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River otters emerge from a stream off of Lincoln Creek near Galvin in 2023.

Mother of child pulled into water by river otter sues Washington port

The mother of a then-2-year-old girl dragged by a river otter into the water at the Bremerton Marina last year sued the Port of Bremerton, accusing the agency of gross negligence that set the stage … more

Kai Uyehara / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/30/25

DNA leads to arrest 27 years after Pasco middle schooler found shot on roadside

This is a breaking story. Check back for updates. In a stunning development in a heart-breaking murder case that went unsolved for 27 years, Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies this week … more

Wendy Culverwell Cameron Probert / Tri-City Herald (TNS) | 7/30/25

Tsunami advisory remains in effect for Washington coast following earthquake off Russia

The National Weather service issued a tsunami advisory for the coast of Washington on Tuesday following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s far eastern coast. The advisory remained in … more

Adam Lynn / The News Tribune (TNS) | 7/30/25

Seafair 2025: The Blue Angels are back. Here’s when to watch them

If you haven't missed the roaring of the jets, get ready for it — Seafair weekend is upon us. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are set to perform their tricks at up to 700 mph over Lake … more

Mara Mellits / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/30/25

Slavic, Ukrainian refugees in Washington state face uncertainty as state funding dries up

The center for the Tacoma Slavic Association was full of activity the morning of July 24 as children played and their parents sat at desks, hoping to get connected to resources to help them get … more

Becca Most / The News Tribune (TNS) | 7/30/25

Starbucks CEO says company is ‘on the right path,’ despite lag in profits

Despite falling sales, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol contended Tuesday that the Seattle-based coffee chain is on the right path," to build a better customer experience as its quarterly revenue continued … more

Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/30/25

Governor-elect Bob Ferguson sat down for an interview at Cafe Javasti in Maple Leaf to address questions about his political agenda, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in Seattle.

Washington governor admits ‘stupid’ decision to invite former top aide on state plane

Gov. Bob Ferguson apologized to his staff last week for inviting former top aide Mike Webb on a state plane for a trip to the Tri-Cities that included official business and a political fundraiser. … more

Jim Brunner / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/30/25

State Rep. Jim Walsh, who is also the chair of the state Republican Party, walks with other tour attendees during the Chehalis Basin Strategy Legislative Site Tour at China Creek in Centralia on Friday, Sept. 27.

Washington Republican Party expands support for conservative school board candidates

According to a news release, the Washington State Republican Party (WAGOP) is expanding its program for supporting conservative, results-oriented school board candidates from races in a few dozen … more

By The Daily World | 7/30/25

Cougar man suspected of assaulting, stealing keys of women of dated

A man has pleaded not guilty in Cowlitz County Superior Court to multiple charges stemming from two alleged separate assaults on women he previously dated. Daniel John George Gartner, 36, … more

Matt Esnayra / The Daily News | 7/30/25

Washington’s safety net clinics face ‘perfect storm’ of federal threats

Clinics across Washington that focus on serving low-income patients are bracing for a dual threat from the federal government. Community health centers could be especially hurt by major cuts to … more

By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard | 7/30/25

Boeing Everett Factory - 747, 777 and 787 aircraft under construction - 061522..777 freighters are seen in various stages of assembly at Boeing’s Everett Production Facility Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in Everett, Wash. 220679

Boeing still burns cash, but CEO sees 2025 as ‘turnaround’ year

Though still burning through cash, Boeing significantly cut its losses in the second quarter, marking another step forward on its path to recovery. The company Tuesday reported a net loss of … more

Lauren Rosenblatt / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/30/25

Thurston County Republican Party poll about high school sports raises online concerns, ire

Olympia and Tumwater residents might have received a text this weekend that asked, “Should biological boys play in girl’s high school sports? YES or NO”. According to Corey … more

Ann Duan / The Olympian (TNS) | 7/30/25

Tsunami watch issued for Washington coast after earthquake

A tsunami watch is in effect for Washington’s outer coast, the Columbia River estuary coast and the Juan de Fuca Strait coast, along with much of the West Coast of the U.S., following an 8.7 … more

By Paige Cornwell / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/29/25

84-year-old gets lost in forest overnight after leaving family camp, Oregon cops say

A missing 84-year-old camper was found after spending a night lost and alone in an Oregon forest, deputies said. The man had left his family’s campsite at about 11 a.m. Sunday, July 27, … more

Helena Wegner / The Peninsula Gateway (TNS) | 7/29/25

Pierce County woman who died after suffering cardiac arrest during break-in identified

A Tacoma woman who was hospitalized and later died after a burglary earlier this month has been identified. Emily Tolley, 67, died following the July 14 break-in that took place in the 3700 … more

Puneet Bsanti / The News Tribune (TNS) | 7/29/25

77-year-old woman shot to death in Vancouver identified; stranger broke into her house

Police have publicly identified the suspect and victim in a shooting that apparently was part of a string of break-ins at three Vancouver homes last week. Cynthia Vance, 77, of Vancouver, died … more

Kimberly Cortez / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 7/29/25

Someone drew graphic images on two potholes on Northeast 21st Avenue, which caught the attention of Reddit users and prompted a quick response from the Portland Bureau of Transportation.

A crude pothole graffiti tactic got Portland’s attention

Well, that’s one way to get the Portland Bureau of Transportation to come quickly. Guerilla graffiti artists drew phallic images around two protuberant potholes on Northeast 21st Avenue, … more

Sami Edge, Julia Silverman / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 7/29/25

Federal officers deployed CS gas, flash grenades and less-lethal rounds outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland on June 14, 2025, after protesters formed a shield wall and broke a glass door with a stop sign.

Facial recognition software used to ID man accused of assaulting ICE officer in Portland

FBI investigators used facial recognition software to identify and charge a 24-year-old Reed College graduate accused of striking an ICE officer in the head with a rock and damaging the ICE building … more

Maxine Bernstein / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 7/29/25

12,000 rounds of ammo stolen from FBI training camp in Southwest Washington, deputies say

Thieves cut through padlocks and latches to filch 12,000 rounds of ammunition from a decommissioned military base in Southwest Washington now used as a shooting range by the FBI and other law … more

Zane Sparling / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 7/29/25

Man accused of threatening to kill the president and didn’t care ‘if it is Trump or Biden’ gets prison term

A man accused of making nearly three dozen threats “to kill the president” in posts on social media and calls to the U.S. Secret Service and White House last year was sentenced Monday to … more

Maxine Bernstein / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 7/29/25