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The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife offices in the Department of Natural Resources building on the Captiol Campus in Olympia on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017.

WDFW Director Orders Changes After Reports Of Sexualized Workplace

The director of Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced a series of steps to address the workplace culture in the agency and encourage…

An otter seen on a trail camera as part of an environmental science course at the Yakama Nation Tribal School. With the coronavirus pandemic, students still monitored the area of study near Highway 97 in Toppenish remotely.

In Toppenish, A Trail Cam Zooms In On Unique Learning Opportunity For Yakama Nation Students

Historically, the Yakama Nation Tribal School was a school “of last resort,” says principal Adam Strom, where students came after they could no longer attend other area schools. That’s changing. He says courses like this one in environmental science and natural resources are a big reason why.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testifies Tuesday during a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on the Trump administration's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kevin Dietsch/AFP via Getty Images

'None Of Us Have Ever Been Told To Slow Down On Testing,' Fauci Testifies To House

House Democrats press the leaders of federal agencies for details on whether President Trump has stymied health experts from taking more effective action to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

The family of Manuel Ellis and their attorney, James Bible, address reporters during a news conference Tuesday in Tacoma. They renewed calls for the state to lead an independent investigation into Ellis' killing on March 3. CREDIT: Parker Miles Blohm/KNKX

Tacoma Case Of Manuel Ellis Prompts State Attorney General To Review Dozens Of Police Force Cases

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson's office is reviewing at least 30 cases in which police killed or wounded people in 2020, amid concerns law enforcement agencies are not following new rules governing how they hold each other accountable in cases of deadly force.

The Washington Public Disclosure Commission website is where candidates file and the general public can see campaign expenditure reports.

Washington Financial Disclosure Forms Will Go Back Online, Despite Opposition From Lawmakers

The F-1 statements, as they’re known, were taken offline last month following an urgent email with the subject line “Stop online posting of F1 data” from Democratic state Sen. Sam Hunt, the chair of the State Government committee which oversees the PDC.

A drawing of composer William Dawson in 1935 by Aaron Douglas. Dawson's Negro Folk Symphony, long neglected, has received a new recording. CREDIT: Aaron Douglas/Tuskegee University Archives

Someone Finally Remembered William Dawson's 'Negro Folk Symphony'

Broadcast nationwide in 1934 and praised by listeners and critics alike, a masterful symphony soon fell silent. A new recording hopes to help revive an American treasure.

Wolves on a trail camera near Republic, Wash., in Ferry County. Courtesy of University of Washington

Washington State Commission Rejects Petition To Limit Killing Of Wolves

A petition that called for new rules to limit when the state can kill endangered wolves that prey on livestock was rejected by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission.

The Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona filled its nearly 2,300 seats with plants for a June 22 concert, which was also broadcast online. CREDIT: Emilio Morenatti/AP

Barcelona Opera Reopens With An Audience Of ... Plants

As Spain lifts its national state of emergency, the Liceu opera house in Barcelona finds alternative living things to fill nearly 2,300 seats.

Are better times ahead for the former Washington state ferry Evergreen State now that the Port of Olympia has seized it for nonpayment of bills? CREDIT: Tom Banse/N3

Want A Really Big Houseboat? Former Washington State Ferry May Head To Auction (Again)

A former state ferry now moored on the Olympia waterfront may be headed for auction for the third time in about three years, this time to remedy months of unpaid port bills. The venerable car ferry Evergreen State was declared "abandoned" by the Port of Olympia on Friday, to the dismay of its owner.

American actor Clark Gable in his role as Rhett Butler kissing the hand of a tearful Scarlett O'Hara, played by Vivien Leigh in 'Gone With The Wind'.

'Gone With The Wind' Returns To HBO Max With New Introduction

HBO Max temporarily removed the 1939 film from its streaming service in early June for its depiction of 'racial prejudices.' The film now includes an introduction addressing its controversial legacy.

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