During an interview at the Children’s Justice & Advocacy Center of Cowlitz County, the victim confided that there were three separate incidents in which Haynes touched and sexually assaulted the child ...

Using satellite imagery, researchers have discovered that nearly 5% of Oregon and Washington’s western forest canopy — about the size of Rhode Island — was scorched and damaged in … ...

A defense contractor with a history of providing housing for military operations withdrew its inquiry seeking land at the Newport Municipal Airport, a city official said Wednesday, as growing … ...

Former Microsoft CEO’s philanthropy will donate up to $170M a year for free preschool in Washington state The Ballmer Group’s gift could add up to 10,000 early childhood education slots over the next ...

Presumptive laws provide a safety net for individuals working in hazardous conditions, ensuring health coverage and compensation in the event of disease. In America, more than 65% of the entire … ...

Washington State Parks has opened nominations for the Scenic Bikeways Program, allowing businesses and individuals to submit bike routes they think should become Washington state’s first Scenic ...

A security company has dropped its lawsuit over Washington’s new sales tax on services weeks after filing it. It’s unclear why. The development came after Security … ...

‘Make it make sense’: Advocates stunned as Washington state lawmaker helps slash funds for groups clearing old drug convictions After being fired from the legal aid group she once led, Rep. Tarra ...

This is the first installment in a four-part series examining inequities facing Native American youth in Washington’s criminal justice system. For the past 30 years, it’s been clear: Native American ...

The Battle Ground City Council delayed a decision Monday on a proposed 0.1% sales tax increase intended to fund police services, agreeing to wait until all members were present and to explore other … ...

While U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits remain partially funded and families reliant on the assistance are in limbo, there are also a multitude ...

Traffic moves through the intersection of state Route 503 and Southwest Eaton Boulevard on Nov. 3. The city hopes to secure $11 million in state and federal funding to widen the corridor, add turn ...