tracked one cellphone number they suspected was used by several people transporting fentanyl from California to Portland, leading to the stops of two cars, four arrests and the seizure of … more

Maxine Bernstein / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 10/15/25

Trump or Ferguson? Washington National Guard commander on having two bosses

CAMP MURRAY, Pierce County — In the lobby of the Washington National Guard headquarters, images of top government leaders stare down from the walls. President Donald Trump looks stern in … more

By Jim Brunner / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 10/15/25

Man found near Rainier Road in Thurston County died from a self-inflicted wound, coroner says

A 23-year-old man found dead near Rainier Road the morning of Oct. 5 died from a self-inflicted wound, the Thurston County Coroner said Tuesday. The Olympian typically does not report on … more

By Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 10/15/25

Concerns remain over data for Washington state police use of force database

As the Washington Data Exchange for Public Safety publishes for the first time data on police use of force incidents, concerns remain regarding the sharing of certain information with Washington … more

By TJ Martinell / The Center Square | 10/15/25

FWP wardens seized several mounts of allegedly illegally killed deer and elk during a poaching investigation. (Courtesy FWP)

Two separate poaching cases lead to charges against against four individuals in Montana

Investigations into two separate poaching cases by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks have led to recent charges against four men, the department said in a series of press releases last week. A … more

By Micah Drew / The Daily Montanan | 10/15/25

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and President of Argentina Javier Milei in the Cabinet Room at the White House on October 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump is hosting Milei for a working lunch days after the U.S. Treasury finalized a $20 billion currency swap framework with Argentina in an effort to help stabilize its economy. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Some Idaho officials mum on plans for Qatari training facility at base

Several of Idaho’s top officials have stayed quiet on the announcement Friday of a training facility for Qatari troops at the Mountain Home Air Force Base . U.S. Defense Secretary … more

By Laura Guido / Idaho Capital Sun | 10/15/25

Lumen Field in Seattle is one of 16 stadiums in three countries – USA, Canada and Mexico – that will host matches during the 2026 men’s soccer World Cup. (Liz Banse)

Washington ponders increasing tolls on a major Seattle route during the World Cup

Driving through the Highway 99 tunnel in Seattle could be pricier during next summer’s FIFA World Cup. With traffic expected to surge when the city hosts several matches, the Washington … more

By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard | 10/15/25

Centralia takes final two sets to top Shelton in five

The Centralia volleyball team trailed heading into the fourth set and fell behind early in that set, but the Tigers rallied back to win a 19-25, 25-18, 23-25, 25-20, 15-11 thriller to snap a … more