Hospital: 2 dead after shooting at Uvalde, Texas, school
Dozens of children were hospitalizes after a shooting at a Texas elementary school
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One arrested, one missing after Seattle bridge crash
Authorities searched for a missing driver after a two-car rollover collision early Tuesday on Seattle’s Ship Canal Bridge.
COVID-19 cases rate increasing in Washington state
Over the last week, 228 people for every 1,000 are testing positive for COVID-19.
Mental health evaluation ordered in Richland store shooting
KENNEWICK, Wash. (AP) — The suspect in a deadly shooting at a grocery store in Richland, Washington, has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation at Eastern State Hospital. The Tri-City Herald reported the request was made Wednesday by…
John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, dies at 85
John Madden, the Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster died Tuesday morning, the NFL said. He was 85.
Idaho leads the country in population growth
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho’s population keeps growing at a faster clip than other states. The state has led the country in population growth for the fifth year in a row. From 2020 to 2021, Idaho’s population grew 2.9%, according…
Idaho health officials say COVID case numbers are flattening
“For the first time since July, things are headed in a better direction,” Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen said during a public briefing, noting that the number of new cases was flattening out. “It also means that we are not out of the woods yet.”
US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated
This means things are about to get easier for people traveling to the U.S. from Canada and Mexico.
California recall fails; Gov. Gavin Newsom stays in office
The recall, which turned on Newsom’s approach to the pandemic, mirrored the nation’s heated political divide over business closures and mask and vaccine mandates, and both parties will dissect its outcome heading into the 2022 midterm elections.
Walter Mondale, Carter’s vice president, dies at 93
Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale died Monday. He was 93. The death of the former senator, ambassador and Minnesota attorney general was announced in a statement from his family. No cause was cited.
Half of US adults now have received at least 1 COVID shot
Half of all adults in the U.S. have received at least one COVID-19 shot, the government announced Sunday, marking another milestone in the nation’s largest-ever vaccination campaign but leaving more work to do to convince skeptical Americans to roll up their sleeves.
Idaho sheriff: Missing girl’s body found, suspect arrested
An Idaho sheriff has said that investigators found what is believed to be the body of an 8-year-old girl who went missing earlier this week and that a suspect has been arrested. The girl’s two older siblings — also reported missing and last seen months earlier — were found safe.
New Wyoming law will allow people to take road kill to eat
Thousands of times a year, motorists inadvertently smash into Wyoming wildlife like mule deer, elk and pronghorn antelope, littering highway right-of-ways with carcasses that sometimes include dozens or hundreds of pounds of fresh, lean, edible meat.
Officials: 6 sickened by Salmonella linked to songbirds
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Six Washington residents have become ill in an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium, believed to be linked to wild songbirds, particularly Pine Siskins, state health officials said Monday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting…
Idaho Legislature has big to-do list after COVID-19 break
The Idaho House and Senate both recessed abruptly on March 19 after at least six of the 70 House members tested positive for COVID-19 within a week. Now, they're reconvening Tuesday to consider legislation, including a huge income tax cut, limits on the governor’s emergency powers and more.
23 people in Washington being monitored for Ebola
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Public health officials in Washington state are monitoring 23 people for Ebola who recently traveled from the West African countries of Guinea and Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Department of Health said Thursday in a…
Washington state extends COVID-19 vaccination eligibility
Washington state has extended COVID-19 vaccination eligibility on Wednesday to people in the next phase, including grocery store workers, transit workers and first responders, health officials said.
Idaho House panel approves prohibition on mask mandates
Legislation to prohibit mask mandates by government entities in Idaho headed to the House on Monday.
Washington Supreme Court overturns automatic life sentences for young killers
SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington state Supreme Court on Thursday overturned the automatic life-without-parole sentences given to two men for murders committed when they were 19 and 20, saying judges must consider the youthfulness of such defendants in sentencing them.…
Jill Biden arrives in Washington state to tour bases
First lady Jill Biden arrived in Washington state Monday to tour military bases and meet with service families.
Washington Senate approves new tax on capital gains
Profits on the sale of stocks and bonds in excess of $250,000 would be subject to a new tax on capital gains under a bill narrowly approved Saturday by the Washington Senate.
Washington Senate OKs bill for graduating students to take bridge year
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A measure that would allow high school students set to graduate this year or next to stay in school for a “bridge year” to catch up on learning and participate in missed extracurricular activities passed the…
Idaho bill axing COVID-19 from emergency list passes House
The Idaho House has passed legislation to define how severe an epidemic must be before it can qualify as a disaster. Under the measure, the coronavirus pandemic wouldn’t meet the criteria.
Renton teachers the latest to resist return to classroom
Public school teachers in Washington state continue to resist returning to the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the urging of Gov. Jay Inslee.
