Inslee makes pitch for carbon tax in state of the state
Gov. Jay Inslee made a forceful push Tuesday for a carbon tax in his annual state of the state address and urged lawmakers to quickly implement court-ordered increases in education funding.
Gov. Jay Inslee made a forceful push Tuesday for a carbon tax in his annual state of the state address and urged lawmakers to quickly implement court-ordered increases in education funding.
Al Gore tweets support for Gov. Inslee's proposed carbon tax
Gov. Jay Inslee made a forceful push Tuesday for a carbon tax in his annual state of the state address, calling it "our destiny" and "the right thing to do" to curb climate change.
Gov. Jay Inslee made a forceful push Tuesday for a carbon tax in his annual state of the state address, calling it "our destiny" and "the right thing to do" to curb climate change.
Mueller team reportedly interested in interviewing Trump
Special counsel Robert Mueller's team of investigators has expressed interest in speaking with President Donald Trump as part of a probe into potential coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign, a person familiar with the matter said Monday.
Special counsel Robert Mueller's team of investigators has expressed interest in speaking with President Donald Trump as part of a probe into potential coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign, a person familiar with the matter said Monday.
State sues Motel 6, alleging it hands over guest registries to ICE agents
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a lawsuit against Motel 6, saying the budget motel chain is voluntarily handing its guest registries to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a lawsuit against Motel 6, saying the budget motel chain is voluntarily handing its guest registries to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Trump tweets new support for Iranian protesters
President Donald Trump is continuing to voice support for protesters in Iran, saying the government there is trying to throttle the demonstrations by cutting off communications.
President Donald Trump is continuing to voice support for protesters in Iran, saying the government there is trying to throttle the demonstrations by cutting off communications.
Trump offers New Year's Eve message
President Donald Trump capped 2017 on Sunday with a video self-tribute touching on what he sees as the high points of his achievements and rhetoric from his first year in office. He gave a plug to American exceptionalism, too.
President Donald Trump capped 2017 on Sunday with a video self-tribute touching on what he sees as the high points of his achievements and rhetoric from his first year in office. He gave a plug to American exceptionalism, too.
Michael Bennett doesn't think he'll be back with Seahawks, and Earl Thomas isn't sure
Both Michael Bennett and Earl Thomas expressed uncertainty about their futures with the franchise in the aftermath of a difficult 26-24 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
Both Michael Bennett and Earl Thomas expressed uncertainty about their futures with the franchise in the aftermath of a difficult 26-24 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
Seattle agrees to pay $150,000 settlement to man who accused Ed Murray of abuse
Seattle will pay Delvonn Heckard $150,000 to settle his lawsuit against the city's former mayor, according to City Attorney Pete Holmes.
Seattle will pay Delvonn Heckard $150,000 to settle his lawsuit against the city's former mayor, according to City Attorney Pete Holmes.
Trump says East Coast could use some global warming
President Donald Trump says the East Coast "could use a little bit of that good old Global Warming" as bitter cold temperatures are expected to freeze large swaths of the country this holiday weekend.Trump tweets, "In the East, it could be the COLDEST New Year's Eve on record."He adds that: "Perhaps we could use a little bit of that good old Global Warming that our Country, but not other countries, was going to pay TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS to protect against.
President Donald Trump says the East Coast "could use a little bit of that good old Global Warming" as bitter cold temperatures are expected to freeze large swaths of the country this holiday weekend.Trump tweets, "In the East, it could be the COLDEST New Year's Eve on record."He adds that: "Perhaps we could use a little bit of that good old Global Warming that our Country, but not other countries, was going to pay TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS to protect against.
NFL fines Seahawks $100,000 for violating concussion protocol with Russell Wilson
The NFL and NFL Players Association announced Friday that the Seattle Seahawks have been fined $100,000 for failing to follow the league's concussion protocol last month with quarterback Russell Wilson.League officials determined that the team failed "in the application of the protocol following the tackle of Mr.
The NFL and NFL Players Association announced Friday that the Seattle Seahawks have been fined $100,000 for failing to follow the league's concussion protocol last month with quarterback Russell Wilson.League officials determined that the team failed "in the application of the protocol following the tackle of Mr.
Trump to unveil 'America First' national security strategy
President Donald Trump is outlining a new national security strategy that refocuses the United States' relationship with the rest of the world, essentially implementing his "America First" mantra on a global scale.
President Donald Trump is outlining a new national security strategy that refocuses the United States' relationship with the rest of the world, essentially implementing his "America First" mantra on a global scale.
