State health officials renew warning about salmonella and “backyard poultry”
OLYMPIA — Four more cases of Salmonella illness, including one here in Clallam County, which are all linked to contact with backyard poultry, were reported by Washington state health officials this week. These four new cases, which
Former VA Secretary David Shulkin speaks out about what he calls 'shadow government' under Trump
sborisov/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Former Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin joined ABC News’ “The Briefing Room” on Friday, expressing concern over a “shadow government” within the Trump administration that, he said, made it more difficult to do his job.
State health officials renew warning about salmonella and “backyard poultry”
OLYMPIA — Four more cases of Salmonella illness, including one here in Clallam County, which are all linked to contact with backyard poultry, were reported by Washington state health officials this week. These four new cases, which
School crossing guard who loves the Washington Nationals surprised with World Series tickets by students
Catherine Ashby(ARLINGTON, Va.) — One beloved crossing guard’s humorous plea to see his favorite baseball team resulted in an outpouring of love from his community and two World Series tickets. Jeff Covel and his family have supported
State AG wins suit against opioid manufacturer
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced that opioid manufacturer Reckitt Benckiser Group will pay nearly $2.2 million to Washington state as the result of a Medicaid fraud investigation that alleged the pharmaceutical company improperly kept the
Spokane County prosecutor fired after arguing with judge
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A longtime Washington state deputy prosecutor was fired after arguing with a judge over admission of video evidence in a robbery and kidnapping case. 44-year-old Spokane County deputy prosecutor Kyle Treece was fired
Train derailment dumps tons of soybeans
SEATTLE (AP) — A freight train derailment on the Tacoma waterfront dumped a ton of soybeans along the tracks. Gus Melonas of the BNSF Railroad says four cars loaded with soybeans derailed at about 10:45 p.m. Thursday.
Beaverton employee charged with theft
BEAVERTON, Wash. (AP) — Beaverton police have arrested a former Washington County court staffer after she was accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars in fines and fees. Jan Sutherland was booked Thursday into the Washington
Immigration officials seeking more airports to allow transfer of detainees
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has discussed new landing spots for flights carrying detainees out of Washington state as winter weather approaches. ICE-chartered flights started operations through the Yakima Air Terminal at McAllister
Union votes to ratify deal ending strike at General Motors
JHVEPhoto/iStock(NEW YORK) — The United Auto Workers union voted to ratify an agreement to end a nationwide strike against General Motors, union leaders announced Friday. “General Motors members have spoken,” Terry Dittes, UAW vice president said in