Pacific NW

King County moved 170 asylum-seekers living in a large encampment on county-owned property in Kent into temporary housing last month, but some people were left behind.

The city of Seattle and Seattle Public Schools announced approximately $14.55 million in funding Thursday to boost safety and security measures and expand mental health support for students before the new school year.

Farmers who believe they paid unfair fuel surcharges under the state’s cap-and-trade program can soon apply for a rebate from the state.

Aug. 23—A Pierce County Republican has alleged that a former gubernatorial candidate from the Tri-Cities made threats against his life at a weekend meeting of the state party. But Semi Bird, the candidate in question, denied he made the threats, calling the allegations "Bird Derangement Syndrome" and saying he conducted himself with "kindness and professional decorum" at the meeting. David ...

Aug. 23—Washington state has seen a sharp increase in whooping cough cases this year, and the infection is spreading in Eastern Washington. Benton County currently has two confirmed cases, Walla Walla County currently has one confirmed adult case, and Grant County has had 21 confirmed cases and seven suspected cases since June, according to the three health departments. Public health officials ...

Washington is one of eight states to join the U.S. Department of Justice in an antitrust lawsuit filed Friday against RealPage Inc., arguing the company’s software has enabled landlords to coordinate in inflating apartment rent prices.

In our Reality Check stories, Idaho Statesman journalists seek to hold the powerful accountable and find answers to critical questions in our community. Read more. Story idea? Tips@idahostatesman.com. A new plan Idaho Gov. Brad Little unveiled Friday to mitigate wildfire risk had more than just policies aimed to protect areas from widespread blazes. A list of top priorities had a broad scope ...

Aug. 23—Jim McIntire, who served as Washington's state treasurer in the midst of the global financial crisis, died Aug. 16 at his home in Seattle. He was 71. "Jim's brave fight against a rare and aggressive prostate cancer over the last 28 months set yet another example of his fortitude and determination," said his wife, Christina Koons, in a message to family and friends. McIntire served in ...

A couple of years ago, Jody Opheim moved to Garfield, Washington, and saw the struggles that many rural communities were facing.

Aug. 23—A Bellingham man whose son was injured in a racially motivated attack is inviting Bellingham residents to a party this weekend that celebrates the community's response to the violence. DeVante Blow, a real estate agent, said he is expanding his annual client appreciation party to include everyone. It's to show his gratitude for the support his family received after the assault. "I ...

Aug. 23—GEORGE — Over the weekend, a concert event held at the Gorge Amphitheater saw an extensive narcotics investigation led by multiple law enforcement agencies, according to a press release from the Grant County Sheriff's Office. "It went smoothly beside the part where the weather front came in and the show was paused which resulted in 70-mile-an-hour gusts which caused damage to the stage ...

Aug. 23—MOSES LAKE — That old mandolin has been a lot of places, from Depression-racked Arkansas to the Grand Ole Opry. And now it has a home. "My grandfather inherited this when he was 4 years old, (in) 1928," said Nickey Groff of Moses Lake, as she hung the mandolin up on the wall of Moore Brewing Company on Tuesday. "He had many businesses in town, but what he was known for was being a ...

Aug. 23—King County moved 170 asylum-seekers living in a large encampment on county-owned property in Kent into temporary housing last month, but some people were left behind. And since then, the site has become a new hub for migrants coming to the region as Tukwila's Riverton Park United Methodist Church, which has helped more than 2,000 migrants over the last two years, faces pressure from ...