Northwest
Lawmakers approve ‘nursing bill’ for mandatory meal and rest breaks
Nurses show up in Olympia to support bill, protest Sen. Walsh’s remarks.
Northwest
‘Barefoot Bandit’ asks judge to shorten his supervised release
Colton Harris-Moore says travel restrictions are holding back a lucrative public-speaking career.
Northwest
Highlands Post Office honors Jimi Hendrix
Postal Service connected Hendrix to family during his Army service.
Northwest
King County forests are facing new challenges
Hot, dry summers are stressing native tree species in Western Washington.
Northwest
Legislation targets rape kit backlog
WA has about 10,000 untested kits; new law would reduce testing time to 45 days
Northwest
Federal Way resident competes for top 20 spot on ‘American Idol’
Todd Beamer senior Myra Tran previously won “The X-Factor Vietnam” in 2016.
Northwest
What’s next for the I-405 master plan?
New express toll lanes from Renton to Bellevue are coming soon.
Northwest
Western Washington faces elevated wildfire risk in 2019
Humans cause majority of fires in state
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King County approves bargaining agreement with 60 unions
Employees will receive wage increases and $500 bonus.
Northwest
Law enforcement oversight office seeks subpoena power
Organization has been unable to investigate King County Sheriff’s Office.
Northwest
‘Ghost gun’ bill moves to Senate committees
Legislation would make 3-D printed guns illegal.
Northwest
Michelle Obama brings largest crowd of book tour to Tacoma Dome
Former First Lady and author of ‘Becoming’ spends afternoon with local book club prior to event.