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Fictitious Driver Licenses
5:27 pm
Fri May 17, 2013

CIA Disappears From List Of Federal Agencies With Fictitious Washington Licenses

Credit Central Intelligence Agency

Originally published on Fri May 17, 2013 5:14 pm

Washington’s Department of Licensing has released a list of federal agencies that have received fictitious driver licenses for undercover operations. But the list made public Friday does not include the Central Intelligence Agency – even though the state agency previously acknowledged its work with CIA.

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St. Gertrude's Monastery
4:50 pm
Fri May 17, 2013

Monastic Retreats

Sand, sun and surf may be the image you have when you think of a getaway. But for some the vacation this year has little to do with the beach and more to do with quiet introspection.

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Search For Ricin-Letter Suspect
4:09 pm
Fri May 17, 2013

Authorities Search For Person Who Sent Ricin-Laced Letters

Credit Jessica Robinson / Northwest News Network

Originally published on Fri May 17, 2013 3:40 pm

The FBI is trying to find the person who sent two threatening letters containing deadly ricin in Spokane. One of the letters was addressed to a federal judge.

It's back to work-as-usual at Spokane’s historic Post Office after the two letters made it into the mailstream here. Police say the discovery prompted an evacuation. Authorities don't believe any workers were exposed to the highly toxic substance, but they are remaining tight-lipped about the case.

Representatives from the FBI and local police declined to comment on the ongoing investigation.

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Pot Rules Opposed
7:27 am
Fri May 17, 2013

Pot Draft Rules Already Face Opposition

Washington’s proposed marijuana rules aren’t even 24-hours old. But already critics are finding things not to like. The 46-pages of draft regulations were released Thursday. They cover everything from where marijuana can be grown to the criminal backgrounds of license applicants. But it’s the section on marijuana concentrates that’s getting some negative buzz. Olympia Correspondent Austin Jenkins reports.


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Timberline Lodge Lawsuit
7:17 am
Fri May 17, 2013

Groups Sue Over Mountain Bike Trail Plan At Timberline Lodge

A plan to build 17 miles of mountain bike trails on the slopes surrounding Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood has hit a snag. Environmental groups filed a lawsuit today [Thursday] saying the plan would harm alpine meadows. Amelia Templeton of Earthfix reports.


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