US nuclear repository is among the federally owned spots identified for renewable energy projects
Federal officials have identified more than 50 square miles of government-owned property across the U.S. as having great potential for renewable energy projects.
A state's experience with grocery chain mergers spurs a fight to stop Albertsons' deal with Kroger
Washington state is in court to try to block a proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger.
Washington State reclaims Apple Cup with late stand to top Washington 24-19
John Mateer ran for two touchdowns and threw for one more, Washington State made a goal line stand with 1:07 remaining, and the Cougars reclaimed the Apple Cup with a 24-19 win over Washington.
Pac-12 to add Boise St., Fresno St., San Diego St., Colorado St. in 2026, poaching Mountain West
The Pac-12 is adding Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State, starting in 2026, to join Oregon State and Washington State in a rebuilt Conference of Champions.
Century-old rivalry games in Week 3? Welcome to the new reality of college football
The rubble that remains from the collapse of the Pac-12 Conference a year ago created the situation that will play out Saturday with the oddest of rivalry weekends.
Deadline passes for Mountain West, Washington State, Oregon State to renew football scheduling deal
The deadline for the Mountain West and Washington State and Oregon State to renew their football scheduling agreement passed without a deal being struck.
1 of last GOP congressmen who voted to impeach Trump advances in Washingtonโs US House race
One of the last remaining U.S. House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump and a candidate endorsed by the former president have advanced to the November general election in Washington stateโs 4th Congressional District race.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state's primaries
Five months after holding its presidential primaries, Washington state is looking further down the ticket to select candidates to compete for federal and state offices in November.
In Washington state, Inslee's final months aimed at staving off repeal of landmark climate law
Voters in Washington state will decide this fall whether to keep one of the country's more aggressive laws aimed at stemming carbon pollution.
Aging bridges in 16 states will be improved or replaced with the help of $5B in federal funding
Federal transportation officials are providing $5 billion to replace or improve aging bridges in 16 states.
Money from Washington's landmark climate law will help tribes face rising seas, climate change
Tens of millions of dollars raised by a landmark climate law in Washington state will go to Native American tribes that are at risk from climate change and rising sea levels to help them move to higher ground, install solar panels, buy electric vehicles and restore wetlands.
Last 2 Pac-12 teams determined to fight on, promise a bright future
The Pac-12 may be down to the Pac-2, but that doesnโt mean the league or its remaining members โ Oregon State and Washington State โ arenโt gearing up for football.
Gov. Jay Inslee says Washington will make clear that hospitals must provide emergency abortions
Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday said Washington will spell out in state law that hospitals must provide abortions if needed to stabilize patients, a step that comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule this month on whether conservative states can bar abortions during some medical emergencies.
Things to know about FDA warning on paralytic shellfish poisoning in Pacific Northwest
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.
Uber and Lyft say they won't leave Minnesota after all โ and drivers are getting a raise
Uber and Lyft announced they will keep operating in Minnesota, now that state lawmakers have passed a measure that will increase driver pay to a level the companies can accept.
Oregon State and Washington State face player exodus amid realignment
As Oregon State and Washington State prepare to face the dissolution of the Pac-12, athletes have left in droves, including some of the schools' biggest names.
Key lawmakers float new rules for personal data protection; bill would make privacy a consumer right
Two lawmakers from opposing parties are floating a new plan to protect the privacy of Americans' personal data.
Washington State hires David Riley away from Eastern Washington as basketball coach
Washington State has hired David Riley as its basketball coach, nabbing the two-time Big Sky Conference coach of the year at a time of uncertainty for the Cougars.
West Coast whale population recovers 5 years after hundreds washed up ashore
Federal researchers indicate the gray whale population along the West Coast is showing signs of recovery five years after hundreds washed up dead on the coasts of California, Oregon, Washington state and Alaska, as well as Canada and Mexico.
Chun says he had a different Big Ten school in mind, but Washington is where he's 'supposed to be'
Pat Chun has been introduced as the new athletic director at the University of Washington, leaving behind six years in the same role at Washington State to take the reins of the rival program that will begin life in the Big Ten Conference this fall.
Houston, UConn, Purdue remain top AP Top 25 while bluebloods North Carolina, Kentucky on the rise
Houston remains atop the AP Top 25 menโs college basketball poll for the third consecutive week.
To keep whales safe, Coast Guard launches boat alert system in Seattle
The U.S. Coast Guard is embarking on one of its most unique missions yet in Puget Sound: a pilot program to alert vessels of whale sightings.
