Crime
2 months ago
Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty to University of Idaho murders, avoids death penalty

Kohberger was charged in the fatal stabbings of Ethan Chapin of Skagit County and three Idaho women at an off-campus home in Moscow, ID. Two roommates survived the attack.

Crime
3 months ago
“Hillside Strangler” to plead for possible parole

If the parole board rejects his appeal, it’s possible that additional time could be added to his sentence. 

Government
3 months ago
DOJ sues Washington state over new law requiring priests to report suspected child abuse

Supporters of the law argue it closes a loophole that allowed abuse to go unreported and unpunished.

Local
3 months ago
Several Whatcom County recreation spots among millions of acres of public land eligible for sale under President Trump’s proposed bill

The land that could be sold includes the Mount Baker Ski Area, though the business says it would be spared under the bill’s current stipulations.

Crime
3 months ago
Attorneys in the Kohberger case request trial delay

Attorneys are still reviewing evidence and struggling to get potential witnesses to agree to be interviewed.

Government
3 months ago
State officials criticize Trump administration over Medicaid data sharing with DHS

Experts say the information will help authorities locate migrants but could also make it harder for them to seek green cards, permanent residency or citizenship.

National
3 months ago
More funding coming to WA to combat opioid crisis

The settlement also ends the Sacklers’ control of Purdue Pharma and prevents them from selling opioids in the U.S.

Crime
3 months ago
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office may be on the trail of murder suspect Travis Decker

The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information that leads directly to Decker’s arrest.

Crime
3 months ago
Chelan County Sheriff expresses gratitude as search for suspected murderer continues

Federal officers are also assisting in the investigation, and the sheriff thanks the public for the many tips and offers of help and equipment that have come from the public.

National
4 months ago
Consumer Reports finds Kroger not correctly discounting items at stores

Dozens of price discrepancies were found in Washington state as well as in five other states throughout the country.