3 Trump accusers speak out, call for congressional probe
Jessica Leeds, Samantha Holvey and Rachel Crooks on Monday told of alleged harassment by President Trump spanning decades.
Jessica Leeds, Samantha Holvey and Rachel Crooks on Monday told of alleged harassment by President Trump spanning decades.
Inslee for president? Rumors circulate amid governors association announcement
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Twenty years ago it would have seemed far-fetched.A liberal, environmentally-minded governor from the Northwest running for the nation's top office.But not anymore.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Twenty years ago it would have seemed far-fetched.A liberal, environmentally-minded governor from the Northwest running for the nation's top office.But not anymore.
'I'm signing this in green!' Mayor Durkan inks KeyArena deal to lure NBA, NHL teams
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has inked an agreement with a private developer to renovate KeyArena so the venue could be ready for an NBA or NHL team.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has inked an agreement with a private developer to renovate KeyArena so the venue could be ready for an NBA or NHL team.
Russell Wilson named NFC Offensive Player of the Week, tied for most in Seahawks history
The NFL on Wednesday named Russell Wilson the NFC Offensive Player of the Week.Wilson was 20 of 31 for 227 yards in Sunday night's 24-10 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The NFL on Wednesday named Russell Wilson the NFC Offensive Player of the Week.Wilson was 20 of 31 for 227 yards in Sunday night's 24-10 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Seattle Police Chief O'Toole stepping down after guiding reforms
Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O'Toole, who helped reform the department after federal officials found officers were too quick to use force against minorities, will step down at the end of the year, the mayor said Monday.
Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O'Toole, who helped reform the department after federal officials found officers were too quick to use force against minorities, will step down at the end of the year, the mayor said Monday.
Trump to scale back 2 national monuments in trip to Utah
President Donald Trump plans to scale back two sprawling national monuments in Utah, responding to what he has condemned as a "massive federal land grab" and an important move for "state's rights."
President Donald Trump plans to scale back two sprawling national monuments in Utah, responding to what he has condemned as a "massive federal land grab" and an important move for "state's rights."
Trump suggests he is willing to negotiate parts of GOP tax overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump suggested Saturday he may be willing to negotiate changes to a significant portion of the tax overhaul, the corporate tax rate, injecting an element of uncertainty into the tax plan only hours after it cleared the Senate.Trump told reporters at the White House before a trip to New York City that he would consider setting the corporate tax rate at 22 percent, compared to a 20 percent rate that he has pushed for with House and Senate Republicans during the fall.Pointing to expected talks between House and Senate negotiators this month, Trump predicted "something beautiful is going to come out of that mixer" and the business tax would come "all the way down from 35 to 20.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump suggested Saturday he may be willing to negotiate changes to a significant portion of the tax overhaul, the corporate tax rate, injecting an element of uncertainty into the tax plan only hours after it cleared the Senate.Trump told reporters at the White House before a trip to New York City that he would consider setting the corporate tax rate at 22 percent, compared to a 20 percent rate that he has pushed for with House and Senate Republicans during the fall.Pointing to expected talks between House and Senate negotiators this month, Trump predicted "something beautiful is going to come out of that mixer" and the business tax would come "all the way down from 35 to 20.
President Trump now says Flynn fired for lying to Pence and FBI
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump changed his story Saturday on why he fired Michael Flynn as his national security adviser, now suggesting he knew at the time that Flynn had lied to the FBI as well as to Vice President Mike Pence about his contacts with Russians during the presidential transition.That was a turnabout from his initial explanations that Flynn had to go because he hadn't been straight with Pence about those contacts.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump changed his story Saturday on why he fired Michael Flynn as his national security adviser, now suggesting he knew at the time that Flynn had lied to the FBI as well as to Vice President Mike Pence about his contacts with Russians during the presidential transition.That was a turnabout from his initial explanations that Flynn had to go because he hadn't been straight with Pence about those contacts.
Senate OKs tax bill as Trump, GOP near big legislative win
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans pushed a nearly $1.5 trillion tax bill through the Senate early Saturday after burst of eleventh-hour horse trading, as a party starved all year for a major legislative triumph took a giant step toward giving President Donald Trump one of his top priorities by Christmas."Big bills are rarely popular.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans pushed a nearly $1.5 trillion tax bill through the Senate early Saturday after burst of eleventh-hour horse trading, as a party starved all year for a major legislative triumph took a giant step toward giving President Donald Trump one of his top priorities by Christmas."Big bills are rarely popular.