Washington News Wrap for Thursday, 1/8
Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.
Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.
3 measles cases confirmed in family visiting western WA for holidays
Health officials in western Washington are notifying the public of three confirmed measles cases over the holiday period, all within the same family.
Health officials in western Washington are notifying the public of three confirmed measles cases over the holiday period, all within the same family.
Protesters demand ICE leave Minneapolis after Renee Good fatal shooting
Protesters in Minneapolis are calling for ICE to leave the city after Renee Good was fatally shot by a federal agent on Wednesday.
Protesters in Minneapolis are calling for ICE to leave the city after Renee Good was fatally shot by a federal agent on Wednesday.
Plan to cut billions in medical research funding stopped
A federal appeals court just put a stop to a plan that would have slashed billions in medical research funding nationwide, with more than $120 million at risk in Washington alone.
A federal appeals court just put a stop to a plan that would have slashed billions in medical research funding nationwide, with more than $120 million at risk in Washington alone.
Report: Workers at Redmond SpaceX lab exposed to toxic chemicals
InvestigateWest discovered hazardous chemicals seeped from a SpaceX lab in Redmond into the lungs of unsuspecting workers next door.
InvestigateWest discovered hazardous chemicals seeped from a SpaceX lab in Redmond into the lungs of unsuspecting workers next door.
Debate over taxes, spending will dominate WA's 2026 legislative session
The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia, where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.
The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia, where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.
Redmond business owner begs for bollards in saga of smash-and-grabs
A Redmond business owner said thieves have targeted his store over and over again, smashing through the storefront and leaving a major mess. Now, he's calling for action.
A Redmond business owner said thieves have targeted his store over and over again, smashing through the storefront and leaving a major mess. Now, he's calling for action.
Humanoid robots take center stage at CES as physical AI advances
Physical AI is a major focus at CES 2026, with companies showcasing robots designed to assist humans in real-world environments. Hyundai unveiled its latest Atlas humanoid robot, built for heavy industrial work, as tech leaders point to labor shortages and rapid advances in artificial intelligence driving the next generation of robotics.
Physical AI is a major focus at CES 2026, with companies showcasing robots designed to assist humans in real-world environments. Hyundai unveiled its latest Atlas humanoid robot, built for heavy industrial work, as tech leaders point to labor shortages and rapid advances in artificial intelligence driving the next generation of robotics.
State climatologist weighs climate change’s role in December flooding
Washington’s state climatologist says climate change likely played a limited role in December’s flooding but warns future floods are expected to worsen as warming temperatures raise freezing levels and reduce snowpack. Experts say recent storms helped replenish reservoirs, though statewide snowpack remains below normal heading deeper into winter.
Washington’s state climatologist says climate change likely played a limited role in December’s flooding but warns future floods are expected to worsen as warming temperatures raise freezing levels and reduce snowpack. Experts say recent storms helped replenish reservoirs, though statewide snowpack remains below normal heading deeper into winter.
Suspect arrested in killing of missing Bothell, WA woman
Mason County prosecutors say a suspect is in custody in the killing of Mallory Barbour, the 27-year-old Bothell woman reported missing last summer. Investigators allege a 45-year-old Bremerton man shot Barbour and left her body along a wooded stretch of state Route 3, with a judge ordering the suspect held without bail ahead of formal charges expected Jan. 13.
Mason County prosecutors say a suspect is in custody in the killing of Mallory Barbour, the 27-year-old Bothell woman reported missing last summer. Investigators allege a 45-year-old Bremerton man shot Barbour and left her body along a wooded stretch of state Route 3, with a judge ordering the suspect held without bail ahead of formal charges expected Jan. 13.
Bellevue, WA clinic uses magnetic therapy to treat depression
A clinic in Bellevue talks about transcranial magnetic stimulation. The new technology is becoming more widely available to the general public to treat depression and OCD.
A clinic in Bellevue talks about transcranial magnetic stimulation. The new technology is becoming more widely available to the general public to treat depression and OCD.
