News from America’s biggest cities.https://headlinescolumn.com/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/quest-diagnostics-confirms-patient-data-theft-in-quanum-system-breach/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/quest-diagnostics-confirms-patient-data-theft-in-quanum-system-breach/The lab testing firm disclosed that unauthorized actors accessed sensitive health and billing records on its Quanum platform, affecting a vast network of North American clinicians.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTMalcolm Davishttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/25-years-on-the-399-player-that-put-1-000-songs-in-your-pocket/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/25-years-on-the-399-player-that-put-1-000-songs-in-your-pocket/The 2001 launch of the original iPod reshaped the portable audio market by combining a 5GB hard drive with seamless Mac integration, a feat competitors had failed to achieve.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTMarcus Johnsonhttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/openai-eyes-30-billion-raise-at-1-25-trillion-valuation/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/openai-eyes-30-billion-raise-at-1-25-trillion-valuation/The AI giant is preparing a massive private funding round led by Coatue and UAE investors, potentially delaying its public market debut.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTEduardo Salazarhttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/musk-s-america-pac-floods-texas-race-with-76-million-in-final-weeks/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/musk-s-america-pac-floods-texas-race-with-76-million-in-final-weeks/Elon Musk’s political committee injected significant personal funds into the midterm elections, focusing heavily on the contested Texas Senate seat.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTEmily Carterhttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/tesla-q3-profit-slides-despite-margin-recovery/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/tesla-q3-profit-slides-despite-margin-recovery/The electric vehicle maker reported flat revenue and a sharp drop in operating income, citing heavy spending on AI and battery constraints.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTFatima Zayedhttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/altman-declares-sandbox-containment-inevitably-fails/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/altman-declares-sandbox-containment-inevitably-fails/The OpenAI chief argues that as models grow sophisticated, isolation becomes futile, leaving value alignment as the only viable defense against autonomous digital expansion.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTGabriela Floreshttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/openai-cuts-internet-access-to-frontier-models-after-rogue-agent-breaches/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/openai-cuts-internet-access-to-frontier-models-after-rogue-agent-breaches/The AI leader has moved its most advanced training to an offline environment to prevent agents from autonomously hacking external systems.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTImani Brookshttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/anthropic-s-upcoming-listing-set-to-create-a-windfall-for-early-backers/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/anthropic-s-upcoming-listing-set-to-create-a-windfall-for-early-backers/Major investors in the AI lab stand to gain billions as the company prepares for a public debut at a valuation potentially reaching $2 trillion.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTIsabella Moraleshttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/deepseek-funding-a-15-billion-boost-amid-us-restrictions/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/deepseek-funding-a-15-billion-boost-amid-us-restrictions/A Chinese AI startup secures a record-breaking $15 billion investment just days after the U.S. government ordered federal agencies to remove its software.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTIshani Kapallihttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/openai-credits-ai-model-for-solving-two-year-old-php-security-crisis/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/openai-credits-ai-model-for-solving-two-year-old-php-security-crisis/Researchers utilized GPT-5.6 Sol to turn a longstanding memory flaw into a working exploit, prompting an emergency patch release for the web's dominant programming language.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTIvan Petrovhttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/new-iphone-debut-sparks-global-lines/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/new-iphone-debut-sparks-global-lines/Apple's new foldable phone hit shelves worldwide, drawing crowds but leaving many without immediate stock.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTJacob Learyhttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/morgan-stanley-and-major-u-s-banks-tighten-rules-on-ai-agents-after-unauthorized/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/morgan-stanley-and-major-u-s-banks-tighten-rules-on-ai-agents-after-unauthorized/Major financial institutions are updating their terms of service to limit or block autonomous AI tools from accessing customer accounts, citing risks of unintended transactions and identity confusion.