Adult dancers in Washington state want a strippers' bill of rights. Here's how it could help them
Adult dancers in Washington state are fighting for statewide worker protections that advocates say would be the most comprehensive in the U.S. The industry has such wide regulation gaps that dancers have had to fend for themselves for safety in the workplace.
After Washington state lawsuit, Providence health system erases or refunds $158M in medical bills
Providence health care system is refunding nearly $21 million in medical bills paid by low-income residents of Washington โ and itโs erasing $137 million more in outstanding debt for tens of thousands of others โ to settle the stateโs allegations that it overcharged those patients and then used aggressive collection tactics when they failed to pay.
Washington state to develop guidelines for agencies using generative AI
Washington state's governor has called for the state to develop best practices on how agencies use generative artificial intelligence as it continues to incorporate the technology into government operations.
Washington State holds on for 85-82 win over No. 2 UCLA despite knee injury to Leger-Walker
Bella Murekatete scored 20 points, Eleonora Villa added 18 and Washington State held on for a 85-82 victory over No. 2 UCLA despite All-Pac-12 guard Charlisse Leger-Walker suffering a knee injury during the second half.
Oregon State, Washington State affiliate with West Coast Conference for Olympic sports
Oregon State and Washington State have joined the West Coast Conference as affiliate members for several Olympic sports the next two years.
Oregon State, Washington State agree to revenue distribution deal with 10 departing Pac-12 schools
Oregon State and Washington State say they have reached an agreement with 10 departing Pac-12 schools on revenue distribution for 2023-24 that puts an end to a legal battle sparked by conference realignment.
Oregon State, Washington State eye affiliate membership in West Coast Conference, AP sources say
Oregon State and Washington State are working on a deal to become affiliate members of the West Coast Conference for basketball and other Olympic sports for two years.
Washington Supreme Court denies review of Pac-12 appeal, handing control of conference to OSU, WSU
The Washington state Supreme Court has declined to review the Pac-12โs appeal of a lower court ruling that gives full control of the conference and potentially hundreds of millions in assets to Oregon State and Washington.
2 bodies found in creeks as atmospheric river drops record-breaking rain in Pacific Northwest
Authorities in Oregon are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in creeks this week as an atmospheric river brings heavy rain, flooding and unseasonably warm temperatures to the Pacific Northwest.
At tribal summit, Biden says he's working to 'heal the wrongs of the past' and 'move forward'
President Joe Biden told Native American nations gathered for a summit Wednesday that his administration was working to heal the wrongs of the past.
Atmospheric river soaks Pacific Northwest with record-breaking rain and unusually warm temperatures
The U.S. Coast Guard has rescued five people from floodwaters in Washington state as an atmospheric river brings heavy rain, flooding and unseasonably warm temperatures to the Pacific Northwest.
Supreme Court signals it will uphold a tax on foreign income and leave a wealth tax for another day
The Supreme Court seems inclined to uphold a tax on foreign income while leaving broader questions about a never-enacted tax on wealth for another day.
Oregon State, Washington State, Mountain West agree to 6-game football scheduling arrangement in '24
Oregon State, Washington State and the Mountain West have announced a football scheduling agreement for the 2024 season.
Leaked document says US is willing to build energy projects in case Snake River dams are breached
In a strong sign that the U.S. will consider breaching four controversial dams on the Snake River, a leaked Biden administration document says the government is prepared to help build clean energy projects to replace the power generated by the dams.
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Back door to the College Football Playoff is likely to be blocked this season
The back door to the College Football playoff is unlikely to be open for Ohio State or anybody else this championship weekend.
No. 4 Washington finishes perfect regular season with 24-21 win over Washington State in Apple Cup
Grady Gross made a 42-yard field goal on the final play, Rome Odunze caught two touchdown passes from Michael Penix Jr. and No. 4 Washington beat Washington State 24-21 in the Apple Cup for an undefeated regular season.
Ward leads Washington State to 56-14 romp over Colorado; Sanders exits with injury
Cameron Ward threw for 288 yards and accounted for four touchdowns, Brennan Jackson had two scoop-and-score touchdowns and Washington State beat Colorado 56-14 to snap a six-game losing streak and end the Buffaloesโ hopes of a bowl game in the first year under Deion Sanders.
