Scientist links 2 state COVID-19 outbreaks using coronavirus' genetic fingerprints
A U.S. scientist is helping public health authorities understand and track the coronavirus.
University of Washington closing classrooms due to coronavirus outbreak
The school announced the closures will start on March 9 and run through the end of the winter quarter on March 20.
Second coronavirus death in U.S. confirmed in Washington
The first COVID-19 death was in Washington state on Saturday, marking the first such reported death in the United States.
Deputies say woman posed as baby photographer, drugged mother to steal newborn
The victim says on the third visit, the suspects gave her a cupcake to eat and she immediately felt ill. She told the suspects to leave and then noticed her house keys were missing.
Marijuana sales along Oregon/Idaho state line are 420% higher than Oregon average
Oregon sells marijuana legally. Idaho does not. And that is apparently why sales at shops in Oregon along the Idaho border are booming.
Seattle school system says students must be vaccinated or they can’t return to class in 2020
Washington state law now requires that all students get an MMR vaccine, or have a signed certificate of exemption.
Turtles found in Washington park with swastikas painted on their shells
The turtles were spotted by park visitors near Seattle and believed to have been released into the area.
1 killed, suspect arrested in shooting at Vancouver, Washington, apartment complex
One person died and a suspect was taken into custody following a shooting at an apartment complex in Vancouver, Washington.
McConnell: Senate must take up impeachment if approved by House
Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday that Senate rules would require him to take up any articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump if approved by the House, swatting down talk that that the GOP-controlled chamber could dodge the matter entirely.
Girl celebrates recovery with ‘Wonder Woman’ photo shoot after nearly losing sight in one eye
A young Washington state girl who nearly lost her sight in one eye following a freak accident recently celebrated her near-perfect vision with a fitting “Wonder Woman” themed photo shoot.
White House: Bin Laden son killed in US counterterrorism operation
The White House announced Saturday that Hamza bin Laden , the son of the late al-Qaida leader who had become an increasingly prominent figure in the terrorist organization, was killed in a U.S. counterterrorism operation in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region.
Man’s truck stolen while he allegedly robbed a nearby business, police say
A Washington man ended up behind bars after he reported his truck stolen and police discovered it was taken while the man was allegedly robbing a business.
Newlyweds share first dance with very good dog in adorable video
Typically, a newlywed’s first dance consists of an intimate waltz shared between the bride and groom. But when Nicole and Seth Funden hit the dance floor they were joined by a very good girl named Eva.