Scientists gather to study risk from microplastic pollution
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tiny bits of broken-down plastic smaller than a fraction of a grain of rice are turning up everywh...
Many winter residential evictions banned in pricey Seattle
SEATTLE — Many residential evictions in pricey Seattle have been banned for the city's coldest and wettest months of December, January and February bu...
Justice Department brings new suits over sanctuary policies
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department ratcheted up legal pressure Monday on local governments over their “sanctuary” policies that hinder federal immigr...
Rains cause flooding, evacuations in western Washington
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Heavy rains sent a creek over a major roadway and into an apartment building east of Seattle on Thursday.
Safeties first: Polamalu, Atwater heading to Hall of Fame
MIAMI — He grew his hair so long, it flowed out of his helmet and obscured the name on the back of his jersey.
Strike by Seattle nurses, staff closes emergency rooms
SEATTLE — Thousands of nurses and other employees at a Seattle hospital system began a three-day strike over staffing levels and wages Tuesday, forcin...
Privacy firm finds unsecured cannabis patient information
SEATTLE — An internet privacy firm says it was able to access private personal information of more than 30,000 medical marijuana patients, recreationa...
People who had contact with man with virus to be monitored
SHORELINE, Wash. — Health officials said Wednesday they are actively monitoring 16 people who came into close contact with the traveler to China who b...
Washington man is 1st in US to catch new virus from China
SEATTLE — The U.S. on Tuesday reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China, saying a Washington state resident w...
Storms cut power in Washington state mountain towns for days
SKYKOMISH, Wash. — Rural mountain communities outside Seattle that have been without power for days and cut off from the outside world by a series of ...
Groups demand answers after Iranians say they were detained
SEATTLE — Civil rights groups and lawmakers were demanding information from federal officials following reports that dozens of Iranian-Americans were ...
2019 AP NFL All-Pro team rosters and voting
NEW YORK — The Associated Press 2019 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members:
Unknown players step up for Eagles in clutch moments
PHILADELPHIA — Carson Wentz began the season playing with DeSean Jackson, Alshon Jeffery, Nelson Agholor, Zach Ertz and Darren Sproles and finished it...
49ers-Seahawks prime-time showdown highlights Week 17
The return of Beast Mode. A division title on the line. Possible home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.
Only 3 playoff slots locked up as NFL goes into final week
NEW YORK — The NFL goes into the final week of the season with the Baltimore Ravens knowing exactly what lies ahead of them in the postseason.
Beast Mode is back: Lynch signs with Seattle to fill RB void
RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks have reunited with Marshawn Lynch.
Feds: Seattle barrel company used hidden drain to pollute
SEATTLE — A century-old Seattle barrel company has been indicted along with its third-generation owner in what prosecutors describe as a long-running ...
Washington governor wants to spend $300M to help homeless
SEATTLE — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday he wants to spend more than $300 million from the state’s emergency budget reserve to add 2,100 sh...
Walk-in clinics for opioid addiction offer meds first, fast
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Every time she got out of jail, Jamie Cline started hustling again for heroin, driven by an addiction she didn’t understand.
ON Football: A how-to guide to getting to the Super Bowl
With eight of the 12 postseason berths already occupied, it's time to look at who the other four might be. And what all of them need to go deep into J...
Boeing to halt production of 737 Max airliner in January
CHICAGO — Boeing Co. said Monday that it will temporarily stop producing its grounded 737 Max jet starting in January as it struggles to get approval ...
Once affordable, Phoenix rents among fastest rising in US
PHOENIX — Aspen Day-Flynn and her boyfriend, Travis Tolin, were thinking of moving back to her native Washington state this fall when their Phoenix la...
49ers lose in wild finish but end six-year playoff drought
The Latest on Week 15 in the NFL (all times EST):
Washington’s Chris Petersen resigns, Jimmy Lake to take over
SEATTLE — Washington coach Chris Petersen has unexpectedly stepped down after six seasons at the school, with defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake promote...
Impact of WTO protests in Seattle still felt 2 decades later
SEATTLE — Nancy Haque worried about the conditions in sweatshops around the world. For Lynne Dodson, it was the possibility of attacks on public educa...
From modest beginnings, Washington now a force in wine world
SPOKANE, Wash. — When Craig and Vicki Leuthold opened the Maryhill Winery in 2001, there were about 100 wineries in the state of Washington.
Fans of shootouts must have hated Week 12 in the NFL.
Fans of shootouts must have hated Week 12 in the NFL.
Penny runs for 129 yards, Seahawks beat Eagles 17-9
PHILADELPHIA — Rashaad Penny ran for a career-best 129 yards, including a 58-yard touchdown, Russell Wilson threw one TD pass and the Seattle Seahawks...
NFL at 100: Belichick, Brady and Patriots dominate 2010s
A look at the 2010s, the NFL's 10th decade:
Steelers defense leads way in 17-12 win over Rams
PITTSBURGH — The Steelers defense spoiled Aaron Donald's homecoming and derailed the Los Angeles Rams' momentum in the process.