Oregon State, Washington State working to keep Pac-12 open, align with Mountain West, AP sources say
Oregon State and Washington State are moving toward keeping the Pac-12 alive as a two-team conference for as much as two years, while also entering a scheduling agreement with the Mountain West, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.
Judge gives Oregon State, Washington State full control of Pac-12 and millions of dollars in assets
A judge has granted Oregon State and Washington State a preliminary injunction in their legal battle with 10 departing Pac-12 schools, giving the Pacific Northwest rivals control of the conference and millions of dollars in assets.
No. 5 Washington looks to preserve its perfect record when the Huskies host No. 13 Utah
No. 5 Washington's treacherous November stretch returns home and features a matchup with always dangerous Utah.
3 passengers sue Alaska Airlines after off-duty pilot accused of trying to cut engines mid-flight
Three passengers have sued Alaska Airlines saying they suffered emotional distress after an off-duty pilot allgedly tried to shut down the engines of a flight from Washington state to San Francisco.
Oregon State, Washington State say Pac-12's actions show departing schools should not run conference
Oregon State and Washington State claim the actions of the Pac-12 and Commissioner George Kliavkoff in response to members announcing their intent to leave the conference show those departing schools relinquished their rights to decide the long-term future of the league.
Arizona rebounds from narrow losses with 44-6 victory over No. 19 Washington State
Noah Fifita threw for 342 yards, Jonah Coleman had 168 yards and three rushing touchdowns and Arizona forced three turnovers in a 44-6 victory over No. 19 Washington State on Saturday night.
Failure of single component caused Washington seaplane crash that killed 10, NTSB says
U.S. investigators have confirmed that a mechanical issue caused the seaplane crash that killed 10 people off an island in Washington state last year.
Court hearing set for Nov. 14 as Oregon State, Washington State fight for control of Pac-12
A hearing has been set for Nov. 14 in Oregon State and Washington Stateโs legal fight with the Pac-12 and its departing members to govern the conference and control its assets.
With Pac-12 unsettled, CFP managers meet to make difficult decision on number of reserved bids
College Football Playoff managers will meet this week at the Big Ten offices outside Chicago.
Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states
The Biden administration has awarded $1.4 billion to projects improving railway safety and boosting rail capacity.
Pac-2 Champs? No. 21 Washington State tops No. 14 Oregon State 38-35
Josh Kelly had three touchdown receptions, Cameron Ward passed for 404 yards and accounted for five scores, and No. 21 Washington State withstood a late rally to upend No. 14 Oregon State 38-35 in the Pac-12 Conference opener for both teams.
Biden administration restores the power of states and tribes to review projects to protect waterways
States and Native American tribes will have greater authority to block energy projects such as natural gas pipelines that could pollute rivers and streams under a final rule issued Thursday by the Biden administration.
Judge rules for Oregon State and Washington State, says departing Pac-12 schools can't hold meeting
A judge has granted a request by Oregon State and Washington State for a temporary restraining order to prevent departing Pac-12 schools from meeting until it can be determined who has the right to be on the disintegrating conferenceโs board of directors.
AP Top 25: Texas jumps to No. 4 after beating โBama; Pac-12 sets conference high with 8 ranked teams
Texas jumped to No. 4 in The Associated Press college football poll after beating Alabama and the Pac-12 became just the second conference to place as many as eight teams in an AP Top 25.
AP Top 25: Texas jumps to No. 4 after beating 'Bama; Pac-12 sets conference-high with 8 ranked teams
Texas jumped to No. 4 in The Associated Press college football poll after beating Alabama and the Pac-12 became just the second conference to place as many as eight teams in the AP Top 25.
OSU, WSU ask court to prevent departing Pac-12 schools from standing in way of rebuilding conference
Oregon State and Washington State have filed a complaint in Washington state court against the Pac-12 and Commissioner George Kliavkoff.
Native nations on front lines of climate change share knowledge and find support at intensive camps
Dozens of tribal citizens and employees have benefitted in recent years from tribal climate camps that serve as a refuge for Native Americans on the front lines of climate change.
ACC considering westward expansion, with eye on Stanford and Cal, AP source says
The four remaining Pac-12 schools, California, Stanford, Oregon State and Washington State, will have options if they are looking for another conference.
Washington and Oregon leave behind heritage -- and rivals -- for stability in the Big Ten
A day after leaving behind more than a century as a tenant to the premier athletic conference on the West Coast, Washingtonโs leadership says stability was at the forefront of its decision to join the Big Ten Conference.
