Northwest News

Trump blocked from building Mexico wall with Trident submarine base funds

SAN FRANCISCO — The Trump administration was barred by a court from diverting $89 million to build the…

Nation/World

Utility faces record fine of $2.1 billion for role in wildfires

SAN FRANCISCO — California regulators increased penalties against PG&E Corp. to $2.1 billion for violations tied to the…

Nation/World

House passes bill to restrict flavored tobacco products

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House on Friday passed a bill that would ban flavored tobacco products and impose…

Nation/World

Administration downplays coronavirus risk as markets tank and health officials scramble

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Trump administration officials stepped up efforts Friday to downplay dangers from the global coronavirus outbreak…

Nation/World

Court temporarily blocks Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court decided 2-1 on Friday to block a Trump administration policy that…

Nation/World

Pedestrian deaths continue rise in 2019; shift to SUVs gets partial blame

DETROIT — The pedestrian death crisis in America is getting worse.

Opinion

Commentary: Thank god for Supreme Court’s look at same-sex foster parents

By Christine M. Flowers

News

Local officials have coronavirus on radar; travelers a bit wary

By David Haerle and Thorin Sprandel

Commentary: The White House shouldn’t downplay the coronavirus

Opinion

Commentary: The White House shouldn’t downplay the coronavirus

By Rich Lowry

News

Hand washing can help prevent coronavirus, but you’re probably not doing it right

Hand washing can help prevent coronavirus, but you’re probably not doing it right

Water damage to plaster and artwork can be seen recently in a Superior Court courtroom in Montesano. Two courtrooms are damaged because of a leak in the roof, which is being repaired. (Photo courtesy Mark Cox, Grays Harbor County Community Development)

News

Courthouse getting emergency repairs

Interior plaster, art also will need to be fixed.

State grant eases the way for planned Hoquiam B&B

Life

State grant eases the way for planned Hoquiam B&B

Ginger Mounts of Aberdeen has received a state grant of nearly $70,000 to help her refurbish a century-old…

Editorial cartoons for Friday, Feb. 28

Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Friday, Feb. 28

A sketchy look at the day in politics.