Amtrak resumes pre-covid schedule in the NW
SEATTLE (AP) — In another hopeful sign that the travel industry is bouncing back in Washington, Amtrak says it’s restoring daily service on 12 long distance routes, including two that run through Seattle. Starting Monday, both the
Man shot while breaking into ex-girlfriend’s house
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Thurston County Sheriff’s office says a 32-year-old Olympia man was shot while breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s house. Deputies responded to a shooting around 1 a.m. Saturday. The sheriff’s office says the man
Climber dies Sunday in Olympic National Forest
OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST – One climber was killed and another injured while ascending The Brothers Mountain in the Olympic National Forest Sunday. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reports a 31-year-old woman from Seattle died after she and
Board member sheds more light on reasons for cancelling County Fair
By Pepper Fisher CLALLAM COUNTY – The announcement last week that the Clallam County Fair had been cancelled for the second year in a row has left many of us understandably disappointed. Unfortunately, scant statements from the
Aircraft crashes near Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas
iStock/Motortion (NEW YORK) — An aircraft crashed soon after takeoff from Nellis Air Force Base Monday afternoon, officials from the base confirmed on Twitter. The “contractor-operated aircraft” crashed just outside the southern edge of the base around
COVID-19 vaccines hold up against India variant, study finds
iStock/narvikk (NEW YORK) — Two coronavirus vaccines have shown to be effective against the variant first identified in India, according to a recent study. British government researchers studied the effectiveness of the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines against
Suspicious package evacuates Courthouse until Tuesday
By Pepper Fisher PORT ANGELES – The Clallam County Courthouse was evacuated and all activities cancelled Monday after a suspicious package was left on a table in the main lobby. We spoke with Undersheriff Ron Cameron a
Missing man found alive in Oregon wilderness after 17 days
iStock/ijoe84 (ROSEBURG, Ore.) — After 17 days of combing the Oregon wilderness, search and rescue teams found a missing 69-year-old man safe and sound. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office announced early Monday morning that Harry Burleigh was
US adds Japan to 'Do Not Travel' COVID-19 advisory list
bedo/iStock (TOKYO) — The U.S. State Department on Monday issued the highest travel advisory for Japan due to “very high” levels of COVID-19 in the country. “Travelers should avoid all travel to Japan,” according to the latest
New York City eliminates remote option for next school year
Michael Loccisano/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — New York City, the nation’s biggest school district, will eliminate its remote schooling option this fall, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday. “It’s time for everyone to come back,” de Blasio