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Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and his wife Stephanie Macdonald wave to fans during the Seahawks World Champions Parade in Seattle on Wednesday, Feb. 11.
Commentary: The work never stops for Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald after Super Bowl win
RENTON, Wash. — Most of the time, when a sports figure says he or she is "humbled," what they really mean is honored. LeBron James wasn't "humbled" after he won an NBA MVP Award. Tom Brady … more
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A Flock camera located at the intersection of North Tower Avenue and West First Street in Centralia on Thursday, Nov. 20.
What to know about controversial automated license plate readers in Washington state
Fierce opposition to automated license-plate-reading cameras is threatening to reshape how the devices are used, including in Washington state. Police in the U.S. have used the surveillance … more
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Grays Harbor County town’s police chief retires after 11 years
At the Elma City Council meeting held on Feb. 17, Elma Police Chief Susan Shultz didn’t give her presentation from her customary seat facing the six-member council at the table alongside City … more
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Cowlitz County sheriff not running for reelection, still opposes bill to alter position
A bill that would create stricter eligibility requirements for Washington state sheriffs — and which the Cowlitz County sheriff opposes — is scheduled for a public hearing on Monday. The … more
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A U.S. Border Patrol agent gestures while pursuing crossers near Sunland Park, N.M., on July 17, 2024.
‘Skip the playhouse’: Conservative councilman on Washington city's latest ICE proposal as theater
Spokane’s latest proposal targeting federal immigration authorities is, according to the only conservative left on the city council, basically virtue-signaling, political theater aimed at … more
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The U.S. flag flies outside the Washington State Capitol in Olympia, Wash., Feb. 13, 2026.
Washington Senate advances 'trigger' bill shifting private labor disputes from feds to state
Senate Democrats advanced a bill Friday that would create a trigger allowing the state to step in on private-sector labor disputes if the federal agency responsible loses jurisdiction, or if the … more
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Bill to reduce stress and regulations on Washington agriculture community advancing
Legislation that would take a comprehensive look at how state regulations impact Washington's farmers and ranchers is set for executive session in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural … more
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Suicide-by-Amazon lawsuits given OK by Washington state Supreme Court
The Washington Supreme Court has opened the door for lawsuits against retailers like Amazon for selling non-defective products that customers used to commit suicide. The court ruled last in … more
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Former U.S. Forest Service workers Brian Riggers, Shane Hendrickson, and Julie Shea speak to the values represented in the “roadless rule” in February 2026 up Rock Creek in the Lolo National Forest. (Keila Szpaller/The Daily Montanan)
Keep ‘roadless rule’ in place, say former U.S. Forest Service officials
ROCK CREEK — Punch more roads through the forest, and you’ll get more people starting fires, fewer bull trout and an even heftier maintenance bill. Keep the 2001 Roadless Rule in place, and … more
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Zyn is a brand of smoke-free nicotine pouch that is popular among young adults. (Photo by Dana DiFilippo/New Jersey Monitor)
Oregon state Senate votes to close nicotine pouch loophole
The Oregon Senate voted 26-1 Friday to pass a bill aiming to close a loophole allowing Oregon youth to purchase nicotine pouch products. Senate Bill 1571 , sponsored by Sen. Lisa Reynolds, … more
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A sign hangs that says “ICE and Homeland Security are not permitted to enter the facility without a valid judicial warrant,” at Cascade Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in East Wenatchee. (Photo by Reneé Dìaz/Wenatchee World)
Churches and advocates mobilize as ICE activity continues in Washington state
As immigration customs enforcement agent sightings grow, local religious leaders face new concerns for their communities, trying to worship freely and safely. In late summer 2025, according to a … more
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The Washington state Capitol on April 18, 2025. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)
Budget bills in Washington Legislature would tap rainy day fund, spend heavily on legal payouts
Democrats in the Washington Legislature on Sunday proposed tapping the state’s rainy day savings account and slashing hundreds of millions of dollars for a child care program for low-income … more
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Rep. Jim Walsh speaks during a legislative forum hosted by Cascade Community Healthcare in Centralia on Thursday, Dec. 11.
State Rep. Jim Walsh, trade and business groups react to SCOTUS tariff ruling
A Washington lawmaker, trade and business group are reacting to Friday’s ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court against President Trump’s tariffs. In an historic 6-3 decision today, the high … more
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Grays Harbor District Court announces ‘March Past the Fine Month’
Grays Harbor County District Court is launching a community outreach effort this March titled “March Past the Fine Month.” From March 1 through March 31, individuals with cases in District … more
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Totaling 5,560 acres, the Elk River Natural Resources Conservation Area in Grays Harbor is the largest, highest quality estuarine system remaining in Washington or Oregon. Elk River Natural Resources Conservation Area includes diverse habitats, ranging from tide flats and sloughs, saltmarsh and freshwater wetlands, to forested uplands. As part of the Pacific Flyway, the Elk River estuary is an important spring and fall stopover area for shorebirds and waterfowl, such as the common loon, tundra swan, and various species of ducks, plovers, and sandpipers, supporting up to 1 million shorebirds annually. The Elk River Natural Resources Conservation Area located southeast of Westport also includes a nesting site for bald eagle and significant habitat for elk, bear, beaver, river otter and other mammals.
WDFW plans drone flights to assess habitat conditions in Grays Harbor County
Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) staff will fly a drone over sections of the Elk River Wildlife Area Unit and the department’s Coastal Region office property in Grays Harbor … more
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Rep. Travis Couture speaks on a general fund budget panel during a legislative session preview in Olympia on Friday, Jan. 9.
Republican state lawmakers secure measures to combat child care fraud
The Washington state Auditor’s Office recently revealed it could not conduct full audits for fiscal years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 because the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) … more
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Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, speaks with Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, before Gov. Bob Ferguson gives his State of the State address at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Many in Republican Lewis County oppose income tax, but revenue could solve one of the county's biggest budget problems
Revenue from a proposed Washington state income tax on the highest yearly earners could be used to address one of Lewis County’s biggest concerns, but in a way that the state lawmakers staunchly … more
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An example of a kit-built home is pictured in this photo provided by state Sen. Jeff Wilson.
Sen. Jeff Wilson pushes small kit homes as one way to ease Washington housing supply issues
A bill passed by the Washington state Senate this week could make small manufactured kit homes a more common option for affordable housing. Nineteenth Legislative District state Sen. Jeff … more
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The Washington Emergency Management Division provided these photos showing the aftermath of the Nisqually earthquake in Seattle and other areas of Western Washington.
Nisqually earthquake anniversary highlights need-to-know hazards
Twenty-five years ago this month, the magnitude 6.8 Nisqually earthquake hit the Puget Sound area, rocking the ground for 40 seconds or more and causing several billion dollars in damage. As the … more
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Protesters hold signs across the street from Mark Morris High School Tuesday, Feb. 10. They criticized what they described as a lack of response from the school after several students were accused of sexual assault. Two arrests were made in the case on Thursday.
​​Mark Morris High School suspects make first court appearance in Cowlitz County
The two Mark Morris High School students arrested on suspicion of rape made their first appearance in a packed Cowlitz County Juvenile Court room on Friday. The pair have not been formally … more
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