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTMin-jun Kimhttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/tesla-s-unsupervised-fsd-gets-new-2027-deadline/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/tesla-s-unsupervised-fsd-gets-new-2027-deadline/Tesla promises driverless capability for customer cars in mid-2027, but only within its limited Robotaxi operating zones.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTMykola Bondarenkohttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/2026-the-year-tesla-s-cybercab-arrives/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/2026-the-year-tesla-s-cybercab-arrives/Tesla has confirmed that its steering-wheel-free robotaxi will begin reaching private customers before the calendar year ends, following a period of intense speculation.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/2-400-homes-10-towers-how-redevelopment-will-transform-mayor-wright-public-housi/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/2-400-homes-10-towers-how-redevelopment-will-transform-mayor-wright-public-housi/State and city leaders marked the start of a mixed-income project in Kalihi-Palama that will replace the aging Honolulu complex with more than 2,400 homes in 10 towers.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTCamila Rodriguezhttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/nonprofits-with-oregon-roots-form-alliance-to-overcome-tough-funding-landscape/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/nonprofits-with-oregon-roots-form-alliance-to-overcome-tough-funding-landscape/Portland's Green Empowerment is merging with the U.S. arm of blueEnergy and partnering with its French counterpart, as nonprofits seek ways to survive shrinking funding and rising demand.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTThomas Reynoldshttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/jackson-s-samuel-song-wins-district-boys-tennis-title-heraldnet-com/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/jackson-s-samuel-song-wins-district-boys-tennis-title-heraldnet-com/Song beat Glacier Peak's Marcus Xu in straight sets at the 4A district tournament, while Wesco 3A South and North crowned their own champions on Wednesday.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/more-layoffs-at-pacificsource-as-oregon-health-insurers-continue-to-reel-and-cos/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/more-layoffs-at-pacificsource-as-oregon-health-insurers-continue-to-reel-and-cos/The Springfield-based insurer's latest round of layoffs pushes its announced job cuts past 600 since summer 2025, amid market retreats by other carriers and steep premium increases.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTThomas Reynoldshttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/oregon-health-officials-predicted-a-boom-in-new-taxpayer-backed-treatment-beds-d/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/oregon-health-officials-predicted-a-boom-in-new-taxpayer-backed-treatment-beds-d/A new filing shows Oregon's health agency has activated roughly half the specially funded residential treatment beds it promised a year earlier, and has pushed back its targets to 2029.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTAnastasia Volkovahttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/bridge-out-achd-closes-eckert-bridge-in-southeast-boise-for-replacement-project/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/bridge-out-achd-closes-eckert-bridge-in-southeast-boise-for-replacement-project/The Ada County Highway District has shut the aging Eckert Bridge to build a wider span and a new roundabout, leaving some neighbors cut off from Barber Park for the duration.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTKateryna Melnykhttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/police-investigate-reported-sexual-assault-at-boise-state-university/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/police-investigate-reported-sexual-assault-at-boise-state-university/Police say the reported assault late Friday happened inside a campus residence and that they are no longer seeking an unknown suspect, while detectives continue to review evidence.Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTWei Zhanghttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/broken-promises/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/broken-promises/State officials say Impact Public Schools improperly received about $790,000 for enrolling four-year-olds in kindergarten, and a lawmaker wants fraud and performance audits after a KUOW investigation.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/caldwell-police-launch-digital-neighborhood-watch-program-using-residents-securi/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/caldwell-police-launch-digital-neighborhood-watch-program-using-residents-securi/Residents and businesses in Caldwell can now register their doorbell and security cameras so officers can quickly ask for footage when a crime happens nearby.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTWei Zhanghttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/man-who-drove-off-edmonds-ferry-terminal-killing-2-passengers-pleads-guilty-hera/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/man-who-drove-off-edmonds-ferry-terminal-killing-2-passengers-pleads-guilty-hera/William Russell-Leonard, 30, admitted to four felonies in the June 2025 crash in which a stolen Mini Cooper he was driving went off the Edmonds ferry dock; sentencing is set for Aug. 11.