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Major forest fire in Portugal’s Madeira islands burns homes
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A major forest fire in Portugal’s Madeira Islands destroyed at least six homes and forced the evacuation Tuesday of more than 400 people from homes and a hospital, officials said. Cooler overnight temperatures on Tuesday helped Portuguese firefighters battle other wildfires that have raged for several days on the mainland, although […]
Tropical Storm Javier churns near tip of Mexico’s Baja
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Mexican authorities evacuated people from low-lying areas around the resort city Cabo San Lucas as a slightly weakened Tropical Storm Javier churned near the tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula. Slowing its forward movement to 5 mph (7 kph), Javier promised an extended battering with wind and rain through […]
Suit seeks higher pay for King County jurors to boost poor, minority participants
Citing democratic principles, the suit seeks injunctive relief requiring King County to pay a minimum hourly wage to people who perform jury service and aren’t compensated by their employer.
Police: Missouri woman missing after heading to Mount Rainier
Investigators found her vehicle in the Mowich Lake area, Puyallup police said. They are looking for anyone with information on the case.
Seattle’s new ordinance cracks down on discrimination against renters, ends discounts tied to workplace
The Seattle City Council approved an ordinance banning discrimination against renters with non-wage sources of income, such as Social Security benefits, and requiring landlords to provide housing to qualified renters on a first come, first served basis.
City officials propose sweeping ‘secure scheduling’ rules to protect workers
Large retailers, coffee shops, fast-food restaurants and some full-service restaurants would be subject to a new scheduling law being considered by the City of Seattle to help retail and food service workers who say they suffer from erratic and unpredictable work schedules.
Clinton, Trump both say they’ve never smoked pot
Despite their personal views, Clinton and Trump have pledged to allow states to regulate marijuana.
Crews inspect old Seattle Times building in prep for demolition
Boarded-up entrances can’t keep some determined squatters from getting in.
Tribal ‘watershed decision’ in Oregon could influence Nooksack case
An appeals-court ruling reversing disenrollment of 66 Grand Ronde tribal members could be a “watershed” moment for Indian Country, affecting hundreds in Washington state, among others.
Fake bomb found in package outside Marysville court
The Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad used a remote-controlled robot to detonate the fake bomb.
John Reed pleads not guilty to slaying former Oso neighbors
John B. Reed is accused of killing former neighbors Patrick Shunn and Monique Patenaude in Oso in April.
Check out speedy, new $2M boat that sniffs out bad waste water in Puget Sound
With a new, $2 million research vessel, the SoundGuardian, King County scientists will monitor the health of Puget Sound in a safer, speedier boat.
Photos: Stretching among sculptures
About a hundred came for the session on a Saturday morning.
Bellevue football sanctions rolled back by appeals board
Board members for SeaKing District 2 have determined that the Bellevue High football team will be barred from the postseason for two years. That’s down from a four-year recommendation sought by Bellevue’s conference.
Two dozen suspected of boating under the influence at Seafair
Coast Guard officials say there were no fatalities or serious accidents, though, and that’s good news.
Police: Security guard stabbed by man trespassing at Tukwila mosque
Police say the guard suffered a non-life-threatening injury.
‘Trump money’? State Dems seize on Jewelry Exchange CEO’s support of Bill Bryant
Over the years, Bill Doddridge has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to GOP candidates and causes, mostly in California but also recently to Donald Trump. Now he hopes to help Republican Bill Bryant beat Gov. Jay Inslee in Washington state.
Brain-eating amoeba found in popular Grand Teton soak spot
MOOSE, Wyo. (AP) — A parasitic amoeba that causes deadly brain infections has turned up in a warm spring in Grand Teton National Park, prompting a warning for those seeking a soak. The microscopic Naegleria fowleri (nuh-GLEER’-ee-uh FOW’-lur-ee) amoeba typically occurs in the Southern U.S., not the Rocky Mountain West. Even so, Grand Teton officials […]
Zoo releases last summer batch of threatened butterflies
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Zoo has released the last batch of its zoo-raised Oregon silverspot butterflies into the wild as it winds up a summer program aimed at boosting the numbers of the once-common yellow-and-black butterfly in coastal habitats. The zoo has transported nearly 450 butterfly pupae to four sites along the Oregon […]
Sheriff: Pierce County man kills nephew with machete, fatally shoots self
The man was found dead inside a vehicle that hit a fence at Joint Base Lewis-McChord early Sunday.
