Foster, newly appointed WSU Education dean, dies
Lenoar "Len" Foster, the interim dean of the Washington State University College of Education who was appointed to the position after his predecessor's death just one week ago, has died. He was 57.
Winning lottery numbers chosen
Here are the winning numbers selected Saturday in the Washington State Lottery:
US routs Grenada 4-0 in Gold Cup
The United States returned home from the FIFA Confederations Cup and used one of its youngest lineups in recent memory to rout Grenada 4-0 Saturday night as it opened the title defense in the regional championship of North and Central America and the Caribbean, the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Honduras beats Haiti in Gold Cup, 1-0
Carlo Costly headed in a free kick by Walter Martinez in the 76th minute on Saturday, helping Honduras open group play in the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 1-0 victory over Haiti.
Sockeye salmon run at record low numbers
The number of sockeye salmon returning to Lake Washington this summer is one of the lowest on record, dashing chances of any recreational or commercial fishing later this year in the area.
Anti-tax rally in Olympia attracts several hundred
The Washington State Patrol says about 1,500 people attended an anti-tax rally on the Capitol campus on Independence Day.
Police: Wanted man surrenders in Port Angeles
A man wanted on a federal warrant emerged from a Port Angeles house's crawl space and surrendered to police, ending a tense situation in this small town on the Olympic Peninsula.
Mariners get second straight late win beat Red Sox
Seattle closer David Aardsma is a lot like the rest of the Mariners. He wasn't expected to do a lot this season.
Adventurous in Wash. paddle from atop surfboards
Megan Adams eyed a 12-foot-long surfboard and a long canoe-style paddle. She watched other stand-up paddle surfers easing over the glassy water just off Owen Beach at Point Defiance Park.
Fire danger in Wash.'s parched forests
Moss in parts of the Hoh Rain Forest, usually damp and springy, now crackles underfoot.
70 acre wildfire burns near Ross Lake
About 70 acres of forest are burning in the steep terrain of Ruby Mountain near the Lake Ross National Recreation Area in Whatcom County.
Omg! Positive tone boosts Yahoo celeb site to top
Think of the most popular brands in celebrity news, and you'll probably come up with a small list that includes Entertainment Tonight, US Weekly and People.
Grandma earns diploma decades after high school
Carol Heyser of Deming received her high school diploma at a commencement ceremony June 19.
Man won't part with collection of salmon labels
When Carl Wedlund worked in the canneries, he pretty much did what his supervisor told him — he drove his boss around town, made coffee and cleaned bathrooms and storage areas.
Pedestrian hit in Spokane dies of her injuries
A pedestrian struck by a pickup truck in a downtown Spokane intersection has died of her injury.
