We check in with those involved in Tuesday’s gas fire/car crash
By Pepper Fisher PORT ANGELES – We have an update on our story from Tuesday about the suspect who started a gasoline fire at the Longhouse in Blyn before stealing a truck and crashing minutes later into
Florida suit could stop Alaska cruises out of Seattle
Federal officials say a lawsuit in Florida could block cruise ships from visiting Alaska this summer, potential blow for Seattle’s economy. The state of Florida is suing the federal government to block rules that the Centers for
$3.25M settlement for family of man who died in prison
SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington state Department of Corrections has agreed to pay $3.25 million to the family of a man who died at Monroe State Prison after not receiving adequate medical care. A lawsuit said 57-year-old
DOT and other state agencies partnering to trap Giant hornets
SEATTLE (AP) — Transportation and agriculture crews plan to set traps in July along state highways to catch Asian giant hornets. The DOT says it will partner with other agencies to set at least 1,200 traps across
People hoping to protect kids from accidental gun injuries, deaths push for stronger safety laws
iStock/Motortion (NEW YORK) — Florida authorities found themselves locked in a gunfight this week with a 14-year-old girl and 12-year-old boy who they say ran away from a group home, broke into a house and found an
New Hampshire wants to send excess vaccines to Canada with nearly half state's population fully inoculated
iStock/Pornpak Khunatorn (NEW YORK) — Nearly half of New Hampshire’s population has been fully vaccinated and rather than focusing on incentives, the state wants to send excess COVID-19 vaccines to Canada. New Hampshire is “leading the nation
New Illinois legislation would require Asian American studies in public schools
iStock/nirat (CHICAGO) — Anti-Asian hate incidents continue to rise across the country, one legislator seeks to combat racism with a new law requiring Asian American studies in public schools Illinois state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz said she wants
New York City doubles down on vaccinations by offering shots at schools
iStock/Pornpak Khunatorn (NEW YORK) — In an effort to boost youth vaccination rates, some New York City schools began offering shots to students 12 and older on Friday. The pilot program started with pop-up vaccine clinics at
Newly approved drug heralded as 'game changer' in the growing national obesity crisis
iStock/busracavus (NEW YORK) — A new weight-loss treatment is being heralded by some health experts as “groundbreaking,” and a potential “game changer” in the growing epidemic of obesity. Semaglutide, an injectable drug made by the pharmaceutical company
How to see 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse, 1st visible in US since 2017
iStock/sankai (NEW YORK) — A stunning annular solar eclipse will illuminate the sky, appearing as an ominous ring of fiery, glowing light in some parts of the world next week. The spectacle, called the “ring of fire”