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The Seattle Public Library’s Microsoft Auditorium, seen Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 in Seattle, is the site where the Women’s Liberation Front plans to hold an event. Seattle Public Library is weighing its options as protests arise over anti-trans group scheduled to hold event here. 212347

December 9, 2019 at 7:35 pm

Amid outcry, Seattle Public Library weighs decision to provide venue for ‘radical feminist’ event criticized as anti-trans

A scheduled Feb. 1 event has placed Seattle's library system at the center of a firestorm over how it can maintain its commitment to evolving...

Local News

December 9, 2019 at 6:37 pm

Seattle to invest a record $110M in new affordable housing

New projects will include a building focused on LGBTQ seniors, while others will try to help South Seattle residents avoid displacement.

December 9, 2019 at 6:33 pm

Person dies when travel trailer catches fire, explodes

ALFALFA, Ore. (AP) — One person died when a travel trailer caught fire and exploded east of Bend, authorities said. KTVZ-TV reports Crook County deputies...

December 9, 2019 at 2:37 pm

Portland police release names in officer shooting of man

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police have released the name of the officer who shot and killed a man Sunday afternoon outside a coffee shop on...

December 9, 2019 at 2:27 pm

Idaho child protection panels say they lack information

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Those reviewing Idaho child protection cases say they are not getting access to all the documents required to do their work....

December 9, 2019 at 1:36 pm

Idaho youth survey finds 22% of teens consider suicide

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A biennial state survey of Idaho youth shows fewer teens say they are being bullied, smoking cigarettes or having sex, but...

December 9, 2019 at 1:31 pm

Suspected hit-and-run driver says he can’t remember crash that killed Parkland grandma

Pierce County prosecutors said the investigation is ongoing and more charges could be filed.

December 9, 2019 at 1:05 pm

Fire displaces four US Army families on Alaska post

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — A fire in housing on a U.S. Army post in Alaska has displaced four families. The fire broke out just after...

December 9, 2019 at 12:57 pm

Wyoming governor considers suing Washington over terminal

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming's governor says he continues to consider a possible lawsuit against Washington state over construction of the largest coal export terminal...

Local News

December 9, 2019 at 11:56 am

Salcha man dies in weekend fire that destroyed garage

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — A Salcha man died in a fire that destroyed a garage. Joseph Kuntz, 58, suffered severe burns, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner...