DNA tests confirm wild gray wolves in Okanogan Co. 13 hrs ago - Washington state wildlife officials say genetic tests have confirmed that two animals captured last Friday in western Okanogan County are wild, gray wolves. Before releasing the wolves - a male and a lactating female - biologists fitted them with radio collars to track their movements.
WA long-term care initiative challenged in court 1 day ago - Opponents of an initiative to boost training for home health-care aides are challenging the measure's misprinted petitions in court.
Court: Can't arrest all in car based on drug smell 6 days ago - The scent of marijuana wafting from a car isn't enough reason for police to arrest everyone inside, but officers can still follow their noses to search a vehicle, Washington's Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
WA official was subject of harassment complaint 7 days ago - Public Lands Commissioner Doug Sutherland acknowledged violating his agency's harassment policy in 2005 after an employee complained that Sutherland made inappropriate remarks and touched her back, state records show.