Washington News Wrap for Thursday, 2/26
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.
Four charges in farm worker visa, intimidation scam
Four people are facing federal charges after prosecutors say they obtained illegal work visas and exploited farm workers in Eastern Washington.
Four people are facing federal charges after prosecutors say they obtained illegal work visas and exploited farm workers in Eastern Washington.
Everett, WA using drone technology to making policing safer
Police in Everett are taking crime-fighting to new heights by incorporating drones into their resources.
Police in Everett are taking crime-fighting to new heights by incorporating drones into their resources.
Patti Jackson is first woman sworn in as Tacoma Police Chief
The City of Tacoma officially has a new chief of police. On Thursday, Patti Jackson was sworn in, becoming the first woman to permanently lead the Tacoma Police Department.
The City of Tacoma officially has a new chief of police. On Thursday, Patti Jackson was sworn in, becoming the first woman to permanently lead the Tacoma Police Department.
$3.3M RV safe lot, tiny home village moving forward in West Seattle
A new $3.3 million RV safe lot and tiny home village is moving forward in West Seattle, but nearby business owners say they were blindsided by the announcement and worry it could worsen ongoing crime in the area.
A new $3.3 million RV safe lot and tiny home village is moving forward in West Seattle, but nearby business owners say they were blindsided by the announcement and worry it could worsen ongoing crime in the area.
WA may see an early tulip season this year
Hints of color are beginning to appear across western Washington, and growers in Skagit County say this year’s tulip season could arrive ahead of schedule.
Hints of color are beginning to appear across western Washington, and growers in Skagit County say this year’s tulip season could arrive ahead of schedule.
Child welfare bills stall in WA Legislature
A push to change Washington's controversial "Keeping Families Together Act" fell short in this year's legislative session.
A push to change Washington's controversial "Keeping Families Together Act" fell short in this year's legislative session.
Patti Jackson sworn in as Tacoma Police Chief
The City of Tacoma officially has a new police chief. Today, Patti Jackson was sworn in to lead the department, after serving as interim chief for the past year.
The City of Tacoma officially has a new police chief. Today, Patti Jackson was sworn in to lead the department, after serving as interim chief for the past year.
Everett police using drones to solve crime
Everett police are in the air — in a recent stolen car investigation, officers did not have to risk any lives in a police pursuit to chase down a suspect.
Everett police are in the air — in a recent stolen car investigation, officers did not have to risk any lives in a police pursuit to chase down a suspect.
RV safe lot, tiny home village project sparks debate
A new RV safe lot and tiny home village is moving forward in West Seattle. The $3.3 million project would house 72 RVs and 20 tiny homes, but nearby businesses say they were blindsided by the announcement.
A new RV safe lot and tiny home village is moving forward in West Seattle. The $3.3 million project would house 72 RVs and 20 tiny homes, but nearby businesses say they were blindsided by the announcement.
Hillary Clinton testifies in Epstein probe
During a closed-door deposition today, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told lawmakers she has no information on Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and does not remember meeting him.
During a closed-door deposition today, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told lawmakers she has no information on Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and does not remember meeting him.
President Trump's 10% global tariffs take effect
Democrats are going on the offensive against President Trump, as his new 10% tariffs take effect today, and are applied to all countries across the board.
Democrats are going on the offensive against President Trump, as his new 10% tariffs take effect today, and are applied to all countries across the board.
No progress in shutdown talks, DHS bill stalls
Negotiations to end the Homeland Security shutdown appear to be stalled, with Republicans and Democrats growing further apart.
Negotiations to end the Homeland Security shutdown appear to be stalled, with Republicans and Democrats growing further apart.
WA lawmakers advancing bill restricting employers from microchipping workers
With hundreds of bills dying with less than two weeks left before the end of this year’s legislative session, one of the bills advancing has to do with microchipping.
With hundreds of bills dying with less than two weeks left before the end of this year’s legislative session, one of the bills advancing has to do with microchipping.
Fight to reform WA's ‘stunning’ child welfare crisis stalls in Legislature
A push to change Washington's controversial "Keeping Families Together Act" fell short in this year's legislative session.
A push to change Washington's controversial "Keeping Families Together Act" fell short in this year's legislative session.
Skagit Valley tulip bloom could arrive up to 2 weeks early, growers say
Tulip growers in Skagit County say warmer weather could bring this year’s bloom up to two weeks early, as farmers and local businesses prepare for an earlier spring season.
Tulip growers in Skagit County say warmer weather could bring this year’s bloom up to two weeks early, as farmers and local businesses prepare for an earlier spring season.
WA Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon apologizes for drinking before House committee meeting
Washington state Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon apologized after admitting he drank alcohol before appearing at a House Appropriations Committee meeting, calling it a “serious mistake for many reasons."
Washington state Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon apologized after admitting he drank alcohol before appearing at a House Appropriations Committee meeting, calling it a “serious mistake for many reasons."
Teen arrested after shooting at pizza parlor, attempted carjacking in Seattle
A teenage boy was arrested early Thursday after allegedly shooting up a Capitol Hill pizza parlor and attempting to carjack a rideshare driver.
A teenage boy was arrested early Thursday after allegedly shooting up a Capitol Hill pizza parlor and attempting to carjack a rideshare driver.
Judge orders changes to Columbia, Snake river dam operations to help 'disappearing' salmon
U.S. District Judge Michael Simon said the Trump administration’s plans for the massive structures would harm salmon runs that are "disappearing from the landscape."
U.S. District Judge Michael Simon said the Trump administration’s plans for the massive structures would harm salmon runs that are "disappearing from the landscape."
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 26 latest updates
We're now in the fourth week of the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1.
We're now in the fourth week of the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1.