Portland faces $100M+ budget deficit, prepares for service cuts
Originally forecasted at $27 million, the city's fiscal gap has expanded significantly, prompting proposals for service reductions and staffing cuts.
What we can VERIFY about AI and its environmental impact
The boom in AI has led to a boom in AI data centers. Several readers asked us to VERIFY how these hubs use water and electricity.
US lawsuit accuses Pepsi company of price discrimination that favored Walmart over smaller stores
The FTC said the alleged activity forces many Americans to pay inflated prices for PepsiCo products unless they shop at this ...
No injuries reported in Idaho Krispy Kreme fire
With help from a handful of other agencies, Meridian Fire was able to put out the fire quickly, with no injuries reported.
Bill which proposes minimum fine for marijuana heads to Idaho House
In existing Idaho law, it is a felony to possess more than 3 ounces of marijuana, punishable by up to five years in prison, or up to a $10,000 fine, or both.
Washington State DOT to introduce statewide e-bike rebate program
The program seeks to make e-bikes more affordable through point-of-sale discounts on e-bikes and associated safety equipment.
Son, girlfriend lived in Puyallup home for months as parents’ bodies were in freezer, deputies say
The identities and cause of death have been released for the four people found dead inside a Pierce County home on New Year's Eve.
Iconic Pacific Northwest vacation destination closes indefinitely
PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. — Port Townsend's Fort Worden State Park gained international popularity when it was featured in the ...
Jury reaches $100 million verdict against Monsanto over chemical exposure at Washington school
Numerous lawsuits have been filed by former Sky Valley students and parents over exposure to "forever chemicals." ...
How does Washington's snowpack compare to last year?
SEATTLE — With us being about a month into the winter season, it’s a great time to get a check-up on our snowpack across the ...
Crane falls on Everett Mall building, injuring two construction workers
An Everett Fire Department spokesperson said the call came in just before 10 a.m. Thursday a crane fell onto a building at 1402 Southeast Everett Mall. The area where the crane fell is currently under ...
Trump's swearing-in moved indoors due to intense cold
The temperature in D.C. is forecast to be around 22 degrees at noon on Monday during the swearing-in, the coldest since Ronald Reagan's second inauguration.