The Columbian

09/26/2025

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, a top Democrat on the Senate committee overseeing the Federal Communications Commission, called for Sinclair Broadcast Group to reinstate “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on more than two dozen ABC affiliates, including KOMO in Seattle.

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, a top Democrat on the Senate committee overseeing the Federal Communications Commission, called for Sinclair Broadcast Group to reinstate “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on more than tw

09/26/2025

A large shipment of a critically acclaimed whiskey from Seattle’s Westland Distillery — including their Garryana 10th anniversary release — is believed to have been stolen from the distillery's Burlington warehouse in July, officials from the distillery confirmed Wednesday.

A large shipment of a critically acclaimed whiskey from Seattle’s Westland Distillery — including their Garryana 10th anniversary release — is believed to have been stolen from the distillery's B

09/26/2025

State road crews will be getting the Mount Baker Highway ready for winter travelers next week, and daily closures are planned east of Glacier.

09/26/2025

A well-known animal-rights organization has dismissed its lawsuit against an ostrich farm in Kuna, Idaho. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, alleged American Ostrich Farms was abusing its birds based on the testimony of several former employees, including the farm’s former animal husbandry manager, as well as photos of injured birds and unclean or inadequate shelter.

A well-known animal-rights organization has dismissed its lawsuit against an ostrich farm in Kuna, Idaho. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, alleged American Ostrich Farms was abusi

09/25/2025

A Washington State Patrol trooper accused of killing a motorcyclist while driving drunk pleaded innocent Wednesday and was ordered to stay away from alcohol pending her trial.

09/25/2025

SPOKANE — Cleanup of chemicals at Fairchild Air Force Base could be delayed through 2032 as part of a nationwide directive.

09/25/2025

With the future of electric or hybrid-powered aircraft a matter of “when, not if,” a group tasked with planning Washington state’s future airport use believes centrally-located Yakima could play a role in relieving overcrowding at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

With the future of electric or hybrid-powered aircraft a matter of “when, not if,” a group tasked with planning Washington state’s future airport use believes centrally-located Yakima could play a rol

09/25/2025

A Thurston County judge has given C-Tran some breathing room in its dispute with the state over the transit agency’s board composition.

09/25/2025

A Clark County woman has filed a lawsuit against PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver that alleges medical negligence at the hospital led to her husband’s death.

09/25/2025

If you’re looking to buy a home in Washington, you may want to add another expense line to your budget: homeowners association or condo fees.

09/25/2025

“The Roadless Rule has become one of our country’s most consequential conservation policies ever,” Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and seven other attorneys general wrote in joint comments.

On the other side of the debate, logging interests have weighed in, urging the federal government to move ahead. Washington State Standard

Washington’s governor and attorney general are both criticizing a federal proposal to lift restrictions on construction, logging, and mining on millions of acres of federal forestland.

09/25/2025

Update: The Vancouver Police Department said Thursday morning that Eva Sanchez was located and safe.