Kennewick lawyer pleads guilty in thefts
A disbarred lawyer in Kennewick, Washington accused of pocketing his clients’ money has pleaded guilty to theft charges. 45-year-old Christopher Neal lost his law license in February following a lengthy investigation by the Bar Association. Neal is
Oregon wolves kill guard dog
Oregon wildlife officials say a dog guarding cattle in southern Oregon has died after being attacked by a wolf. The report released Wednesday says an examination of the Tibetan mastiff’s body revealed puncture wounds and scrape marks
Tiny homes for Seattle homeless to be shut down
A city-sanctioned cluster of tiny homes in Seattle that houses homeless people without requiring sobriety will close when its permit expires next spring. It will be the first time Seattle has formally closed one of its so-called
Oil industry throws in big money to defeat I-1631
A campaign bankrolled by the oil industry has raised $20.5 million to defeat a carbon pollution fee on the ballot in Washington state aimed at tackling climate change. The money raised so far by the No on
Tacoma couple arrested after body found
Authorities have arrested a Tacoma couple in connection with the death of a man who was found bound and wrapped in a tarp at his home near Renton. The King County Sheriff’s Office says a 39-year-old man
First phase of mountain goat program is over
OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK – Olympic National Park officials are calling the first round of mountain goat translocations a success, with 98 goats moved to the North Cascades in a two-week period. 115 goats were captured, but six
Two car-jackings leads to arrest
CLALLAM COUNTY – A car reported stolen around 9:00 Wednesday night in Port Angeles led to a crash near Forks, another car-jacking, and an eventual arrest of 30-year-old Skylar Vestal of Port Angeles. The State Patrol reports
First phase of mountain goat program is over
OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK – Olympic National Park officials are calling the first round of mountain goat translocations a success, with 98 goats moved to the North Cascades in a two-week period. 115 goats were captured, but six
Two car-jackings leads to arrest
CLALLAM COUNTY – A car reported stolen around 9:00 Wednesday night in Port Angeles led to a crash near Forks, another car-jacking, and an eventual arrest of 30-year-old Skylar Vestal of Port Angeles. The State Patrol reports