Washington State
U.S. school faces backlash after boy with autism told to work in bathroom
A school in Washington is facing backlash for telling a boy with autism to work in a bathroom after his mother told teachers he works best in a “quiet place.” Continue reading
Seattle man goes on racist rant, tries to run man over, is beaten with hammer: police
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The suspect allegedly threw a hammer at the victim, who then picked it up and beat his attacker, breaking his arm, police said. Continue reading
Washington man handed 2 life sentences for killing B.C. couple in 1987
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
William Earl Talbott II, the first person ever to be convicted of a crime through genealogy research, was convicted of murdering Tanya Van Cuylenborg and Jay Cook more than 30 years ago. Continue reading
UPDATE: Washington state residents praise Canada after BC air tankers help douse fire
Smoke from the Swanson Mill Fire, which is burning 20 km south of the border, can be seen in Osoyoos. Continue reading
Washington man found guilty of 1987 murder of young B.C. couple
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
William Earl Talbott II was arrested in 2018 after investigators used genealogy to link him to the 1987 crime. Continue reading
Washington state jury weighing case of young B.C. couple killed in 1987
A jury began deliberating this week in the trial of William Talbott II, who was arrested last year for murdering Tanya Van Cuylenborg and Jay Cook thanks to DNA genealogy. Continue reading
Opening statements heard in case of young B.C. couple killed outside Seattle in 1987
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The case against William Talbott hinges on the novel genetic DNA genealogy process that was used to arrest and charge him. Continue reading
Dozens of tourists rescued after B.C. whale watching boat takes on water off U.S. coast
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The Victoria-based vessel struck a rock off the coast of Smith Island near Whidbey Island, causing the boat to take on water. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Roughriders add former Washington State running back Jamal Morrow
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed former Washington State University running back Jamal Morrow. Continue reading
Osoyoos Lake to be raised early in response to potential drought risk
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
It was a very different story last spring, when Osoyoos experienced near-record flooding. Continue reading