Is the Northwest skipping winter this year?
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Mild temperatures have been the norm in the Northwest, while the Northeast is pounded by a winter storm.
From the Wires
Krispy Kreme apologizes for ‘KKK Wednesday’ event
USA TODAY: Store in UK advertised an event for members of the “Krispy Kreme Klub,” which a company spokesman said was unintentional.
GM ignition death toll increases to 56
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Compensation expert Kenneth Feinberg’s number continues to rise to the dismay of the car company.
Federal judge in Texas blocks Obama’s immigration policy
USA TODAY: The White House has already issued a statement saying the Justice Department would appeal the judge’s decision to allow the deportations of millions of undocumented immigrants.
Hacking ring responsible for theft of $1B from banks
ASSOCIATED PRESS: The cybercriminals have been active since at least the end of 2013, a cybersecurity report says.
Feds still mulling drone guidelines
ASSOCIATED PRESS: The government says citizens can use drones — just with restrictions.
Legal weed in Colorado records $700M in sales in 2014
WASHINGTON POST: Between medical and recreational marijuana, pot generated $63 million in tax revenue for the state.
Costco splits with AmEx, credit card company’s stock plummets
FORTUNE: American Express saw its market value drop more than $5 billion after Costco said it would not remain in a partnership with the credit card company.
GM announces plans to build electric car with 200-mile range
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Manufacturing of a Chevrolet Bolt look alike will begin in 2017 at a factory near Detroit.
Montana lawmaker: Make yoga pants illegal
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Indecent exposure act killed after bill sponsor said yoga pants should be outlawed.