Coroner IDs suspect in Boise mall shooting that killed 2
Boise Police say the man responsible for Monday's mall shooting has died from his injuries.
Author: Associated Press
Cause of Montana Amtrak derailment still under investigation
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A preliminary report on an Amtrak train derailment in north-central Montana last month that killed three people and injured dozens more gave no information on the cause of the accident, but said the train’s emergency brakes…
Number of Washington workers getting shots continues to grow
The latest state and city of Seattle data shows the number of government workers getting vaccinated against COVID-19 continues to increase amid mandates.
‘We’ve got to run’ — Idaho mall shooting leaves 2 dead
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho police exchanged gunfire with a suspect during a shooting at a shopping mall in Boise that killed two people and injured four, including an officer, authorities said. Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee told reporters that…
Idaho leaders OK paying legal fees in ballot initiative case
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little, the attorney general and top leaders in the House and on Monday approved paying $152,000 in legal fees to the winning side after Idaho lost a court challenge to a new law…
Police: 2 dead, 4 injured, in Idaho mall shooting
One of the people hurt in the deadly shooting was a police officer.
Ammon Bundy: Report on far-right group undercounted members
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The founder of a far-right anti-government group says a report estimating the organization’s fast growth over the past year undercounted by half. Ammon Bundy took issue with the Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights report, saying…
Power outages continue in Northwest following wind storm
SEATTLE (AP) — Tens of thousands of people remained without power Monday following a strong Pacific storm system that downed trees and power lines. Most of those still without electricity were in the Seattle area, where utilities reported about 60,000…
Timme, Juzan, Cockburn headline AP preseason All-Americans
Drew Timme could have left for the NBA after leading Gonzaga into last season’s national title game. He likely would have been drafted and gone on to have a solid career. But Timme wanted more. Certainly, a chance to finish…
King County’s proof of COVID vaccine policy starts Monday
SEATTLE (AP) — Beginning Monday proof of vaccination or a negative test for COVID-19 will be required to enter restaurants, bars, gyms, theaters or entertainment venues in Washington state’s most populous county. King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor…
Tens of thousands without power in Washington, Oregon; 2 killed by tree
SEATTLE (AP) — A strong Pacific storm system that triggered mud flows in wildfire-scarred areas of California also slammed the Washington state and Oregon Sunday, threatening coastal flooding and causing power outages affecting tens of thousands of people in the Pacific Northwest.…
Hundreds gather to remember 4 victims of Tacoma shooting
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered in Tacoma, Washington this weekend to leave flowers, candles and messages in a memorial for four people killed in a spate of shootings last week that police are still investigating. No one…
WSU fans supporting team after Rolovich move
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Joe Trull was disappointed that Nick Rolovich did not get a chance to coach a full season at Washington State. Standing outside Martin Stadium before the Cougars’ game against BYU, Trull, 55, of Port Orchard, Washington,…
Marysville woman arrested, accused of stealing from dozens of gyms
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — A Marysville woman accused of stealing and using credit cards from dozens of gyms in Western Washington has been arrested. The 23-year-old woman was booked into the Snohomish County Jail in Everett for investigation of over…
Idaho education board makes some college fees optional
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Students at state colleges and universities will be able to opt out of some fees under a plan approved by the Idaho State Board of Education on Thursday. The new fee structure allowing students to opt…
Idaho sends out $169M in one-time income tax rebates
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Some 645,000 income tax rebates totaling $169 million have been sent out so far this year, an Idaho official said Wednesday. Idaho Division of Financial Management Administrator Alex Adams told lawmakers on a finance committee that…
Report: Far-right anti-government group grows significantly
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A far-right group launched by anti-government activist Ammon Bundy is rapidly expanding nationwide and making inroads into Canada, according to a new report from the Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights. The quick growth…
Southeastern Washington farmer fined $304K over alleged water theft during drought
RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) — A farm in southeastern Washington has been fined $304,000 by the Washington state Department of Ecology for irrigating 250 acres (101 hectares) without rights to the water. Frank Tiegs LLC in Franklin County has 30 days…
Washington’s unemployment rate in September was 4.9%
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state’s unemployment rate in September was 4.9%, down from 5.1% in August. Employers added 17,600 jobs in September, a 7.3% increase over August, the state Employment Security Department reported Wednesday. The Seattle Times reports September’s job growth was…
Idaho city asks judge to reject anti-mask group’s lawsuit
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The city of Hailey is asking a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit brought by an anti-mask group, arguing the group’s members can’t show they’ve actually been harmed by a local mask mandate. The city…
Washington House facility access limited to vaccinated through January
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Lawmakers and legislative employees at the Washington state House must prove they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access House facilities through early January, under a rule adopted by a House committee late last…
1,887 Washington workers fired, leave jobs due to vaccine mandate
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — More than 1,800 Washington state workers have been fired, resigned or retired due to the state’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate, according to data released Tuesday. The latest numbers released by the governor’s Office of Financial Management show…
Idaho board OKs legal fees in lost ballot initiative case
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — State officials on Tuesday took an initial step to pay $152,000 in legal fees to the winning side after Idaho lost a court challenge to a new law making it harder for voters to get initiatives…
Pierce County sheriff charged over confrontation with Black man
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington state attorney general on Tuesday filed two misdemeanor criminal charges against a county sheriff stemming from his confrontation with a Black newspaper carrier in January. Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer faces one count of…