Officials investigate Zika case in Palm Beach County
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida health officials say they’re investigating a case of Zika virus infection in Palm Beach County that was likely contracted in the United States. Previous story Miami’s Wynwood area is home to artists, hipsters, tourists — and Zika Gov. Rick Scott said in a news release Monday that the […]
Tainted candy at San Francisco party likely edible marijuana
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco health officials suspect the gummy candies that sickened 19 people — including a 6-year-old — at a birthday party contained edible marijuana. Final lab results weren’t available Monday, but officials say some of the hospitalized patients tested positive for THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Thirteen of the […]
Study links global warming to rise in waterborne illnesses
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new study clearly connects rising temperatures to increases in waterborne food-poisonings and other infections. About a dozen species of vibrio (VIB’-ree-oh) bacteria make people sick from eating raw or undercooked seafood, particularly oysters, or drinking or swimming in tainted water. It also causes cholera, although that disease was not included in […]
Homemade flamethrower used to kill cockroaches sparks Centralia fire
To add insult to injury, officials say it’s not clear whether any cockroaches were actually killed in the process.
Some ‘co-hosts’ disavow Trump fundraiser in Seattle
Some business executives listed as hosts of a scheduled Donald Trump fundraiser in Seattle are now disavowing involvement.
Ohio wants pot-growing expert to adhere to drug-free policy
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio is looking for an expert in growing marijuana who must adhere to its drug-free workplace policy as the state implements a new medical marijuana law. Cleveland.com reports (http://bit.ly/2aLB1xn ) the new hire by the Ohio Department of Commerce would help write rules for medical marijuana cultivators. The chosen contractor would […]
Idaho man finds mammoth tusk while digging on his property
PRESTON, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho man stumbled upon a rare find while using a backhoe to dig in a gravel pit on his property. “It came to the point where I seen something weird or different inside the hill so I just stopped, kinda brushed off some of it,” Kasey Keller of Preston told […]
Miami’s Wynwood area is home to artists, hipsters, tourists — and Zika
MIAMI (AP) — On any given day, a visitor to Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood might see a hipster pecking at a vintage typewriter outside a coffee shop or a young professional enjoying roasted duck carnitas at a fusion restaurant next door. Two blocks away, a family from the Midwest, Latin America or Europe might be exploring […]
Major resort operator buying largest North American ski area
DENVER (AP) — The largest resort operator in North America is buying the continent’s biggest ski area, the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Vail Resorts Inc. announced Monday that it was purchasing Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc., the Canadian ski resort company, for $1.06 billion, adding to its aggressive expansion. Located in British Columbia, Whistler […]
Range 12 Fire damaged an important natural and cultural area
The Hanford Reach National Monument, home to a unique ecosystem as well as sacred tribal areas, suffered its third wildfire in two decades.
Researchers ask public for old photos of Lake Tahoe algae
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. (AP) — With all their modern scientific equipment and state-of-the-art computer models, researchers trying to better understand the effect of algae growth in Lake Tahoe are searching for new tools to aid in their mission — old photo albums. Experts at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center said in an annual […]
Another entangled whale spotted off Southern California
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — An entangled whale was spotted off the Southern California coast during the weekend, but rescuers were unable to help it before it disappeared. The Orange County Register (http://bit.ly/2aEJ2Xl ) reports Newport Coastal Adventure boat captain Taylor Thorne spotted the humpback Saturday near the Newport Beach Pier. Thorne then contacted the […]
Idaho boy, 6, dies after accidentally shooting himself, sheriff says
The 6-year-old boy found the gun in a bedroom and started playing with it when it fired, authorities say.
How to find the latest information on Washington state wildfires
Here’s how to keep track of wildfires in Washington state.
Family loses lawsuit over bone cement used in mom’s back surgery
Reba Goldman had routine spinal surgery in 2007, but suffered blood clots and severe bleeding and died on the operating table. The UW surgeon used a bone cement that wasn’t approved by the FDA.
2 arrested after attempted robbery of Ballard pot shop
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