Close call in Index: Bear attack leaves resident with only minor wounds
An Index resident survived a bear attack outside their home Sunday morning and was only slightly hurt. According to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, the person was just taking out the trash at their home on Index-Galena Road when they came across a mama bear and her cub. The...
Washington lawmakers will weigh universal primary care bill
A bill headed to Olympia in the coming legislative session would move Washington down the path toward universal healthcare , creating building blocks to guarantee every resident access to low-cost or free primary care. If passed, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner would have a green light to design a plan pooling existing healthcare funds to pay providers monthly rather than through fee-for-service billing. Patty Kuderer, Washington State insurance commissioner, is bringing forward the pro
Fire contained at Pacific Seafood blaze; evacuations lifted over potential ammonia threat
NEWPORT, Ore — Multiple agencies are on scene of a large structure fire at the Pacific Seafood facility on Newport's historic Bayfront, prompting a significant emergency response. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office issued level 2 and 3 evacuations within a mile of the facility, located at 203 SW Bay...
Oregon landlords can raise rent up to 10% in 2027, up from 9.5%
Oregon’s maximum allowable rent increase for 2027 is 10 percent, up from 9.5 percent in 2026. The state Department of Administrative Services, which calculates the figure each year, published the new number on September 28, 2026. It is a ceiling, not an automatic raise. A landlord may increase rent by up to 10 percent in […]
Group of Bystanders Hailed as Heroes After Saving Pickleball Player’s Life
Charlie Corle was at a Tucson, Ariz., park when he went into cardiac arrest
Police investigate after finding 2-car crash with no drivers on I-205 in Clark County
CLARK COUNTY Wash. (KPTV) - Police are investigating after finding two abandoned cars that had been involved in a crash on Interstate 205 in Clark County early Sunday morning, according to the Clark County Fire District 6. Firefighters said they were sent to the crash on I-205 South underneath the...
Phoenix, Tucson housing markets shift toward buyers
Arizona homebuyers are gaining negotiating power as the housing market continues to shift, but rising mortgage rates are making it harder to afford a home, according to a new report from Realtor.com. Both the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas are classified as balanced markets moving toward buyers in the latest...
Marches oppose potential Portland Public Schools closures
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Multiple schools in the Portland Public Schools district hosted marches and other demonstrations on Sunday to oppose proposed school closures. At 10 a.m. on Sunday, Stephenson Elementary families, students and supporters held a parade and rally, including guest speakers, advocating for the school to remain open. Organizers say the school provides […]
Why Kenny Dillingham said it’s ‘my team vs everybody,’ including Arizona State fans
Kenny Dillingham had an important message for Arizona State football fans following the Sun Devils' 28-17 win vs. Kansas State on Saturday, Oct. 24. If you're not with the team, you're against it. Dillingham's admonition against ASU fans came after they booed backup quarterback Cutter Boley. The QB2 entered the game to a chorus of boos after starter Mikey Keene was forced to leave the game late in the second quarter due to injury. REQUIRED READING: Big 12 flop, Texas fight lead college football
Man arrested in 2021 Nevada fatal shooting case
Investigators say new information prompted a fresh review of the shooting
