Armed suspect arrested in Olympic National Park

By Pepper Fisher PORT ANGELES — The three-day search for a gun-wielding man that caused the closure of parts of Olympic National Park has ended with the arrest of 41-year-old Caleb Chapman of Port Angeles. Chapman was
Utility shut-off moratorium is ending, but help is available

By Pepper Fisher PORT ANGELES – In order to quell the pandemic’s impact on many people’s ability to pay their utility bills, Governor Inslee last year put a moratorium on disconnecting utility customers for non-payment. That moratorium
Armed suspect arrested in Olympic National Park
By Pepper Fisher PORT ANGELES — The three-day search for a gun-wielding man that caused the closure of parts of Olympic National Park has ended with the arrest of 41-year-old Caleb Chapman of Port Angeles. Chapman was
Government watchdog finds pandemic relief fraud potentially worth billions
Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A new report from the federal watchdog overseeing the trillions in approved coronavirus relief funds says several relief programs potentially disbursed nearly $100 billion in fraudulent relief money. The Pandemic
How a Texas clinic raced to provide abortion care before law went into effect
Drew Angerer/Getty Images (FORT WORTH, Texas) — As the clock ticked toward midnight, staff at an abortion clinic in Texas rushed to provide service for their patients while they still legally could. “Honestly, there was no rhythm.
A flight they'll never forget: Afghan evacuation crews recount journey
Andreas Rentz/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — For the thousands of Afghan evacuees bound for the U.S., their rescue flights to America were just one more step in a long journey, but for the airline crews who brought them
Majority of companies plan to have COVID-19 vaccine mandate, survey finds
Brendon Thorne/Bloomberg via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Once a touchy subject in the private sector, a new survey indicates that most firms are now planning on having COVID-19 vaccine mandates for their workforce. The number of
McDonald's reconsiders safety of indoor dining amid delta variant surge
Simon Shin/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (CHICAGO) — As new COVID-19 cases emerge with the spread of the delta variant, businesses have implemented updated health protocols to ensure staff and customer safety. While certain cities and states
Social Security costs to exceed revenue for 1st time in 39 years
Michael Vi/iStock (WASHINGTON) — For the first time in 39 years, Social Security payments made to retired Americans this year, and every year after, will exceed tax revenues coming into the federal government in the wake of
6 questions answered about Texas' new law banning abortion after 6 weeks
Montinique Monroe/Getty Images (AUSTIN, Texas) — A law that took effect in Texas Wednesday outlaws abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The law effectively bars abortions in the America’s second most populous state, making it the most