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August 22, 2023

Washington wildfires kill 2, destroy hundreds of buildings

Fire officials in the state of Washington reported at least two people have died in the Gray and Oregon wildfires burning around Spokane.

August 22, 2023

Some US states reject federal money aimed at replacing dangerous lead pipes

The U.S. has offered funds to help states remove dangerous lead pipes. However, some states, which may not want to take out separate loans to find the pipes, have rejected the offer.

August 22, 2023

Horse race track in Washington turns prehistoric as 200 ‘T. rexes’ race to the finish line

Over 200 people from half a dozen states raced down a track in inflatable Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur costumes in this year’s “T-Rex World Championships" held in suburban Seattle.

August 22, 2023

Bryan Kohberger kicked out of high school cop classes after girls complained, former administrator says

Idaho murders suspect was kicked out of the junior law enforcement program he bragged about joining in high school, former educator says in new interview.

August 19, 2023

Gray Fire: Washington state cities Four Lakes, Medical Lake urged to evacuate amid wildfire

Spokane County officials declared a state of emergency for the Gray Fire with evacuations in Four Lakes and Medical Lake. The fire is 0% contained.

August 19, 2023

Ex-wife of slain Microsoft exec makes surprising legal move after arrest

Microsoft exec Jared Bridegan's ex-wife was arrested in Washington state, where she's fighting extradition to Florida. Bridegan is accused of orchestrating her husband's murder.

August 18, 2023

Proud Boys extremist flees ahead of sentencing in Capitol riot case, triggering manhunt by authorities

Authorities are searching for a member of the Proud Boys extremist organization who went missing days before his scheduled sentencing in a case related to the Capitol riot.

August 18, 2023

Widow of slain Microsoft exec relieved by ex-wife’s arrest: ‘Salt in the wounds’

The widow of slain Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan blasted his ex-wife Shanna Gardner-Fernandez who was arrested Thursday for his brutal 2022 murder.

August 17, 2023

'CLOSE IT DOWN': Small Washington library could be nation's first to shutter amid battle over teens' books

Voters in a rural Washington county will decide whether to shut down their only library following a yearlong fight over controversial books in the young adult section.

August 16, 2023

Group sues Washington governor over bill that allows sex change surgery for minors without parental consent

America First Legal is suing Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee to stop enforcement of a law that allows minor to get gender reassignment surgeries without their parent's consent.