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/schack-art-center-gets-grant-for-youth-impacted-by-justice-system-heraldnet-com/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/schack-art-center-gets-grant-for-youth-impacted-by-justice-system-heraldnet-com/A Seattle philanthropy's grant of more than $500,000 will keep the Schack Art Center's 30-year-old Art Alternatives program running after federal funding was set to expire in September.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/horseshoe-bend-neighbors-push-back-on-itd-s-highway-55-speed-limit-increase/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/horseshoe-bend-neighbors-push-back-on-itd-s-highway-55-speed-limit-increase/The Idaho Transportation Department wants to raise the 25 mph downtown limit to 35 mph outside school hours to ease backups, but a local business owner and some neighbors say the change is a poor fit for a walkable town.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTKateryna Melnykhttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/man-suspected-of-murder-robbery-in-deadly-marysville-hit-and-run-heraldnet-com/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/man-suspected-of-murder-robbery-in-deadly-marysville-hit-and-run-heraldnet-com/Police say a 55-year-old suspect deliberately ran over a 43-year-old man outside a Marysville apartment complex and took his backpack, according to court documents.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/wa-child-welfare-deaths-drop-significantly-after-record-year/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/wa-child-welfare-deaths-drop-significantly-after-record-year/State officials say seven children died or were critically injured in the first quarter of 2026, down from 22 a year earlier, as opioid overdoses decline and treatment expands.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/medical-examiner-identifies-uw-student-fatally-stabbed-on-sunday/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/medical-examiner-identifies-uw-student-fatally-stabbed-on-sunday/The King County Medical Examiner's Office identified the University of Washington student found stabbed in a Nordheim Court laundry room, as a suspect remains in custody and the campus trans community plans a healing gathering.Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/idaho-house-district-7-seat-a-candidate-q-a-may-primary-election/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/idaho-house-district-7-seat-a-candidate-q-a-may-primary-election/In a written questionnaire from Idaho News 6, Republican candidate Michael G. Collins laid out his platform for the May primary, while incumbent Kyle Harris did not respond.Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 GMTWei Zhanghttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/2026-polestar4-combines-electric-suv-and-coupe-like-attributes-heraldnet-com/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/2026-polestar4-combines-electric-suv-and-coupe-like-attributes-heraldnet-com/The Swedish-designed electric crossover, now built in South Korea, arrives in the US with 544 horsepower, a range near 300 miles and a base price of $57,990.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/seahawks-choose-notre-dame-rb-jaradian-price-round-1-heraldnet-com/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/seahawks-choose-notre-dame-rb-jaradian-price-round-1-heraldnet-com/Seattle stayed put at No. 32 rather than trading down, filling its need at running back after Kenneth Walker's departure to Kansas City.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/from-near-record-highs-to-mid-week-cool-down/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/from-near-record-highs-to-mid-week-cool-down/Valley temperatures in the mid-70s and possibly near 80 could threaten records in Boise before a cold front brings a sharp drop on Thursday.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTKateryna Melnykhttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/vote-for-the-herald-s-prep-athlete-of-the-week-for-feb-22-28-heraldnet-com/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/vote-for-the-herald-s-prep-athlete-of-the-week-for-feb-22-28-heraldnet-com/Readers can vote through midnight Sunday on six basketball players nominated for the Feb. 22-28 honor, after a wrestling champion won the previous week's poll.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/washington-state-patrol-marks-the-2nd-anniversary-of-the-death-of-christopher-ga/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/washington-state-patrol-marks-the-2nd-anniversary-of-the-death-of-christopher-ga/The Washington State Patrol marked the second anniversary of the trooper's death by recounting the honors, awards and enforcement campaign created in his name.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/glacier-peak-pulls-away-from-jackson-heraldnet-com/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/glacier-peak-pulls-away-from-jackson-heraldnet-com/The Grizzlies used a strong finish to defeat Jackson 55-49 in a Friday night league game, part of a busy two-day slate of Snohomish County high school girls basketball.Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/monroe-clinches-share-of-league-title-heraldnet-com/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/monroe-clinches-share-of-league-title-heraldnet-com/The Bearcats beat Marysville Getchell 73-42 on Friday to secure at least a share of the league crown, while Edmonds-Woodway and Tulalip Heritage also posted notable results.Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/marysville-getchell-and-snohomish-boys-wrestling-earn-wins-heraldnet-com/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/marysville-getchell-and-snohomish-boys-wrestling-earn-wins-heraldnet-com/Marysville Getchell beat Everett 45-29 and Snohomish beat Monroe 57-19 in Wednesday's Wesco boys wrestling matches, part of a busy prep night that also included girls wrestling and flag football.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/snohomish-boys-knock-off-monroe-for-key-league-win-heraldnet-com/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/snohomish-boys-knock-off-monroe-for-key-league-win-heraldnet-com/The Panthers handed defending District 1 champion Monroe its first league loss, leaving three teams level atop the North standings.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/police-say-boise-school-district-interfered-with-sex-abuse-investigations-court/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/police-say-boise-school-district-interfered-with-sex-abuse-investigations-court/Depositions from three Boise Police lieutenants, cited in a long-running federal lawsuit, describe obstacles investigators say they faced when looking into abuse allegations involving district employees.Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTKateryna Melnykhttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/lake-murphy-ranked-no-1-in-final-ap-poll-entering-playoffs-heraldnet-com/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/lake-murphy-ranked-no-1-in-final-ap-poll-entering-playoffs-heraldnet-com/Lake Stevens in Class 4A and Archbishop Murphy in Class 2A earned No. 1 rankings in the last Associated Press high school football poll of the regular season, as first-round playoff games are set for this weekend.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/fall-for-la-conner-fewer-crowds-full-charm-heraldnet-com/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/fall-for-la-conner-fewer-crowds-full-charm-heraldnet-com/Locals say fall is the best time to visit the historic Skagit County waterfront town, with farm stands, museums, art events and easy parking.Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/m-s-julio-rodr-guez-rediscoveres-joy-in-being-an-mlb-star-heraldnet-com/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/m-s-julio-rodr-guez-rediscoveres-joy-in-being-an-mlb-star-heraldnet-com/After two years spent trying to escape the weight of his rookie-year promise and a $200 million contract, the Seattle center fielder says he has learned to play with joy while his team closes in on first place in the AL West.Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/boise-police-officer-selected-as-mountain-home-s-next-police-chief/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/boise-police-officer-selected-as-mountain-home-s-next-police-chief/Kyle Wills, a Boise Police Department veteran with nearly 30 years in law enforcement, has been chosen as Mountain Home's next police chief and says rebuilding community trust will be his focus.Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMTWei Zhanghttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/idaho-firefighters-unite-to-support-coeur-d-alene-colleagues-following-tragedy/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/idaho-firefighters-unite-to-support-coeur-d-alene-colleagues-following-tragedy/Crews from across the state volunteered to staff Kootenai County stations so local responders could grieve and attend memorial services after two firefighters were killed.Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMTWei Zhanghttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/caldwell-farm-preserves-basque-heritage-amid-idaho-s-cultural-celebration/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/caldwell-farm-preserves-basque-heritage-amid-idaho-s-cultural-celebration/While Boise hosts the Jaialdi celebration this week, a Caldwell farm founded by a Basque sheepherder shows how deeply the heritage runs across the Treasure Valley.Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMTWei Zhanghttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/late-mystics-surge-dooms-storm-as-stars-struggle-heraldnet-com/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/late-mystics-surge-dooms-storm-as-stars-struggle-heraldnet-com/Washington outscored Seattle 27-14 in the final period to erase an eight-point deficit, as several Storm stars shot poorly against a physical defense.Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/federal-cuts-to-lgbtq-youth-hotline-to-hit-everett-center-heraldnet-com/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/federal-cuts-to-lgbtq-youth-hotline-to-hit-everett-center-heraldnet-com/Volunteers of America Western Washington says about 55 employees could lose their jobs after federal officials announced the end of funding for a specialized 988 line for LGBTQ+ young people.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/prep-roundup-for-wednesday-jan-22-heraldnet-com/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/prep-roundup-for-wednesday-jan-22-heraldnet-com/Several Snohomish County girls teams posted lopsided league wins on Wednesday, Jan. 22, while Tulalip Heritage's boys stayed unbeaten and Lakewood won on the mat and the court.Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://headlinescolumn.com/article/how-one-village-became-the-christmas-capital-of-washington-state-heraldnet-com/https://headlinescolumn.com/article/how-one-village-became-the-christmas-capital-of-washington-state-heraldnet-com/A Cascade Mountains community that lost its mines, sawmill and railroad bet on a Bavarian makeover and now draws about three million visitors a year.Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paige