Washington Gov. Jay Inslee tests positive for COVID-19 for a third time

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has tested positive for COVID-19 for the third time and is experiencing "very mild symptoms including a mild cough."

Biden targeting Trump's 'extremist movement' as he makes democracy standard in reelection bid

The president on Thursday will make his fourth in a series of presidential addresses about the state of democracy as he tries to remain in office amid low approval ratings and concern from voters about his age.

Seattle mayor releases 2023-24 budget proposal

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is following through with his campaign promise to prioritize affordable housing and public safety with the release today of his 2024 city budget.

Cassidy Hutchinson's book alleges Mark Meadows' suits smelled 'like a bonfire' from burning papers

A former aide in Donald Trump's White House says chief of staff Mark Meadows burned papers so often after the 2020 election his wife complained his suits smelled “like a bonfire.”

First Lady Jill Biden to arrive in Seattle
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First Lady Jill Biden will land in Seattle Thursday night to promote the White House's Cancer Moonshot initiative.

Donald Trump Jr.'s Twitter account hacked; X post claimed his father died

A now-deleted post from Donald Trump Jr.'s X (formerly Twitter) account said his father had passed away and that Trump Jr. would take over his bid for the presidency.

Donald Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban 'a terrible mistake,' inciting anger from key Republicans

The former president is facing criticism for refusing to commit to national abortion restrictions and for questioning Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' signing of a six-week ban on the procedure.

Prosecutors: No charges for former Seattle Mayor Durkan's deleted texts during 2020 protests

King County prosecutors announced they will not seek charges against former Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, former Police Chief Carmen Best and Fire Chief Harold Scoggins for allegedly deleting text messages during the 2020 racial justice protests.

Tuberville says House GOP must 'not waste time' with Biden impeachment

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., and other GOP senators have voiced skepticism about the House Republican impeachment effort against President Biden

AG sues nonprofit for misusing grants intended for BIPOC communities

Attorney General (AG) Bob Ferguson announced on Tuesday that his office is suing a nonprofit organization based in Vancouver. The lawsuit asserts that the organization's founder and executive director paid herself nearly $1 million in charitable grants intended to serve communities of color in southwest Washington.

US progresses prisoner exchange with Iran and release $6B in frozen Iranian funds

Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed off on the sanctions waivers late last week, a month after U.S. and Iranian officials said an agreement in principle was in place.

Biden pays respects at John McCain memorial to wrap up Vietnam visit

President Biden and leaders in Vietnam also met to speak about strengthening their partnership amid shared concerns about China's assertiveness in the Pacific.

Queen Elizabeth II remembered by UK on 1-year anniversary of her death

Queen Elizabeth II, who took the throne at the age of 25, was a respected figure whose presence helped unify Britain and its growth as a modern, multicultural nation.