Body found near State Capitol in Olympia
OLYMPIA, Wash. – A homicide investigation is underway after a person was found dead along a scenic walkway not far from the Capitol Campus and governor’s mansion in Olympia, the Washington State Patrol reports. The investigation began
Homeless organization leader charged with theft of funds
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A senior leader with Bellingham’s Unity Village, a temporary tiny home community for the homeless, has been charged with theft for allegedly taking over $75,000 from the organization for personal use. KING 5 News reports
Apparent fall kills hiker in Cascades
LEAVENWORTH, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say a Texas man died in a climbing fall in Washington state’s Cascade Mountains. Chelan County Sheriff’s Office says 60-year-old Robert Colburn’s son reported Thursday night that Colburn had not returned to
Teen dies taking selfies on train track
TROUTDALE, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say an Oregon teen was hit and killed by a train as he was taking dangerous senior photos. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called out to the tracks the
3,000 acres of property up for bid along Columbia River
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A timber investment firm is selling more than 3,000 acres of land along the Columbia River that has been used to grow poplar trees. Greenwood Resources, an investment company that owns and manages
Snohomish County Sheriff fires deputies for cover-up
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office has fired two deputies after an internal investigation found they searched a suspect’s car without a warrant and then tried to cover it up. Sheriff Ty Trenary accused
Winter Ice Village skating rink opening soon and volunteers are needed
PORT ANGELES – The second run of the Winter Ice Village in Port Angeles will open later this month. And this year, the temporary ice rink will be running two weeks longer than last year. The rink
Local library system joins boycott of major publisher
PORT ANGELES – North Olympic Library System is joining a nationwide boycott of a book publisher that has set new restrictions on its sales of e-books to libraries. Many library cardholders check out e-books to read on
Public review period opens for Olympic Hot Springs Road proposals
PORT ANGELES – The sluggish process to reopen Olympic Hot Springs Road in Olympic National Park is taking another step forward. The road has been closed to auto traffic since November of 2018 and many times previously
PA Mayor addresses criticism and talks about council agenda
PORT ANGELES – Port Angeles Mayor Sissi Bruch’s intention to ask the City Council to consider removing artwork on the new Veterans Park fencing that depicts Revolutionary War soldiers holding guns has caused a firestorm of controversy.