Driver accused hitting 2 at WSU to stand trial

MOSCOW, Idaho A Moscow, Idaho, man accused of injuring two Washington State University students in a December hit-and-run has been released from a hospital and deemed ready to stand trial. [More]

Associated Press | March 11


Kirkland investment banker accused of bilking $8 million from clients

SEATTLE — Federal agents have arrested a Kirkland investment adviser Wednesday who is accused of stealing an estimated $8 million from at least 20 clients, some of whom say she spent their life savings on million-dollar homes, boats, cars and... [More]

By Gene Johnson
Associated Press | March 11



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Coast Guard sees bigger mission for reactivated icebreaker Polar Star

SEATTLE — After a $62 million overhaul, the Coast Guard will have its third icebeaker back in service in 2013, filling a critical need as the fleet takes on new responsibilities beyond just crushing ice, the commandant of the service said... [More]

By George Tibbits
Associated Press | March 11


Search for missing Oregon hiker is suspended

STEVENSON — Skamania County Undersheriff Dave Cox said a multiday search for a Portland, Ore., hiker missing near Bonneville Dam has been suspended. [More]

Associated Press | March 11


Northwest Briefly: Water forecast heightens drought fears

YAKIMA — Water managers in the Yakima Valley are anticipating a low water year for some irrigators thanks to warm temperatures and below-normal precipitation. [More]

March 11


Conway students OK after school bus rolls

CONWAY — The Washington State Patrol says a school bus carrying children has rolled over in Conway, north of the Snohomish County line. [More]

Associated Press | March 10


Gregoire insists lawmakers tackle school reform before adjourning

SEATTLE — Gov. Chris Gregoire said Tuesday that she’ll keep lawmakers in Olympia until they resolve their debate over school reform. [More]

Associated Press | March 10


$8.5 billion state transportation budget goes to Gregoire

OLYMPIA — The Legislature has passed an updated state transportation budget that lawmakers say will bankroll thousands of construction jobs. [More]

Associated Press | March 10


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