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Crime
1 month ago
Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks

Farinacci, 37, is charged with starting the Old Trails fire, one of three blazes in the Spokane area that have burned more than 850 buildings, destroying whole neighborhoods and streets. No deaths or serious injuries have been reported.

National
1 month ago
University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (WRUF-AM/FM) and Saga Communications, Inc. Announce Landmark Seven-Year Strategic Media Partnership

Partnership expands commercial sales, strengthens student opportunities, and advances the future of local broadcasting.

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Education
1 month ago
WA education council considers expanding grant applicant support

Gov. Bob Ferguson said his proposal requiring graduating seniors to either opt-out or complete FAFSA registration will be requested in the upcoming legislative session.

Business
1 month ago
DOJ, OpenAI reach settlement over hiring practices

OpenAI’s software division is based in Bellevue.

Environmental
1 month ago
Washington state fires destroy hundreds of structures and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate

The fires were among dozens of wildfires across the Western U.S. that stretched the ability of federal, state and local agencies to fight them.

Government
2 months ago
ACLU files federal claim over family’s detention in Blaine

The civil rights organization says the asylum-seeking family was subjected to extreme heat and unsafe conditions.

Crime
2 months ago
Police search for second suspect following Seattle food festival shooting that killed 3

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said in a press conference Monday the suspect in custody is 15 years old and will appear in court on firearms violations and first degree assault charges.

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Crime
2 months ago
FBI asks for help locating convicted Whatcom County felon

The man left the area prior to his sentencing date.

Tribal News
2 months ago
Lummi Tribal Sewer and Water District receives national recognition for its wastewater treatment plant

The Environmental Protection Agency’s PISCES program presented an award celebrating upgrades made to the Gooseberry Point Wastewater Treatment Plant.

National
2 months ago
Washington joins lawsuit over new conditions for federal disaster funding

The states claim the Trump administration is tying billions of dollars in grants to immigration enforcement and changes to election procedures.