Jan 29 Measles patients are mostly children. Here’s why By Jamie Leventhal Here’s a look into how the latest epidemic started, why children may face the worst of it, and how it's no surprise that the outbreak hit the Pacific Northwest. Continue reading
May 13 Hawaii volcano raises concerns of eruptions along West Coast By Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press The eruption of a Hawaii volcano in the Pacific "Ring of Fire" has experts warily eyeing volcanic peaks on America's West Coast that are also part of the geologically active region. Continue reading
Dec 18 Multiple fatalities after Amtrak train derails in Washington state By Jessica Yarvin Authorities say there have been "multiple fatalities," but the exact number is unknown. Continue reading
Sep 30 Race to decide if West Coast keeps its only GOP-led chamber By Associated Press The Washington state Senate is the only Republican-led legislative chamber on the West Coast. Continue reading
Jun 25 D.C. will be first in nation to offer non-binary driver’s licenses By Corinne Segal Washington, D.C., will become the first jurisdiction in the U.S. to offer a driver's license reading "X," instead of "M" or "F," this week. Continue reading
May 25 Tribes bash proposed Trump budget cuts to Native American programs By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press Members from Native American tribes in six Western states called on Congress to restore funding to tribes during budget negotiations. Continue reading
Mar 19 Egypt’s el-Sissi to meet Trump in Washington in early April By Associated Press Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and U.S. President Donald Trump will meet in Washington next month, Egypt's leading state-owned newspaper said on Sunday. Continue reading
Mar 03 Northwest scientists scramble to keep deadly bat syndrome at bay By Michael Werner, OPB/EarthFix Wildlife biologists tackle the big mystery as to how white-nose bat syndrome landed in Washington state. Continue reading
Jan 30 Washington is first state to sue Trump over immigration order By Martha Bellisle, Associated Press Washington state's attorney general declared Monday that he was suing President Donald Trump over his temporary ban on immigration from seven countries with majority-Muslim populations. Continue reading
Nov 08 Column: Washington’s carbon tax doesn’t address environmental justice By Bill Corcoran, Byron Gudiel Putting a price on carbon is just one tool in the toolbox for cutting climate pollution, not a solution in and of itself, the columnists say. Continue reading