Changes have been made to the law that govern sexual misconduct and disclosure (WAC 246-16-100).  During the 2019 legislative session, the Legislature passed HB 1198. This bill requires a health care provider who is subject to the Uniform Disciplinary Act and has been sanctioned by the Secretary for sexual misconduct to provide for the duration of the stipulation or order, a disclosure to every patient at the patient's next visit with the provider.

One person was hurt when a crane tipped over at a construction site Monday morning in Kirkland. According to the Kirkland Fire Department, the crane tipped over around 8:00 a.m. at the construction site for a new building on Lakeview Drive. A 911 call reported that the crane operator was trapped inside.
- PUB DATE: 11/25/2019 11:33:43 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13

A Tonasket man has been arrested for murder and arson in connection to human remains, later identified as his wife, found in a car trunk in June. Lance R. Bowers, 37, had remained in Okanogan County Jail on firearms possession charges. He was arrested Thursday for first-degree murder and first-degree arson and is being held on $1.
- PUB DATE: 11/25/2019 10:49:29 AM - SOURCE: iFiberOne

VIDEOS: An apparent natural gas leak caused a large explosion that shook a Mount Vernon neighborhood and left a home fully engulfed in flames. The explosion was reported in the 900 block of East Fulton Street just after 6 a.m., according to Peter Donovan with the city of Mount Vernon. Firefighters arrived to find a "raging fire" in a home, reportedly fueled by a leaking natural gas line.
- PUB DATE: 11/25/2019 9:30:46 AM - SOURCE: KOMO News 1000 AM and 97.7 FM. Seattle

The service honoring Grays Harbor Fire District #2’s Lieutenant/Paramedic Oldham will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 1:00 pm at the Evergreen Christian Community Church (1000 Black Lake Boulevard SW, Olympia, WA 98502). The public and media are invited to join family, friends, and firefighters from around the country as we proudly honor our fallen brother.
- PUB DATE: 11/25/2019 5:37:30 AM - SOURCE: KBKW 1450-AM & 94.7-FM