Microsoft, Trump administration clash over email searches
Federal agents persuaded a judge to issue a warrant for a Microsoft email account they suspected was used for drug trafficking.
Federal agents persuaded a judge to issue a warrant for a Microsoft email account they suspected was used for drug trafficking.
Ed Murray: I will not run a write-in campaign for Seattle mayor
SEATTLE -- Ed Murray on Thursday announced that he will not run a write-in campaign in an effort to stay in the race for Seattle mayor."Make no mistake.
SEATTLE -- Ed Murray on Thursday announced that he will not run a write-in campaign in an effort to stay in the race for Seattle mayor."Make no mistake.
Seattle mayor: The withdrawal of sex abuse lawsuit vindicates me
SEATTLE -- Seattle Mayor Ed Murray says he believes the withdrawal of a lawsuit filed against him alleging sexual abuse in the 1980s vindicates him.The mayor made the statement at a news conference Wednesday in response to his accuser's lawyer, Lincoln Beauregard, filing a motion to dismiss the lawsuit.
SEATTLE -- Seattle Mayor Ed Murray says he believes the withdrawal of a lawsuit filed against him alleging sexual abuse in the 1980s vindicates him.The mayor made the statement at a news conference Wednesday in response to his accuser's lawyer, Lincoln Beauregard, filing a motion to dismiss the lawsuit.
Bennett talks Kaepernick, Wilson and 'Things That Make White People Uncomfortable'
SEATTLE – Yes, Michael Bennett thinks Colin Kaepernick is unemployed because of race and politics.Yes, he likes Russell Wilson just fine.And yes, he spent part of his offseason working on a book called “Things That Make White People Uncomfortable.”Bennett wasted little time in his first press conference of Seattle Seahawks minicamp tackling a number of controversial topics that have swirled around the team in the offseason, including applauding coach Pete Carroll for taking a long look at Kaepernick even as the rest of the NFL decided it wanted little to do with the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback.“There is no logical explanation,” Bennett said. “There’s the elephant in the room why Kaepernick isn’t signed, and I think most people know why.
SEATTLE – Yes, Michael Bennett thinks Colin Kaepernick is unemployed because of race and politics.Yes, he likes Russell Wilson just fine.And yes, he spent part of his offseason working on a book called “Things That Make White People Uncomfortable.”Bennett wasted little time in his first press conference of Seattle Seahawks minicamp tackling a number of controversial topics that have swirled around the team in the offseason, including applauding coach Pete Carroll for taking a long look at Kaepernick even as the rest of the NFL decided it wanted little to do with the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback.“There is no logical explanation,” Bennett said. “There’s the elephant in the room why Kaepernick isn’t signed, and I think most people know why.
Sherman says he wants to retire a Seahawk, calls reports of dissension 'a joke'
SEATTLE – Richard Sherman worked Wednesday to downplay much of the controversy that has surrounded him this offseason, telling reporters at a VMAC press conference that he’s happy with his teammates and coaches and never expected to be traded.Speaking after the first day of the Seattle Seahawks’ minicamp, Sherman said he hopes to play out the rest of his career in a Seahawks’ uniform.“I would definitely like to retire a Seahawk and finish my career here,” Sherman said. “We started something special, and I think it’d be best to end something special here.“This is a great city.
SEATTLE – Richard Sherman worked Wednesday to downplay much of the controversy that has surrounded him this offseason, telling reporters at a VMAC press conference that he’s happy with his teammates and coaches and never expected to be traded.Speaking after the first day of the Seattle Seahawks’ minicamp, Sherman said he hopes to play out the rest of his career in a Seahawks’ uniform.“I would definitely like to retire a Seahawk and finish my career here,” Sherman said. “We started something special, and I think it’d be best to end something special here.“This is a great city.
Melania Trump, son Barron move into the White House
President Donald Trump's wife, Melania, has made it official. She and their young son have moved into the White House.
President Donald Trump's wife, Melania, has made it official. She and their young son have moved into the White House.
Survey: Top CEOs still back some of Trump policy priorities
Leading U.S. CEOs remain supportive of some of President Donald Trump's policy initiatives despite his still-hazy plan for cutting taxes and recent actions by Trump that have intensified attention on federal investigations of his campaign.
Leading U.S. CEOs remain supportive of some of President Donald Trump's policy initiatives despite his still-hazy plan for cutting taxes and recent actions by Trump that have intensified attention on federal investigations of his campaign.
White House says President Trump will not claim executive privilege to block Comey testimony
The White House says President Donald Trump will not assert executive privilege to try to block testimony by fired FBI Director James Comey.
The White House says President Donald Trump will not assert executive privilege to try to block testimony by fired FBI Director James Comey.
Trump's proposed budget puts quake-warning, tsunami-monitoring systems on chopping block
President Donald Trump is under fire from environmentalists in the Puget Sound over his 2018 budget proposal that would slash $137 million from the U.S. Geological Survey. That would mean cutting funding for the earthquake early warning system, tsunami research and monitoring, and weather forecasting.
President Donald Trump is under fire from environmentalists in the Puget Sound over his 2018 budget proposal that would slash $137 million from the U.S. Geological Survey. That would mean cutting funding for the earthquake early warning system, tsunami research and monitoring, and weather forecasting.
