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The Washington State Department of Natural Resources can move ahead on projects to store carbon in forests, a Thurston County judge ruled.
Court ruling clears way for carbon storage projects on state logging lands
A timber industry group and two counties — including Lewis County — challenged a plan to set aside about 10,000 acres of trees to absorb carbon dioxide and help combat climate change … more
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Dave Reichert gives a thumbs-up to someone during a fundraiser at Jester Auto Museum in Chehalis on Monday, March 25.
Ferguson blasts Reichert for remarks on same-sex marriage
OLYMPIA — In the early stages of the race for governor, Democratic Attorney General and front-runner Bob Ferguson is casting one of his opponents, Republican Dave Reichert, as too conservative … more
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German Shepherd intervenes as its 17-year-old owner is nearly attacked by another dog, pit bull is shot in Eastern Washington
A 17-year-old girl's German Shepherd intervened as two dogs ran from a nearby home and attempted to attack her on Tuesday, Spokane police said in a news release. A pit bull and a large … more
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Witnesses Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour, former Boeing engineer and Executive Director, The Foundation for Aviation Safety, Ed Pierson, former FAA engineer and Aerospace Engineer and Technical Advisor to the Foundation for Aviation Safety, Joe Jacobsen, and Shawn Pruchnicki, Professional Practice Assistant Professor, Integrated Systems Engineering at The Ohio State University are sworn in before testifying at a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee on investigations hearing titled "Boeing's broken safety culture, focusing on firsthand accounts" at the U.S. Capitol on April 17, 2024 in Washington, DC. In an interview with NBC News, Salehpour says that he thinks all 787 jets should be grounded to allow for proper safety checks of the plane, which has come under fire in recent months following a slew of incidents. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images/TNS)
Boeing whistleblowers describe 'criminal cover-up,' safety risks to Senate
This year's nonstop public flaying of Boeing continued in two separate U.S. Senate hearings Wednesday as Congress responded to public alarm over the jet-maker's broken safety culture. In sworn … more
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Plans for Washington state’s largest wind farm slashed in half
A state energy board cut in half the largest wind project proposed in Washington on Wednesday after a yearslong and contentious planning process. Plans for the $1.7 billion Horse Heaven Hills … more
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A catalytic converter from a hybrid Prius lays on the floor next to an electric reciprocating hand saw.
More tools on the way to combat catalytic converter theft in Washington
Lawmakers are hoping recently passed legislation will stem the tide of stolen catalytic converters in Washington state.  This session, the Legislature passed House Bill 2153 , which Gov. … more
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Inslee administration: Using taxpayer funds to promote Climate Commitment Act spending is appropriate
State agencies and other recipients of programs that are funded by the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) are being directed to use a recently approved new logo and messaging. The directive comes as … more
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Washington state Supreme Court
Washington's high-capacity magazine ban back in court, ruling expected next week
There was no decision from the bench Wednesday afternoon in the Gators Custom Guns case regarding the state ban on high-capacity magazines for firearms.  State Supreme Court Commissioner … more
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Washington Senate Minority Leaders John Braun, R-Centralia, and Andy Billig, D-Spokane, sent a joint letter last year urging Gov. Jay Inslee to fly an Israeli flag at the state Capitol and to lower state flags to half-mast.
Antisemitism in Washington state rose dramatically in 2023, audit finds
An annual audit by the Anti-Defamation League of antisemitic incidents, including vandalism, harassment and assaults expressing Jewish hate, found the number nearly tripled in Washington in 2023 … more
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Loren Culp speaks at the Twin Cities Senior Center in Chehalis in this Chronicle file photo.
Republican Congressional candidate sends cease and desist letter to Loren Culp
State Rep. Jacquelyn Maycumber has sent a cease and desist letter calling for Loren Culp, a deputy and former Republican gubernatorial and congressional candidate, to retract a "deepfake" social … more
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Capital Mall assault suspect in custody; victim's daughter speaks out about incident
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault for his role in a beating that took place outside Capital Mall the afternoon of April 7. That's according to Olympia … more
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Seven suspects still at large after security guard kidnapped, pot stolen, police in Thurston County say
Seven suspects are still at large after they kidnapped a security guard, then burglarized a marijuana production facility earlier this month, according to Tumwater police. The suspects stole … more
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Man sentenced in shooting death of Pierce County mother whose body was found outside a church
A man has been sentenced for fatally shooting a Tacoma mother whose body was discovered outside a church last year. Darius Hammond, 31, was found guilty of first-degree murder, two counts of … more
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An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9, left, takes off at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on March 25, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.
Alaska Airlines flights resume after an hour of grounding Wednesday
Alaska Airlines flights have resumed after they were grounded for an hour Wednesday morning, the company said in a statement. In its statement, Alaska said it had experienced an issue … more
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Witnesses Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour, former Boeing engineer and Executive Director, The Foundation for Aviation Safety, Ed Pierson, former FAA engineer and Aerospace Engineer and Technical Advisor to the Foundation for Aviation Safety, Joe Jacobsen, and Shawn Pruchnicki, Professional Practice Assistant Professor, Integrated Systems Engineering at The Ohio State University are sworn in before testifying at a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee on investigations hearing titled "Boeing's broken safety culture, focusing on firsthand accounts" at the U.S. Capitol on April 17, 2024 in Washington, DC. In an interview with NBC News, Salehpour says that he thinks all 787 jets should be grounded to allow for proper safety checks of the plane, which has come under fire in recent months following a slew of incidents.
Boeing workers still scared to raise safety concerns, say FAA-appointed experts
After spending a year interviewing Boeing employees and executives, documenting the company’s safety processes and taking stock of changes Boeing made after two deadly 737 MAX crashes, an … more
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Semi Bird addresses the crowd at a fundraising event at The Lodge at Frontier Park Graham on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.
Republican Washington governor candidate Semi Bird says 'no excuse' for financial crime
SEATTLE — Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird pleaded guilty in 1993 to a misdemeanor count of bank larceny for lying on a credit application by using the name and Social Security … more
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Washington state Supreme Court
Washington Supreme Court to consider emergency stay on high-capacity magazine ban Wednesday
The Washington State Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday concerning the state ban on the sale of "large-capacity" ammunition magazines. The state’s high court won’t be … more
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The outside of the state Capitol on the last day of the 2024 Legislature in Olympia on Thursday, March 7.
Washington state government spending increased 169% from 1991 to 2023
The state’s total spending was $12.21 billion in 1991 and increased to $73.59 billion in 2023. When adjusted for inflation, that accounts for the 169% increase. That's according to budget … more
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A motion-triggered camera captures members of the Profanity Peak Pack in northeastern Washington in June 2017.
Wolf killings in Oregon at all-time high while population remains stagnant
Oregon’s wolf population count remained the same as last year, although the animals continue to expand their habitat westward, according to a new state report. Large numbers of wolves … more
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Gresham police investigated a homicide in the 16400 block of Northeast Glisan Street on Sun., Dec. 3, 2023.
Oregon man accused of targeting homeless people now charged in fatal stabbing
A Gresham man already accused in an unprovoked stabbing of a homeless man in February is now charged with the murder of another homeless man two months earlier. Antony Kassab, 20, has been … more
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