Pharmacies in Washington state are gearing up to administer updated COVID-19 booster shots after state officials authorized them to bypass federal restrictions.

The invasive emerald ash borer has infested trees in a Northeast Portland parking lot.

An invasive, tree-killing pest has made its way to Portland --- spelling trouble for a tree species that cools neighborhoods, rivers and streams. OPB's April Ehrlich [[ER-lick]] reports.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's office says the mayor is expected to sign off on new legislation that allows for more C-C-T-V cameras in parts of the city.

Washington state has filed or been a partner in more than three dozen lawsuits against President Donald Trump and his Administration since he took office in January.

It’s been five years since the Archie Creek Fire destroyed more than 100 homes in Douglas County. As KLCC’s Zac Ziegler reports, one community in the fire’s path continues to recover:

Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood, Washington will be losing some funding from the federal government. The money helped parents pay for childcare while going to school.

It’s one of at least a dozen schools losing the funding, according to the Washington Post.

Host lead-in: For over 25 years, a federal program has helped parents get free childcare while going to school. Now, funding has been cut at some colleges, including Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood. N-W-P-B’s Lauren Gallup reports.

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Over Labor Day weekend, a 22-year-old Veneta man was killed at an Highway 126 intersection that locals have long said is dangerous.

The area is scheduled for a massive safety overhaul. But troubles with federal funding may shrink the project, and push it back at least a year.

The mayor of Tigard resigned yesterday ((TUES)) following an investigation of complaints other city councilors and staff made against her. Holly Bartholomew reports.