Elon Musk takes 9 percent stake in Twitter, becoming biggest shareholder
The goal of Elon Musk's 73.5 million share purchase -- worth about $3 billion -- is not clear.
The goal of Elon Musk's 73.5 million share purchase -- worth about $3 billion -- is not clear.
Biden commissions USS Delaware, a nuclear attack submarine
President Biden said the submarine would enhance national security, though he made no reference to the global turmoil from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
President Biden said the submarine would enhance national security, though he made no reference to the global turmoil from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Mayor's Office to begin search for Seattle Police Chief in April
Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Thursday that a nationwide search for the next permanent Seattle Police Chief will officially start in April.
Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Thursday that a nationwide search for the next permanent Seattle Police Chief will officially start in April.
Jen Psaki reportedly set to leave White House for MSNBC gig in May
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is planning to leave her post from within the Biden administration to join MSNBC allegedly in May.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is planning to leave her post from within the Biden administration to join MSNBC allegedly in May.
Inslee signs law intended to reduce hazing incidents after WSU freshman's death
After Washington State University freshman Sam Martinez died from alcohol poisoning after a fraternity event in 2019, his parents became determined to prevent similar tragedies.
After Washington State University freshman Sam Martinez died from alcohol poisoning after a fraternity event in 2019, his parents became determined to prevent similar tragedies.
Biden seeks more COVID-19 funds from Congress, receives 2nd booster
President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.
President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.
'We can't wait until the 22nd century'; Gov. Inslee says Biden's 2023 budget shortchanges Hanford cleanup
Washington Governor Jay Inslee disapproves of President Biden's 2023 budget, saying it cuts too much from the state's ongoing Hanford nuclear cleanup project.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee disapproves of President Biden's 2023 budget, saying it cuts too much from the state's ongoing Hanford nuclear cleanup project.
Judge: Trump 'likely' committed crime around Capitol riot, OKs release of emails
A federal judge has ordered the release of more than 100 emails from Trump adviser John Eastman to the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
A federal judge has ordered the release of more than 100 emails from Trump adviser John Eastman to the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Biden calls for Putin's removal: 'For God's sake, this man cannot remain in power'
President Joe Biden said Saturday that Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” dramatically escalating the rhetoric against the Russian leader after his brutal invasion of Ukraine.
President Joe Biden said Saturday that Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” dramatically escalating the rhetoric against the Russian leader after his brutal invasion of Ukraine.
Recent shooting death leads to removal of large Seattle encampment that always comes back
A troublesome homeless camp that’s been the source of several violent crimes near Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood was cleared again on Friday. It’s part of a campaign led by the Mayor’s office to remove encampments that have been declared a public safety hazard and an obstruction.
A troublesome homeless camp that’s been the source of several violent crimes near Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood was cleared again on Friday. It’s part of a campaign led by the Mayor’s office to remove encampments that have been declared a public safety hazard and an obstruction.
Mark Meadows urged by Supreme Court justice's wife to overturn 2020 election, report says
Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent weeks of text messages imploring White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to act to overturn the 2020 presidential election — furthering then-President Donald Trump’s lies that the free and fair vote was marred by nonexistent fraud.
Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent weeks of text messages imploring White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to act to overturn the 2020 presidential election — furthering then-President Donald Trump’s lies that the free and fair vote was marred by nonexistent fraud.
Washington Insurance Commissioner extends COVID-19 emergency orders to April 28
Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is extending two COVID-19 emergency orders through April 28, according to Thursday press release.
Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is extending two COVID-19 emergency orders through April 28, according to Thursday press release.
Gov. Inslee signs bills tightening gun rules
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a package of bills Wednesday tightening the state’s gun laws, including a measure that bans the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a package of bills Wednesday tightening the state’s gun laws, including a measure that bans the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
European authorities continue to seize superyachts belonging to Russian oligarchs
Authorities in Gibraltar seized a superyacht belonging to a notorious Russian billionaire on March 21, local media reported.
Authorities in Gibraltar seized a superyacht belonging to a notorious Russian billionaire on March 21, local media reported.
Biden to add Poland to NATO trip, White House says
Poland, which neighbors Ukraine, has taken in more than 2 million refugees from the fighting.
Poland, which neighbors Ukraine, has taken in more than 2 million refugees from the fighting.
New bill seeks to recognize 911 dispatchers as first responders
A new bill is seeking to recognize 911 dispatchers as first responders.
A new bill is seeking to recognize 911 dispatchers as first responders.
Inslee signs rollback of police reform bill focusing on use-of-force, detaining suspects
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill Thursday rolling back part of the state’s sweeping police reform legislation from last year after law enforcement and key Democratic lawmakers agreed the original bill went too far.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill Thursday rolling back part of the state’s sweeping police reform legislation from last year after law enforcement and key Democratic lawmakers agreed the original bill went too far.
Trump appears to rule out Pence as running mate for potential 2024 bid
Trump signaled he would pick a running mate other than Mike Pence if he runs again in 2024, telling the Washington Examiner: “I don’t think the people would accept it.”
Trump signaled he would pick a running mate other than Mike Pence if he runs again in 2024, telling the Washington Examiner: “I don’t think the people would accept it.”
North Korea's latest weapons launch ends in failure, South Korea says
South Korea's military says North Korea’s latest weapons launch apparently ended in failure.
South Korea's military says North Korea’s latest weapons launch apparently ended in failure.
Biden to talk Ukraine with NATO in Europe, White House says
Biden will meet with NATO and European leaders in Brussels on March 24.
Biden will meet with NATO and European leaders in Brussels on March 24.