Trump honors fallen and families in Memorial Day address
President Donald Trump on Monday expressed the nation's "boundless" gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice paid by Americans defending the United States, dedicating his first Memorial Day address as commander in chief to a top Cabinet secretary and two other families who lost loved ones.
President Donald Trump on Monday expressed the nation's "boundless" gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice paid by Americans defending the United States, dedicating his first Memorial Day address as commander in chief to a top Cabinet secretary and two other families who lost loved ones.
Richard Sherman keeps promise to send Virginia high school student to college
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman is making good on a promise he made a year ago to send a Virginia high school student to college if she made honor roll during her senior year.
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman is making good on a promise he made a year ago to send a Virginia high school student to college if she made honor roll during her senior year.
Trump urges Mideast nations to drive out 'Islamic extremism'
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Donald Trump on Sunday implored Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries to extinguish "Islamic extremism" emanating from the region, describing a "battle between good and evil" rather than a clash between the West and Islam.In a pointed departure from his predecessor, Trump all but promised he would not publicly admonish Mideast rulers for human rights violations and oppressive reigns."We are not here to lecture — we are not here to tell other people how to live, what to do, who to be, or how to worship," Trump said, speaking in an ornate room in the Saudi capital. "Instead, we are here to offer partnership — based on shared interests and values — to pursue a better future for us all."The president's address was the centerpiece of his two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, his first overseas trip since his January swearing-in.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Donald Trump on Sunday implored Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries to extinguish "Islamic extremism" emanating from the region, describing a "battle between good and evil" rather than a clash between the West and Islam.In a pointed departure from his predecessor, Trump all but promised he would not publicly admonish Mideast rulers for human rights violations and oppressive reigns."We are not here to lecture — we are not here to tell other people how to live, what to do, who to be, or how to worship," Trump said, speaking in an ornate room in the Saudi capital. "Instead, we are here to offer partnership — based on shared interests and values — to pursue a better future for us all."The president's address was the centerpiece of his two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, his first overseas trip since his January swearing-in.
Filing deadline: Who is running for Seattle mayor?
SEATTLE -- After months of candidacy announcements and "who is running" speculation, Seattleites will know officially Friday who will be on the ballot for Seattle's mayor.Friday is the filing deadline for mayoral candidates.
SEATTLE -- After months of candidacy announcements and "who is running" speculation, Seattleites will know officially Friday who will be on the ballot for Seattle's mayor.Friday is the filing deadline for mayoral candidates.
State politicians to get raises
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A citizen commission that sets elected officials' salaries has voted to increase pay for Washington lawmakers by 2 percent annually for the next two years.The salary commission voted to approve the raises Wednesday, The News Tribune reported.Currently, a rank-and-file member of the state Legislature makes $46,839 per year.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A citizen commission that sets elected officials' salaries has voted to increase pay for Washington lawmakers by 2 percent annually for the next two years.The salary commission voted to approve the raises Wednesday, The News Tribune reported.Currently, a rank-and-file member of the state Legislature makes $46,839 per year.
Trump say it's possible he could pick FBI head by next week
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Saturday that "we can make a fast decision" on a new FBI director, possibly by late next week, before he leaves on his first foreign trip since taking office."Even that is possible," he told reporters when asked whether he could announce his nominee by Friday, when he is scheduled to leave for the Mideast and Europe.At least five candidates to be the bureau's director were in line Saturday for the first interviews with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and his deputy, Rod Rosenstein, at Justice Department headquarters.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Saturday that "we can make a fast decision" on a new FBI director, possibly by late next week, before he leaves on his first foreign trip since taking office."Even that is possible," he told reporters when asked whether he could announce his nominee by Friday, when he is scheduled to leave for the Mideast and Europe.At least five candidates to be the bureau's director were in line Saturday for the first interviews with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and his deputy, Rod Rosenstein, at Justice Department headquarters.
Former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan to run for Seattle mayor
Former United States Attorney Jenny Durkan will announce her candidacy for Seattle mayor Friday.
Former United States Attorney Jenny Durkan will announce her candidacy for Seattle mayor Friday.
WATCH: Russell Wilson reads emotional Mother's Day note -- not knowing mom is listening
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson sat down with ESPN to read an emotional note about his mom, just ahead of Mother's Day.What he didn't know is that his mom, Tammy, was listening to him read the note in the room next door.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson sat down with ESPN to read an emotional note about his mom, just ahead of Mother's Day.What he didn't know is that his mom, Tammy, was listening to him read the note in the room next door.
Richard Sherman trade talks are over, Pete Carroll says
SEATTLE -- Richard Sherman trade talks are over.That's according to Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll who spoke to 710 ESPN Seattle on Thursday.When asked if trade talks were over, Carroll told the station "yes" and that he doesn't think anyone can make a "worthwhile" offer.
SEATTLE -- Richard Sherman trade talks are over.That's according to Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll who spoke to 710 ESPN Seattle on Thursday.When asked if trade talks were over, Carroll told the station "yes" and that he doesn't think anyone can make a "worthwhile" offer.
Trump's first 100 days: A president's very public education
WASHINGTON — Health care is complicated.
WASHINGTON — Health care is complicated.