Washington News

Aggregated Washington State News Articles

• Boeing insider says he warned company about problems months before fatal 737 Max crashes
  
  A former Boeing manager says he warned the company about problems at its main factory in Washington state in the months before two 737 MAX planes crashed leaving 346 people dead.
  Daily Mail.  Tue, 10 Dec 2019 06:51:06 GMT.
• 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.
  Sydney Brownstone.  Seattle Times.  Mon, 09 Dec 2019 18:37:16 -0800.
• Seattle council approves $34 million for new Seattle Aquarium pavilion with sharks, stingrays
  
  The plan calls for the new structure to feature a 325,000-gallon tank with sharks, stingrays and fish from the South Pacific's Coral Triangle area.
  Daniel Beekman.  Seattle Times.  Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:59:48 -0800.
• Denver company buys two new Seattle-area warehouses from Panattoni
  
  The industrial vacancy rate inched up last quarter, but experts say that doesn't signal a slowdown.
  Marc Stiles.  American City Business Journals.  Mon, 09 Dec 2019 22:00:34 +0000.
• Rams shut down Wilson, cruise past Seahawk
  
  grandforksherald - LOS ANGELES -- Jared Goff threw for 293 yards and two touchdowns as the Los Angeles Rams stayed in the playoff hunt with a 28-12 victory Sunday night, Dec. 8, over the visiting Seattle Seahawks.
  Grand Forks Herald.  Mon, 09 Dec 2019 04:39:52 +0000.
• These Are Seattle's Most Popular Dog Names For 2019
  
  According to Rover, Washington keeps things pretty classic, but there are a few illuminating trends in the name game.
  Lucas Combos.  Patch.  Fri, 06 Dec 2019 21:41:11 -0500.
• Latest MLS report indicates Seattle has become a 'world market'
  
  An industry expert says "plenty of buyers" vied for sparse inventory in the three-county region, and that contributed to a surprising surge in sales.
  Robert S. Johnson.  American City Business Journals.  Fri, 06 Dec 2019 23:33:54 +0000.
• Winter Eviction Ban Sought By Seattle City Councilmember
  
  Following a letter by the Seattle Renters' Commission, Councilmember Kshama Sawant will introduce a moratorium on winter evictions Monday.
  Lucas Combos.  Patch.  Fri, 06 Dec 2019 17:57:45 -0500.
• What health care reformers can learn from Washington state's public option push
  
  Over the past few weeks, health care has emerged as a political minefield for some Democratic presidential candidates, but the difficulties exist beyond the federal level. ...
  CBS News.  Thu, 05 Dec 2019 21:04:15 -0500.
• New type of apple is nutritious and lasts in fridge for a year
  
  Growers in Washington State have begun shipping a new variety of apples called Cosmic Crisp to stores across U.S.
  CBS News.  Tue, 03 Dec 2019 17:49:00 -0500.
• Seattle Genetics, Astellas Tie Up With Merck for Cancer Study
  
  Seattle Genetics (SGEN) and Astellas team up with Merck for a late-stage study to evaluate the enfortumab vedotin and Keytruda combo in patients with previously untreated metastatic urothelial cancer.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Tue, 03 Dec 2019 15:45:00 GMT.
• David Moore of the Seattle Seahawks catches Russell Wilson 60-yard touchdown pass
  
  Seattle Seahawks celebrate a 60-yard touchdown throw to David Moore with a synchronised dance in their 30-37 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
  BBC News.  Tue, 03 Dec 2019 11:37:49 GMT.
• Boeing invites industry members to 737 Max factory in charm offensive for beleaguered plane
  
  Boeing invites industry members and experts to its 737 Max facilities in Washington state to help drum up support for the beleaguered planes.
  CNBC.  Mon, 02 Dec 2019 17:38 GMT.
• Washington movie theater evacuated after 'highly contagious' package of urine sent to wrong address
  
  A movie theater in Washington state resembled a scene out of a disaster flick on Friday night after a box with a dire warning was left outside the building, triggering an evacuation after urine samples were sent to the wrong address.
  Travis Fedschun.  Fox News.  Sun, 01 Dec 2019 13:46:08 GMT.

In 2008, the estimated population of Washington was 6,549,224, whereas in 2006, the population of Washington was about 6,360,529.  For detailed, up-to-date information about Washington's demographics, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts about Washington web page.  For maps of Washington, visit this Washington Map website.

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