State & Regional News
9805 results total, viewing 8701 - 8720
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown said his office was reviewing the crop of executive orders signed by newly sworn-in President Donald Trump on Monday, calling them "gravely concerning" and … more
Domestic workers in Washington could soon see new, comprehensive labor protections if a bill in the state Legislature gets the green light. State Sen. Rebecca Saldaña sponsored the bill, … more
SEATTLE — The voice is weaker now, the combination of time, treatment and the travails of life taking a toll. His movements are measured now that he’s 73 years old. But give George … more
A Benton County leader says they’re prepared to challenge Washington state over its law limiting cooperation with federal agencies deporting undocumented people accused of committing crimes. … more
An Oregon woman who helped run an animal rescue business conspired to defraud hundreds of pet adopters “by misrepresenting the extent” of the pets’ issues, prosecutors said. … more
One of the Republican-backed proposals for the 2025 Washington state legislative session that earned the endorsement of Gov. Bob Ferguson passed a House committee last week and is now awaiting review … more
When workers go on strike, they’re often making a bet to temporarily lose their wages to fight for better ones.  This year, the Washington Legislature is again trying to decide … more
Caps on yearly rent increases are one step closer to becoming law in Washington.  The House Housing Committee on Wednesday approved a bill that would limit rent increases to 7% for existing … more
For Washington’s heavily Democratic congressional delegation, Monday was a complicated day. On one hand, they applauded the peaceful transfer of presidential power from Joe Biden to Donald … more
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, says getting the things worth having in life for this country’s residents is among her top priorities as she enters her second term. She also … more
On Monday, Jan. 20, U.S. Rep. Marie Glusenkamp Perez attended the inauguration ceremony of President Donald Trump as he was officially sworn in as the 47th president of the U.S. inside the Capitol … more
President-elect Donald Trump addressed the nation from the Capitol Rotunda Monday as his first act as president. Trump was sworn in to the office about noon eastern as the 47th president and … more
Birdwatchers and raptor fans are invited to The Dalles Dam on Saturday for the 15th annual Eagle Watch event. Throughout January and February, scores of migrating bald eagles congregate around … more
A massive aquifer is stored just beneath volcanic rocks at the crest of the central Oregon Cascades – possibly the largest aquifer of its kind in the U.S., according to researchers at the … more
A second bill has been filed that is intended to reduce the governor's authority to approve new wind and solar energy projects across Washington state. Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, has filed a bill … more
Books with mature themes will soon be relegated to an adults-only room in most public libraries in Kootenai County. The private room is a requirement of an Idaho law passed last year, and the … more
A Puyallup-based retail pet store must pay $3.75 million to resolve a lawsuit filed against it by the state Attorney General’s Office, alleging that it failed to honor advertised health … more
A Powerball ticket sold in Washington won $50,000, but just missed the $329 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The ticket matched four of five winning numbers and the Powerball in the … more
A 25-year-old Aberdeen man ran from the scene of a single-vehicle wreck near Hoquiam early Sunday morning, the Washington State Patrol announced. His three passengers were injured and took … more
It's been five years since the country's first COVID-19 outbreak was recorded in Washington state. Health officials announced the first documented case in the U.S. in Snohomish County on Jan. … more
« Prev | 1 … 433 | 434 | 435 | 436 | 437 | 438 | 439 … 491 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.