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- American Mountaineering Icon Jim Whittaker Passes Away at 97 Following Historic Life of Exploration
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: US & Canada
Jim Whittaker, the legendary alpinist who became the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1963, died on April 7, 2026, at the age of 97. A transformative figure i...
- Inside Howard Schultz’s $44M Florida "Billionaire Landing Pad" as Washington State Enacts Millionaire Tax
Published: Apr 5, 2026
Section: US & Canada
Former Starbucks Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz has traded Seattle for Surfside, Florida, moving into a $44 million penthouse at the Four Seasons Surf Club. The relocation follows...
- Spokane Retrospective Recalls 1976 Teamsters Labor Crisis and a High Speed 1926 Jewelry Heist
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: US & Canada
A look back at Spokane’s history reveals a massive 1976 Teamsters strike that paralyzed regional freight and a dramatic 1926 downtown robbery. Both events defined their respective...
- Whatcom County Council Delays Decision on New Criminal Justice Sales Tax Amid Internal Funding Debates
Published: Mar 25, 2026
Section: US & Canada
The Whatcom County Council has paused deliberations regarding a proposed 0.1% sales tax intended to fund law enforcement and jail operations. While the state legislature authorized...
- Sprague High School Teacher Madeline Gregory Arrested After Admitting to Relationship with 16-Year-Old Student
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: Crime
Madeline Gregory, a 29-year-old teacher and tennis coach at Sprague High School, was arrested Monday on charges of sexual misconduct with a minor and communicating for immoral purp...
- Snohomish County Authorities Launch Manhunt for Armed Felon Accused of Reckless Flight and Car Theft
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: Crime
Marysville Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 40 year old Francisco Moreno, a convicted felon described as armed and dangerous. Moreno is wanted on a Department...
- Washington Sends College Prop Betting Bill to Governor as Massachusetts Lawmakers Advance Total Ban
Published: Mar 11, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
Legislators in Washington and Massachusetts have taken opposing stances on the future of proposition wagers. While Washington is poised to expand collegiate betting options through...
- King County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Major Public Safety Milestone with 22% Decrease in Regional Crime
Published: Mar 11, 2026
Section: AXL News
New statistics from the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) reveal a significant downward trend in criminal activity, with overall crime dropping 22% between 2024 and 2025. Sheriff...
- Washington State Lawmakers Approve Contentious Bill Strengthening Accountability Standards For Elected Sheriffs
Published: Mar 10, 2026
Section: Politics
A bill aimed at increasing the professional standards and oversight of Washington’s elected sheriffs has cleared the House of Representatives following an intense, multi-hour debat...
- Seattle Municipal Government Agrees to Significant Payout Following Public Records Litigation Regarding Police Department Transcripts
Published: Mar 3, 2026
Section: Politics & Debate
The City of Seattle has reached a settlement agreement to pay nearly $160,000 to The Seattle Times to resolve a lawsuit centered on public disclosure violations. The legal dispute...