State Supreme Court rules against lawmakers
The Washington Supreme Court says state lawmakers are subject to the same public disclosure rules that apply to other elected officials and agencies. The justices’ 7-2 ruling Thursday comes after arguments in June on the appeal of
85-year-old suspect held for murder
Authorities say an 85-year-old woman killed a roommate, shot another and then tried to kill herself at their home south of Seattle. Police received a 911 call from the shooting victim around 1 a.m. Thursday reporting she
WSU student caught stealing fake presents from police station
Pullman Police say a man just released from jail helped himself to presents under the department’s Christmas tree — only to find out the presents were fake. Video from the Pullman Police Department shows a 20-year-old Washington
Federal judge considers pardoned Oregon cattle rancher’s grazing rights
A federal judge in Portland, Oregon is considering whether federal authorities should revoke grazing permits it granted to two Oregon cattle ranchers who were pardoned by President Donald Trump. Dwight and Steven Hammond were convicted of arson
Legal age to smoke and vape going up January 1
CLALLAM COUNTY – The legal age to smoke and vape tobacco products goes up to 21 years-old on January 1 in our state. State lawmakers passed Engrossed House Bill 1074 earlier this year over growing concerns about
Rep. Tharinger weighs in on “pay-per-mile” tax
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Transportation Commission voted Tuesday afternoon to move forward with recommendations for a proposed “by-the-mile” tax to replace the state’s current gas tax. They urge the Legislature to take a slow and gradual
How to prevent porch pirates from swiping your Christmas presents this year
iStock(NEW YORK) — With less than a week left until Christmas, package thieves are out in full force, and local police departments around the country want you to beware. An estimated $136 billion will be spent in
New emergency funding, with fewer strings attached, available for PC students
PORT ANGELES – There’s a new funding source for students at Peninsula College who could use a little help paying the bills while they work to finish their degrees. Thanks to a recent grant award, PC students
A day after being impeached, Trump calls House vote a 'phony deal' and a 'hoax'
iStock(WASHINGTON) — A day after being impeached, President Donald Trump on Tuesday continued calling the historic House vote a “hoax,” repeating that “it doesn’t feel like I’m being impeached.” “I don’t feel like I’m being impeached because
Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard defends voting 'present' on impeachment as 'an active protest'
ABC News(MANCHESTER, N.H.) — In the face of criticism, Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard defended her decision to vote “present” during the House’s formal impeachment vote against President Donald Trump, saying Thursday that her vote was an “active