WSDOT continues work to remove camps from state right-of-ways
Homeless camps that sit near state roads and right-of-ways have been the targets of cleanups after millions of dollars in funding came in from the Legislature this year.
Homeless camps that sit near state roads and right-of-ways have been the targets of cleanups after millions of dollars in funding came in from the Legislature this year.
Biden urges voters to save American democracy from lies and violence
Six days before major midterm elections, President Joe Biden is imploring voters to save American democracy from Trump supporters' election-denying lies and the violence he says they have inspired.
Six days before major midterm elections, President Joe Biden is imploring voters to save American democracy from Trump supporters' election-denying lies and the violence he says they have inspired.
Trump lawyers saw Justice Thomas as 'key' to fighting 2020 election
The emails from December 2020 show the lawyers discussing ways to delay the certification of results in Georgia, a closely contested state won by Democrat Joe Biden.
The emails from December 2020 show the lawyers discussing ways to delay the certification of results in Georgia, a closely contested state won by Democrat Joe Biden.
Washington leaders slam proposed Albertsons, Kroger merger
Washington leaders are concerned by the proposed Albertsons-Kroger merger, saying it violates antitrust laws and could spell doom for shoppers and workers across the state.
Washington leaders are concerned by the proposed Albertsons-Kroger merger, saying it violates antitrust laws and could spell doom for shoppers and workers across the state.
Washington's COVID-19 state of emergency ends Monday
Washington state's COVID-19 state of emergency and remaining emergency proclamations will end Oct. 31.
Washington state's COVID-19 state of emergency and remaining emergency proclamations will end Oct. 31.
Will Trump return to Twitter? Musk says 'content moderation council' will decide
Lightly moderated "free speech" sites such as Gab and Parler serve as cautionary tales of what can happen when the guardrails are lowered.
Lightly moderated "free speech" sites such as Gab and Parler serve as cautionary tales of what can happen when the guardrails are lowered.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell unveils plan to 'beautify' city, address graffiti
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on Thursday announced a plan to ‘beautify’ the city and clean up graffiti.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on Thursday announced a plan to ‘beautify’ the city and clean up graffiti.
Elon Musk: Won't let Twitter become 'free-for-all hellscape'
The message Musk sent to advertisers comes a day before his deadline to close his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter.
The message Musk sent to advertisers comes a day before his deadline to close his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter.
Trump returning to Iowa for midterm rally as he teases 2024 run
Returning to Iowa will likely further speculation about Trump's political future.
Returning to Iowa will likely further speculation about Trump's political future.
Biden targets bank overdraft, 'junk' fees as midterms near
Banks have long been criticized for the high fees they charge customers when their accounts go temporarily negative
Banks have long been criticized for the high fees they charge customers when their accounts go temporarily negative
VP Kamala Harris in Seattle to speak about EPA offering grants for electric school buses
Vice President Kamala Harris is in Seattle this week and she is scheduled to talk about the administration's investments in clean school buses, according to a release by her office.
Vice President Kamala Harris is in Seattle this week and she is scheduled to talk about the administration's investments in clean school buses, according to a release by her office.
Tyson Foods to pay WA $10.5M in price-fixing lawsuit
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that Tyson Foods, the largest chicken producer in the country, will pay the state $10.5 million to settle a lawsuit over price-fixing on chicken products.
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that Tyson Foods, the largest chicken producer in the country, will pay the state $10.5 million to settle a lawsuit over price-fixing on chicken products.
Rishi Sunak becomes UK prime minister after meeting with King Charles III
Rishi Sunak met at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday with the king, who had just accepted the resignation of Liz Truss. Sunak is the third Conservative prime minister this year.
Rishi Sunak met at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday with the king, who had just accepted the resignation of Liz Truss. Sunak is the third Conservative prime minister this year.
1st task in Trump Organization trial: Picking a neutral jury
Donald Trump’s company goes on trial Monday in a criminal tax case, and picking a neutral jury is the first big task of the court. The trial itself is expected to last at least four weeks.
Donald Trump’s company goes on trial Monday in a criminal tax case, and picking a neutral jury is the first big task of the court. The trial itself is expected to last at least four weeks.
Russia's defense chief makes unfounded claims of 'dirty bomb' provocation in Ukraine
A "dirty bomb" is a device that uses explosives to scatter nuclear waste.
A "dirty bomb" is a device that uses explosives to scatter nuclear waste.
Inside the subpoena: What the Jan. 6 panel wants from Trump
While the nine-member panel has already interviewed more than 1,000 people, many of them close to Trump, lawmakers say there are details that only he can confirm.
While the nine-member panel has already interviewed more than 1,000 people, many of them close to Trump, lawmakers say there are details that only he can confirm.
Elon Musk’s Twitter, Starlink ventures could face US national security review: report
A national security review could further delay Elon Musk's $44 billion bid to acquire Twitter.
A national security review could further delay Elon Musk's $44 billion bid to acquire Twitter.
AG: Gold mine in Okanogan County polluted waterways, penalties could cost millions
A federal judge ruled that a gold mining company, based in Okanogan County, committed thousands of violations under the Clean Water Act. Attorney General (AG) Bob Ferguson’s office is asking the court to require the company to remediate environmental damage from years of pollution, and pay upwards to millions of dollars in penalties.
A federal judge ruled that a gold mining company, based in Okanogan County, committed thousands of violations under the Clean Water Act. Attorney General (AG) Bob Ferguson’s office is asking the court to require the company to remediate environmental damage from years of pollution, and pay upwards to millions of dollars in penalties.
Biden to release up to 15 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve
President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve Wednesday as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations.
President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve Wednesday as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations.
Obama headed to battleground states to boost Dems before midterms
Democrats are trying to retain power in the face of widespread economic uncertainty and the traditional midterm headwinds against the party in power.
Democrats are trying to retain power in the face of widespread economic uncertainty and the traditional midterm headwinds against the party in power.