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Northwest U.S. sees 'bomb cyclone' kill 2 and knock out power to half a million homes

By Martha Bellisle, Hallie Golden, Lisa Baumann, Associated Press

A major storm swept across the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages, closing schools and downing trees that killed at least two people.

Four western states to close at 11 p.m.

By News Desk

It's nearly 11 p.m. EST when polls will close in California, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. At 54 electoral votes, California has the most of any state. Follow all of our live election results.

Only one county has voted for the winner of every presidential election since 1980

By Tela Moss, Lauren Gallup, Annie Warren, Northwest Public Broadcasting

As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris make their case to voters, they spend most of their time in a handful of battleground states. But hundreds of miles from those campaign stops, the Pacific Northwest is where you'll find a true…

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Arts center at former military fort celebrates half-century of inspiring creativity

By Cat Wise

A former military base on the shores of Puget Sound is home to artists who have come together for the past 50 years to celebrate their craft and learn together. Special correspondent Cat Wise paid a visit for our arts…

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Washington's Makah Tribe is one step closer to resuming its whale hunting tradition

By Gene Johnson, Associated Press

After decades of legal challenges and scientific review, the U.S. granted the Makah Indian Tribe in Washington state a long-sought waiver Thursday that helps clear the way for its first sanctioned whale hunts since 1999. But some hurdles remain.

Stumpy among nearly 150 cherry trees to be cut down in D.C.'s Tidal Basin

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is widely considered to be the start of the tourist season in the nation’s capital.

Washington state House overwhelmingly passes ban on hog-tying by police

By Hallie Golden, Associated Press

The Washington state House has overwhelmingly approved legislation that would ban police from hog-tying suspects, a restraint technique that has long drawn concern because of the risk of suffocation.

Washington state to develop guidelines for agencies using generative artificial intelligence

By Hallie Golden, Associated Press

The executive order was signed by the Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday and highlights the huge potential for generative AI as well as its risks.

Washington state reaches $149.5 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over opioid crisis

By Manuel Valdes, Hallie Golden, Associated Press

Attorney General Bob Ferguson's announcement Wednesday comes as opioid overdose deaths have risen across the state, with 2,048 in 2022. That's more than twice as many deaths as there were in 2019.

Election offices in Georgia and Washington sent envelopes with fentanyl or other substances. Authorities are investigating

By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press

Authorities are investigating after letters filled with fentanyl or other substances appear to have been sent to local election offices in at least two states, the latest instance of threats faced by election workers around the country.