Big Ten grabs Oregon, Washington; Big 12 completes Pac-12 raid with Arizona, Arizona State and Utah
The Big 12 is adding Arizona, Arizona State and Utah as members next year, completing its raid of the Pac-12.
Part 1: In 1998, a legal revolution was quietly born in Texas. It would pull Americaโs courts rightward.
With his election as Texas attorney general, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn planted the seeds of conservatism. Gov. Greg Abbott used his tenure to cultivate them into an aggressive strain of right-wing activism aimed at driving the nationโs courts and laws to the right.
Washington legal pot farms get back to work after pesticide concerns halted operations
Some legal cannabis growers in Washington state who were ordered to halt operations in April over concerns about pesticide contamination are getting back to business.
Capitol riot suspect arrested near Obama's home will remain jail until trial, judge rules
A man charged in the Capitol riot who had guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in his van when he was arrested near former President Barack Obamaโs Washington home will remain in jail while he awaits trial.
Trump posted what he said was Obama's address, prosecutors say. An armed man was soon arrested there
Federal prosecutors say former President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform what he claimed was the home address of former President Barack Obama the same day a man with guns in his van was arrested near the property.
Army combat veteran to take over key election security role working with state, local officials
An Army combat veteran with extensive cybersecurity and counterterrorism experience is taking over as one of the nationโs top election security officials.
Man wanted on Jan. 6 charges arrested with weapons near Barack Obama's Washington home
Law enforcement officials say a man who had explosives materials and weapons and was wanted for crimes related to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has been arrested in the Washington neighborhood where former President Barack Obama lives.
Democratic Washington Gov. Jay Inslee won't seek 4th term
Washington Gov. Jay Inlsee, a Democrat who has sought to make the state a leader on progressive policies from climate change to gun violence prevention, says he will not seek a fourth term in office.
Washington, Minnesota become trans refuges, shield abortions
Democratic governors in Washington state and Minnesota on Thursday enacted legal protections for people who travel to those states seeking reproductive and gender-affirming procedures and treatment.
Bus carrying farm workers from Texas to Washington crashes during snowstorm; 11 injured
A bus carrying contract farm workers from Texas to Washington state has crashed on a snowy road in southeastern Wyoming.
Washington Supreme Court upholds effort to balance tax code
The Washington Supreme Court on Friday upheld the stateโs new capital gains tax, which was adopted by lawmakers in an effort to balance what is considered the nationโs most regressive tax code.
News outlets join to oppose gag order in Idaho stabbing case
Twenty-two regional and national news organizations have formed a coalition to ask a judge to narrow a gag order in the case of a man accused of killing four University of Idaho students.
Feds resume study of restoring grizzlies to North Cascades
Environmental groups are hailing a decision by the Biden administration to resume studying whether grizzly bears should be restored to the remote North Cascades mountains in Washington state.
Judge orders Meta to pay $10.5M in legal fees to Washington
Facebook parent company Meta has been ordered to pay $10.5 million in legal fees to Washington state, atop a nearly $25 million fine for repeated and intentional violations of campaign finance disclosure laws.
Bryson Barnes leads No. 14 Utah past Washington State, 21-17
Backup quarterback Bryson Barnes threw for 175 yards and a touchdown and No. 14 Utah beat Washington State 21-17 on Thursday night to stay in the hunt for the Pac-12 championship game.
Hawaii quits coal in bid to fight climate change
The last bits of ash and greenhouse gases from Hawaiiโs only remaining coal-fired power plant slipped into the environment this week when the stateโs dirtiest source of electricity burned its final pieces of fuel.
US sued in bid to force decision on Rockies wolf protections
Wildlife advocates are suing federal officials after they missed a deadline to decide if protections for wolves should be restored across the northern U.S. Rocky Mountains.
Top election official races feature deniers of 2020 results
An Arizona lawmaker endorsed by former President Donald Trump and another lawmaker who also believes the 2020 election should be overturned are among four Republicans vying to be the top election officer in Arizona.
Northwest swelters under 'uncomfortable' multiday heat wave
Temperatures hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit in Portland, Oregon, on what was expected to be the the hottest day of an unusually long heat wave for the Pacific Northwest.
Cherry bacon spread? Cherryaki Sauce? Chain of stores has cherries in just about EVERYTHING
Name a product, and somehow cherries have found their way into them when visiting the Cherry Republic, a group of stores in Michigan.