Inslee, leaders opt to pause Washington payroll tax
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A new payroll tax on employees in Washington state is being delayed. The Seattle Times reports Gov. Jay Inslee and Washington Democratic legislative leaders announced Friday an agreement to push back the new
Local couple brings New Zealand-style ice cream to Port Angeles
By Pepper Fisher PORT ANGELES – What do you get when you mix sweet cream ice cream from the Lopez Island Creamery with fresh berries from Graymarsh Farm in Sequim, and toss it around in a blender?
Lynnwood Police: Student arrested for bringing gun to school
LYNNWOOD, Wash. (AP) — Police in the Seattle suburb of Lynnwood say a high school student was arrested Thursday after bringing a pistol and ammunition to the school. Police say the 15-year-old boy reportedly showed the gun
Nearly 50-year-old orangutan dies at Woodland Park Zoo
SEATTLE (AP) — Officials at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle say a nearly 50-year-old old female orangutan who was known for her inquisitiveness and easygoing nature died while recovering from a surgical procedure. Melati would have turned
Selah police find 3 dead in possible carbon monoxide case
SELAH, Wash. (AP) — Selah police are investigating the deaths of three people from possible carbon monoxide poisoning at a Speyers Road home. Selah police were called around 1 p.m. Thursday. Chief Dan Christman says one of
SW Washington school superintendent fired amid investigation
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — The Evergreen School Board in Vancouver, Washington has fired superintendent Mike Merlino after placing him on paid leave amid an investigation into misconduct earlier this month. The Columbian reports in a special meeting,
Inslee, leaders opt to pause Washington payroll tax
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A new payroll tax on employees in Washington state is being delayed. The Seattle Times reports Gov. Jay Inslee and Washington Democratic legislative leaders announced Friday an agreement to push back the new
Judge doesn’t halt Washington state House COVID policy
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A judge has declined to halt a policy at the Washington Legislature requiring state representatives to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to be on the House floor. Last month, half a
Russia makes sweeping demands for security guarantees from US amid Ukraine tensions
mashabuba/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Russia published a list of sweeping new security guarantees it wants from the United States and NATO on Friday — including a promise not to expand the alliance — staking out demands for
Notre Dame restoration kicking off in France
Francois LOCHON/ Getty Images (PARIS) — After 2 1/2 years of cleaning and consolidating — and a pandemic that halted French workers for a few months — the restoration phase of the Notre Dame cathedral is set