Minneapolis ICE shooting: BCA won't have access to case material, FBI will lead investigation
Tensions are rising as state leaders voice concerns over the FBI's exclusion of Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension from the investigation into the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent.
Tensions are rising as state leaders voice concerns over the FBI's exclusion of Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension from the investigation into the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent.
Debate over taxes and spending will dominate 2026’s legislative session
The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.
The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.
New treatment offers medication-free option for depression, OCD
As seasonal depression affects many people after the holidays, a Bellevue clinic is highlighting transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, as a non-medication treatment for depression and OCD. The FDA-approved therapy uses magnetic pulses to stimulate targeted areas of the brain, with providers saying it may help patients who have not found relief through traditional treatments.
As seasonal depression affects many people after the holidays, a Bellevue clinic is highlighting transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, as a non-medication treatment for depression and OCD. The FDA-approved therapy uses magnetic pulses to stimulate targeted areas of the brain, with providers saying it may help patients who have not found relief through traditional treatments.
Senate advances war powers measure after Maduro capture
The Senate moved forward with a war powers resolution after U.S. special forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro without prior congressional notification. A bipartisan group of senators supported the measure to limit further military action in the region, as the Pentagon says no U.S. troops are currently in Venezuela but forces remain positioned nearby and debate grows over U.S. interests, including oil.
The Senate moved forward with a war powers resolution after U.S. special forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro without prior congressional notification. A bipartisan group of senators supported the measure to limit further military action in the region, as the Pentagon says no U.S. troops are currently in Venezuela but forces remain positioned nearby and debate grows over U.S. interests, including oil.
WA officials extend toll lane on SR-167 North near Sumner
The toll lane along State Route 167 will be extended by six miles beginning next week.
The toll lane along State Route 167 will be extended by six miles beginning next week.
Redmond business owner seeks help after repeated smash-and-grabs
A Redmond cannabis shop owner says his business has been hit by at least six smash-and-grab crashes, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. Frustrated by what he calls delays and restrictions from the city on installing protective bollards, the owner is now asking the community to contact city leaders and help push for solutions to prevent future thefts.
A Redmond cannabis shop owner says his business has been hit by at least six smash-and-grab crashes, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. Frustrated by what he calls delays and restrictions from the city on installing protective bollards, the owner is now asking the community to contact city leaders and help push for solutions to prevent future thefts.
Seattle police say reported Aurora kidnapping was ICE enforcement activity
Seattle police clarified that 911 calls reporting a possible kidnapping near Aurora Avenue were actually tied to federal immigration enforcement activity. SPD says officers responded to reports of armed individuals near Washelli Cemetery, later confirming the people involved were ICE agents.
Seattle police clarified that 911 calls reporting a possible kidnapping near Aurora Avenue were actually tied to federal immigration enforcement activity. SPD says officers responded to reports of armed individuals near Washelli Cemetery, later confirming the people involved were ICE agents.
Report: 250+ clean energy projects stuck in Washington pipeline
More than 250 clean energy projects are stalled in Washington’s permitting, siting and grid interconnection pipeline, risking billions in economic growth and thousands of jobs, according to a new report from Clean & Prosperous and Greenline Insights. Isaac Kastama of Clean & Prosperous told FOX 13 the backlog represents enough generation and storage to significantly expand the state’s clean energy supply, but delays could leave Washington falling further behind other states.
More than 250 clean energy projects are stalled in Washington’s permitting, siting and grid interconnection pipeline, risking billions in economic growth and thousands of jobs, according to a new report from Clean & Prosperous and Greenline Insights. Isaac Kastama of Clean & Prosperous told FOX 13 the backlog represents enough generation and storage to significantly expand the state’s clean energy supply, but delays could leave Washington falling further behind other states.
2 shot by federal immigration agents in Portland, OR
Federal immigration officers shot and wounded two people in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, authorities said.
Federal immigration officers shot and wounded two people in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, authorities said.