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Melinda French Gates to donate $1 billion over next 2 years in support of women’s rights
Melinda French Gates said she will be donating $1B to individuals and organizations working on behalf of women and families globally.8 hours ago
Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies at 71
Bill Walton, who became a Hall of Famer for his NBA career and one of the biggest stars in basketball broadcasting, died Monday.2 days ago
What’s open and closed on Memorial Day
Businesses increasingly have chosen to stay open on the holiday, leading to what is now one of the biggest retail sales weekends of the year.2 days ago
Man convicted of murder in death of Vancouver police officer shot by deputy
A Yakima man was found guilty of murder for his role in the death of a Vancouver police officer who was shot by a sheriff's deputy in error.3 days ago
Government sues Ticketmaster owner and asks court to break up company’s monopoly on live events
The DOJ has accused Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America.6 days ago
Associated Press
World news roundup: Man dies after turbulence; Iran funerals; Israel media law
A Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence over the Indian Ocean and descended 6,000 feet in a span of about three minutes.8 days ago
Associated Press
Bruce Nordstrom, who helped grow family-led department store chain, dies at 90
Bruce Nordstrom, a retail executive who helped expand his family's Pacific Northwest chain into an upscale national brand, has died.9 days ago
Associated Press
World news roundup: Netanyahu arrest warrant; Assange can appeal; UK blood scandal
The International Criminal Court said it is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Benjamin Netanyahu.9 days ago
Associated Press
Iran president and others found dead at helicopter crash site, state media says
Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and others have been found dead at the site of a helicopter crash Monday.9 days ago
Bike shops boomed early in the pandemic. It’s been a bumpy ride for most ever since
For the nation's bicycle shops, the past few years have probably felt like the business version of the Tour de France, with numerous twists and turns testing their endurance.10 days ago
Associated Press
Man probed in deaths of women in northwest Oregon indicted in 3 killings
A man who has been under investigation in the deaths of four women whose bodies were found across northwest Oregon has been indicted.10 days ago
Associated Press
Police conclude investigation into suicide of Boeing whistleblower
A former manager who raised safety questions about the aircraft maker and, later, was found dead took his own life, police said Friday.11 days ago
Associated Press
No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler: From the course to jail and back after Friday arrest
Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested after police say he dragged an officer while trying to get around a fatal accident Friday.12 days ago
Seattle Times CEO to step down after 4 decades in charge of family-owned paper
Seattle Times publisher and CEO Frank Blethen announced he will step down at the end of next year after four decades of leading the paper.12 days ago
Comments from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy about unions violated federal law, NLRB judge rules
A federal judge ruled Amazon CEO Andy Jassy violated labor law by making certain anti-union comments during media interviews two years ago.26 days ago
Judge raises threat of jail as he holds Trump in contempt, fines him at trial
Former President Donald Trump was held in contempt of court at his trial Tuesday and fined $9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order.29 days ago
Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
The FCC on Thursday voted to restore "net neutrality" rules that prevent broadband internet providers from favoring some sites over others.1 month ago
David Koenig, The Associated Press
Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports, including Bellingham, after loss
Southwest Airlines will limit hiring and stop flying to four airports as it copes with weak financial results and delays in getting new planes from Boeing.1 month ago
Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law
Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical that state abortion bans, after their ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, violate federal healthcare law.1 month ago
Biden signs $95B war aid measure for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan into law as TikTok faces ban
Biden said he was rushing weapons to Ukraine as he signed a $95B war aid measure, including assistance for Israel, Taiwan and other hotspots.1 month ago
Trump tried to ‘corrupt’ the 2016 election, prosecutor alleges as hush money trial gets underway
Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 election by preventing damaging stories about himself from becoming public, a prosecutor said.1 month ago
Associated Press
Police to review security outside courthouse hosting Trump trial after man sets himself on fire
Crews rushed away a person after fire was extinguished outside where jury selection was taking place in the Donald Trump criminal trial.1 month ago
the MyNorthwest Staff with wire reports
Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial
The Senate dismissed impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, as Republicans pushed to remove him.1 month ago
