Washington AG’s office, DSHS fined for evidence withholding
The Washington attorney general’s office and Department of Social and Health Services have been fined $200,000 — and could pay hundreds of thousands more in legal fees — for what a judge called “egregious” and “cavalier” withholding of evidence in an ongoing lawsuit.
The Washington attorney general’s office and Department of Social and Health Services have been fined $200,000 — and could pay hundreds of thousands more in legal fees — for what a judge called “egregious” and “cavalier” withholding of evidence in an ongoing lawsuit.
UK Republicans call for an end to monarchy, want coronation to be the last
UK Republicans argue that the monarchy is outdated and undemocratic, and that the country should be a republic with an elected head of state. The call for a republic has gained momentum in recent years.
UK Republicans argue that the monarchy is outdated and undemocratic, and that the country should be a republic with an elected head of state. The call for a republic has gained momentum in recent years.
Never-before-seen photos show White House on day Osama bin Laden was killed
While many have likely seen the “Situation Room" photo during the killing of Osama bin Laden, several newly-released pictures have been published showing key moments inside the White House.
While many have likely seen the “Situation Room" photo during the killing of Osama bin Laden, several newly-released pictures have been published showing key moments inside the White House.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee announces he will not seek 4th term
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday that he would not seek re-election after serving three terms as governor: “We’ve made Washington a beacon for progress for the nation. I’m ready to pass the torch."
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday that he would not seek re-election after serving three terms as governor: “We’ve made Washington a beacon for progress for the nation. I’m ready to pass the torch."
Washington creates missing Indigenous people cold case unit
A new unit aimed at solving cold cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people will be established in Washington state, a result of the latest law to address a decades-long crisis.
A new unit aimed at solving cold cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people will be established in Washington state, a result of the latest law to address a decades-long crisis.
Trump can't block Mike Pence from testifying before grand jury, appeals court rules
Pence was subpoenaed to testify earlier this year, but lawyers for Trump objected, citing executive privilege concerns.
Pence was subpoenaed to testify earlier this year, but lawyers for Trump objected, citing executive privilege concerns.
King Charles III's coronation part of long evolution for Queen Camilla
Camilla was long reviled as the other woman in Charles' marriage to Diana. After years of being torn apart by the tabloids, the 75-year-old has won over much of the British public with her down-to-earth humor and charitable work.
Camilla was long reviled as the other woman in Charles' marriage to Diana. After years of being torn apart by the tabloids, the 75-year-old has won over much of the British public with her down-to-earth humor and charitable work.
Katy Perry hopes to bring 'light and love' to King Charles’ coronation concert
"I'm just so grateful to be asked for these moments and that I have the songs to I think support them," Katy Perry said of King Charles III's coronation concert.
"I'm just so grateful to be asked for these moments and that I have the songs to I think support them," Katy Perry said of King Charles III's coronation concert.
Biden officially launches 2024 presidential campaign
President Joe Biden formally announced on Tuesday that he's running for reelection, asking voters to give him more time to "finish the job."
President Joe Biden formally announced on Tuesday that he's running for reelection, asking voters to give him more time to "finish the job."
King Charles III rushing to make a mark as UK’s new ruler
With his coronation less than two weeks away, King Charles III and Buckingham Palace are working swiftly to show the new king at work, including staging his first overseas state visit.
With his coronation less than two weeks away, King Charles III and Buckingham Palace are working swiftly to show the new king at work, including staging his first overseas state visit.
2024 presidential election: Biden expected to tap Julie Rodriguez to run campaign
Biden has yet to formally launch his reelection campaign, but Julie Rodriguez -- who's the granddaughter of labor leader Cesar Chavez and labor activist Helen Fabela Chávez -- is expected to manage it.
Biden has yet to formally launch his reelection campaign, but Julie Rodriguez -- who's the granddaughter of labor leader Cesar Chavez and labor activist Helen Fabela Chávez -- is expected to manage it.
DA Alvin Bragg, House Republicans end fight over Donald Trump's criminal case
House Republicans started scrutinizing Bragg’s investigation into Donald Trump weeks before he was indicted on 34 criminal charges.
House Republicans started scrutinizing Bragg’s investigation into Donald Trump weeks before he was indicted on 34 criminal charges.
Gov. Inslee expected to sign legislation banning semi-automatic weapons
A bill that will ban the sale, manufacture and import of assault weapons in Washington is one signature away from becoming law, sparking an uptick in gun sales, according to local gun stores.
A bill that will ban the sale, manufacture and import of assault weapons in Washington is one signature away from becoming law, sparking an uptick in gun sales, according to local gun stores.
President Joe Biden expected to announce 2024 reelection campaign next week
That's according to three people who have been briefed on the discussions and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.
That's according to three people who have been briefed on the discussions and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.
Bill to permanently allow cocktails to go passes WA Senate, now heading to Gov. Inslee's desk
A bill that would permanently allow cocktails to-go from restaurants and distilleries was approved by the state senate, and is now heading to Governor Jay Inslee’s desk for signature.
A bill that would permanently allow cocktails to-go from restaurants and distilleries was approved by the state senate, and is now heading to Governor Jay Inslee’s desk for signature.
King Charles’ coronation to include more than 6,000 troops
Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said it would be “a spectacular and fitting tribute" to the monarch, who is also commander-in-chief of the U.K. armed forces.
Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said it would be “a spectacular and fitting tribute" to the monarch, who is also commander-in-chief of the U.K. armed forces.
Mayor Harrell announces proposal to innovate Seattle's industrial and maritime strategy
Mayor Bruce Harrell announced new legislation to update Seattle’s industrial lands policy with the goal of creating thousands of new career and housing opportunities in the next 20 years.
Mayor Bruce Harrell announced new legislation to update Seattle’s industrial lands policy with the goal of creating thousands of new career and housing opportunities in the next 20 years.
Inslee signs bill to strengthen prosecution of hate crimes
Beginning in July, hate crimes will be classified as crimes against a person – including assaults that do not end in physical injury.
Beginning in July, hate crimes will be classified as crimes against a person – including assaults that do not end in physical injury.
Biden ends COVID-19 national emergency after Congress acts
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
Will Donald Trump attend his rape trial? Judge wants to know
A federal judge wants to know if ex-President Donald Trump plans to attend a New York trial this month resulting from a columnist’s claims that he raped her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s.
A federal judge wants to know if ex-President Donald Trump plans to attend a New York trial this month resulting from a columnist’s claims that he raped her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s.