Chemical Safety Board

Natural Milk dairy farm owner Jeremy Visser, at right, with cow manager Morgan Hawley, inside a barn where cows are eating feed. The cows are milked three times daily. (Steve Ringman / The Seattle Times) — Natural Milk dairy farm owner Jeremy Visser, at right, with cow manager Morgan Hawley, inside a barn where cows are eating feed. (Steve Ringman / The Seattle Times)

Agriculture

Many Washington dairies are struggling after years of trade wars and low milk prices

An industry already known for booms and busts has grown more volatile, forcing survivors to adopt new strategies. New 6:01 am

U.S. Supreme Court to consider Washington’s 2016 ‘faithless electors,’ who refused to vote for Hillary Clinton
Inslee moves to permanently ban flavored vaping products
Washington state AG’s office dismisses complaint against Seattle Public Schools over gifted program
‘Manufactured brilliance’ and ‘opportunity hoarding:’ What the Seattle school district really thinks of its advanced-learning program | Danny Westneat
Longtime Boeing advocate Maria Cantwell formally criticizes report on FAA’s certification process for 737 MAX
Use it or lose it: Pete Carroll, Seahawks must maximize the prime of Russell Wilson’s career | Larry Stone

Friday, January 17, 2019. Rep. Matt Shea addressing the annual gun-rights rally on the steps of the capitol in Olympia. 212712

Local Politics

At gun-rights rally, state Rep. Matt Shea gives fiery defense, talks of nation's 'real enemies'

Matt Shea's appearance comes as House Democrats consider whether to hold hearings to expel him from the Legislature. Also, the State Patrol said it was investigating threats against Republican leader J.T. Wilcox, who suspended Shea from the GOP caucus. VIEW

The master bedroom opens to an upstairs deck, with a propane fireplace and glass railings. There’s another, more public, deck on the lower level, with access to the lake, and LED lights under warm cedar soffits. “When she’s entertaining at night, it glows,” says designer/builder Kent Perry, who lives in a houseboat with his partner, Todd Filer, on the same dock. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)

Pacific NW Magazine

A first-time homeowner’s custom houseboat makes waves on HGTV, and in its Seattle marina

Armed with a $450,000 budget and a dream that wouldn’t sink, Sarah J. Haggard joined the HGTV show “Home Afloat” and shared her water-life wishlist. VIEW Updated 7:49 am

Red lanterns decorate Grant Avenue in San Francisco’s Chinatown

Travel

5 off-the-beaten-path getaway destinations that are particularly relevant in 2020

From the centennial of Prohibition to Bruce Lee's 80th birthday, there are many historical anniversaries to commemorate this year. These five vacations are a great way to get away and take a trip back in time to honor these historic events. VIEW New 6:00 am