Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild’ symptoms, WH says
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
Biden announces modest climate actions promising more to come
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
Gino Betts announced as new director of Seattle's Office of Police Accountability
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Gino Betts as the next director for the city's Office of Police Accountability (OPA).
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Gino Betts as the next director for the city's Office of Police Accountability (OPA).
Elon Musk: Mars civilization is 20-30 years after first landing
"Mars may be a fixer upper of a planet, but it has great potential," SpaceX founder Elon Musk said.
"Mars may be a fixer upper of a planet, but it has great potential," SpaceX founder Elon Musk said.
Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Secret Service for erased texts
The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol attack subpoenaed the Secret Service on Friday night for text messages agents reportedly deleted around Jan. 6, 2021, as the panel probes Donald Trump’s actions at the time of the deadly siege.
The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol attack subpoenaed the Secret Service on Friday night for text messages agents reportedly deleted around Jan. 6, 2021, as the panel probes Donald Trump’s actions at the time of the deadly siege.
AG: Contractor sentenced to jail for duping clients, exposing them to asbestos
Attorney General (AG) Bob Ferguson announced Friday that the owner of Above and Beyond Asbestos Removal in Bothell was sentenced to jail time and ordered to pay fines for posing as a licensed expert and exposing his clients to asbestos.
Attorney General (AG) Bob Ferguson announced Friday that the owner of Above and Beyond Asbestos Removal in Bothell was sentenced to jail time and ordered to pay fines for posing as a licensed expert and exposing his clients to asbestos.
Ivana Trump, mother of Ivanka, Donald, Jr. and Eric Trump, dies at 73
Ivana Trump, ex-wife of former President Donald Trump and mother of Ivanka, Donald Jr. and Eric Trump, has died.
Ivana Trump, ex-wife of former President Donald Trump and mother of Ivanka, Donald Jr. and Eric Trump, has died.
Seattle mayor, police chief announce $2M recruitment plan, but no cash incentive to keep officers
City officials said staffing with the Seattle Police Department is at its lowest levels in more than 30 years. More than 400 police officers have left since 2019, according to the city.
City officials said staffing with the Seattle Police Department is at its lowest levels in more than 30 years. More than 400 police officers have left since 2019, according to the city.
Washington Supreme Court to decide capital gains tax case
The Washington Supreme Court has agreed to review a decision by a lower court that overturned a new capital gains tax on high-profit stocks, bonds and other assets.
The Washington Supreme Court has agreed to review a decision by a lower court that overturned a new capital gains tax on high-profit stocks, bonds and other assets.
Bill Gates gives $20 billion to his foundation, asks other billionaires to 'step up'
Bill Gates said he hopes “others in positions of great wealth and privilege will step up in this moment too.”
Bill Gates said he hopes “others in positions of great wealth and privilege will step up in this moment too.”
Biden arrives in Mideast jittery about Iran nuclear program
President Biden starts the first visit to the Middle East of his presidency with a monumental task: assuring uneasy Israeli and Saudi Arabian officials that he is committed to preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power.
President Biden starts the first visit to the Middle East of his presidency with a monumental task: assuring uneasy Israeli and Saudi Arabian officials that he is committed to preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power.
Analysis finds Washington drivers could continue to see rise in gas prices after new law in 2023
A potentially dramatic hike in the cost of gasoline has Gov. Jay Inslee at odds with an analysis released Tuesday by the conservative-leaning Washington Policy Center (WPC).
A potentially dramatic hike in the cost of gasoline has Gov. Jay Inslee at odds with an analysis released Tuesday by the conservative-leaning Washington Policy Center (WPC).
Twitter sues to force Elon Musk to complete his $44B acquisition
Twitter said Tuesday it has sued Elon Musk to force him to complete the $44-billion acquisition of the social media company.
Twitter said Tuesday it has sued Elon Musk to force him to complete the $44-billion acquisition of the social media company.
AG Ferguson announces 3 Washington cold cases solved by DNA forensic genetic genealogy program
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Monday that three cold cases have been solved thanks to the office’s DNA forensic genetic genealogy program.
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Monday that three cold cases have been solved thanks to the office’s DNA forensic genetic genealogy program.
Army suspends retired three-star general over tweet sent to Jill Biden
Retired Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky, who now serves as an adviser, appeared to mock Jill Biden on social media. The Army later confirmed the suspension.
Retired Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky, who now serves as an adviser, appeared to mock Jill Biden on social media. The Army later confirmed the suspension.
Biden considering declaring health emergency for abortion access
President Joe Biden says he's considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access.
President Joe Biden says he's considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access.
Elon Musk calls off $44-billion deal to buy Twitter, says fake users 'wildly higher' than 5%
Elon Musk is calling off the $44-billion Twitter deal, accusing the company of "false and misleading representations" regarding fake accounts on the platform. But Twitter has vowed to fight.
Elon Musk is calling off the $44-billion Twitter deal, accusing the company of "false and misleading representations" regarding fake accounts on the platform. But Twitter has vowed to fight.
Biden signs order on protecting abortion access after Roe v. Wade overturned
After the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion, Biden encouraged Americans to "vote, vote, vote, vote" so a bill codifying Roe v. Wade can be passed.
After the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion, Biden encouraged Americans to "vote, vote, vote, vote" so a bill codifying Roe v. Wade can be passed.
Gates Foundation, women's tennis partnering on health issues
All sorts of requests reach the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, via all sorts of methods, but rarely does a meaningful entreaty come via LinkedIn message. That, though, is how Micky Lawler, the president of the WTA women’s professional tennis tour, first reached out to the group about a partnership during a sleepless pandemic night.
All sorts of requests reach the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, via all sorts of methods, but rarely does a meaningful entreaty come via LinkedIn message. That, though, is how Micky Lawler, the president of the WTA women’s professional tennis tour, first reached out to the group about a partnership during a sleepless pandemic night.
Elon Musk on birth of twins with top exec: 'Doing my best to help the underpopulation crisis'
Elon Musk acknowledged the overlapping pregnancies of two of his partners after the birth of his latest children — a set of twins.
Elon Musk acknowledged the overlapping pregnancies of two of his partners after the birth of his latest children — a set of twins.