Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao resigns over pro-Trump insurrection
Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transporation will resign following the riot at the Capitol when Trump supporters stormed the government.
Michigan man sues Washington state jail for failing to accommodate gluten-free diet
A Michigan man is suing a jail in Vancouver, Washington due to the staff failing to provide him gluten-free food to accommodate his celiac disease.
California, Oregon, Washington issue travel advisories asking people to self-quarantine for 14 days
The governors of California, Washington and Oregon issued travel advisories Friday urging visitors entering their states or returning home from travel outside the three states to self-quarantine to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
More than 500 Asian giant hornets found in Washington nest; threat not over
When scientists in Washington state destroyed the first nest of so-called murder hornets found in the U.S., they discovered about 500 live specimens in various stages of development, officials said Tuesday.
University of Washington closing classrooms due to coronavirus outbreak
The school announced the closures will start on March 9 and run through the end of the winter quarter on March 20.
US COVID-19 death toll climbs to 6 in Washington
Washington state health officials announced 3 new virus deaths, bringing the death toll to 5 in the state and U.S.
Deputies say woman posed as baby photographer, drugged mother to steal newborn
The victim says on the third visit, the suspects gave her a cupcake to eat and she immediately felt ill. She told the suspects to leave and then noticed her house keys were missing.
Seattle school system says students must be vaccinated or they can’t return to class in 2020
Washington state law now requires that all students get an MMR vaccine, or have a signed certificate of exemption.