AGNT Insider Trust Sells 8.7 Million Shares
A Form 4 filing shows a trust associated with AGNT, Inc. sold a large block of common stock.
Washington FirstAlerts
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Insider Sales
5 reportsAmazon SVP David Zapolsky sells additional shares
A new SEC filing shows Amazon Senior Vice President David Zapolsky sold 9,258 shares of common stock.
Adaptive Biotechnologies CEO Chad M. Robins Sells $14.8 Million in Common Stock
Chad M. Robins sold 597,271 shares of Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp on August 17, 2026, according to an official SEC filing.
Ares Management Sells $235.75 Million in Savers Value Village Stock
Ares Management LLC sold 23,000,000 shares of Savers Value Village, Inc. on August 13, 2026, according to an SEC filing.
Severe Weather
8 reportsRed Flag Warning Issued for Okanogan Valley and Waterville Plateau
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for two central Washington zones, effective Thursday from noon to 8 p.m.
Red Flag Warning Extended for West Slopes of Central Cascades Through 5 p.m. PDT
The National Weather Service has extended the Red Flag Warning for the West Slopes of the Central Cascades, now in effect until 5 p.m. PDT on August 22.
Red Flag Warning for West and East Portions of Olympic Mountains Extended Through Saturday, Aug. 22
The National Weather Service has extended the Red Flag Warning for the West and East Portions of the Olympic Mountains, now in effect until 8 PM PDT Saturday, Aug. 22.
Red Flag Warning Extended Through Saturday Night for Lower Columbia Basin, Warm Springs Reservation, Kittitas Valley
The National Weather Service has extended the Red Flag Warning for parts of Oregon and Washington through 11 p.m. Saturday.
Crime & Courts
4 reportsToppenish Man Found Guilty of Assault by Strangulation
A federal jury convicted Rickie Lorenzo Smith of assaulting his partner by strangulation in Indian Country.
Lummi Nation Man Sentenced to Five Years for Federal Assault and Strangulation
Marc Cagey Oreiro was sentenced on Aug. 12, 2026, in federal court for a May 2025 assault on the Lummi Nation Indian Reservation.
David Nathaniel Hoffman Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine and Firearm Offenses
Official court records state 40-year-old David Nathaniel Hoffman was sentenced to 132 months in prison for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession.
Jury Convicts David Mendoza Ayala in Federal Fentanyl Trafficking Case
A federal jury found David Mendoza Ayala guilty of fentanyl trafficking, according to court records.
Wildfires
19 reportsWashington's SISI Wildfire Grows to 1,504 Acres, Zero Containment
The SISI wildfire in Washington has expanded to 1,504 acres with no containment, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
King Wildfire in Washington State Grows to 1,835 Acres, No Containment Reported
The National Interagency Fire Center reports the King wildfire in Washington is active with no containment as of August 19, 2026.
Luna Wildfire in Washington Reaches 4570 Acres
The Luna wildfire in Washington remains active with 0 percent containment in a developing situation.
Little Giant Wildfire in Washington Burns 137,593 Acres
The active Little Giant wildfire in Washington is 12% contained, according to official records.
Disaster Declarations
34 reportsStevens County, Wash., covered by federal emergency declaration for wildfires — no household grants
An emergency declaration for wildfires covers Stevens County, Washington, but Individual Assistance was not declared, so households there cannot apply for federal grants under it.
Spokane County, Washington Gets Federal Emergency Declaration for Wildfires — No Household Grants
An emergency declaration covers Spokane County for wildfires from August 1 to August 31, 2026, but Individual Assistance was not declared, so households cannot apply for federal grants under it.
Ferry County, Washington Gets Federal Emergency Declaration for Wildfires — No Household Grants
An emergency declaration covers Ferry County for wildfires from August 1 to August 31, 2026, but Individual Assistance was not declared, so households cannot apply for federal grants under it.
Chelan County, Washington, Gets Federal Emergency Declaration for Wildfires
An emergency declaration covers Chelan County for wildfires from August 1 to August 31, 2026, but no household grants were declared.
Mass Casualty Incidents
3 reportsThree killed, four injured in shooting at Seattle food festival
Authorities say a suspect is in custody after gunfire at the Bite of Seattle festival on July 26.
Three Killed in Shooting at Bite of Seattle Food Festival; Medical Examiner Names the Dead
The King County Medical Examiner's Office identified three people who died after gunfire at the Seattle Center festival on Sunday, 26 July 2026; police say at least one suspect is still being sought.
One dead, seven injured in shooting outside downtown Seattle McDonald's
Police said a gunman opened fire outside a McDonald's in the busiest part of downtown Seattle during the evening commute on Jan. 22; no suspect has been identified.
Workplace Safety
4 reportsOSHA Cites Trenick Inc. of Castle Rock for Repeat and Serious Violations
The Washington employer faces a proposed $7,904 penalty after an inspection opened in April.
OSHA cites WestRock Services in Longview with $39,492 in proposed penalties
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries cited WestRock Services LLC after an inspection opened in March.
OSHA cites Arrow Lumber & Hardware in Elma with $2,929 in proposed penalties
The agency proposed two citations, one serious and one repeat, following an inspection opened in April.
LIGNETICS INC Cited by OSHA in Shelton, Washington
OSHA proposed $32,960 in penalties following a July 2026 workplace safety inspection in Shelton.
Plane Crashes
1 reportTwo Killed in Cessna 195 Crash Near Pasco, Washington
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the June 24, 2026 accident; the cause has not been determined.
Nursing Home Enforcement
1 reportBallard Center in Seattle Issued CMS Payment Denial
Federal regulators issued a one-day payment denial penalty against Ballard Center in Seattle, Washington.