New CDC guidelines say most of Washington can go maskless

The Centers for Disease Control released new guidance on mask-wearing on Friday, and it suggests that the majority of Washingtonians can go maskless right now.

Gov. Inslee stands firm on gas tax despite complaints by west coast governors

Gov. Inslee is not backing down from an excise tax that would be levied against importers of gasoline produced in Washington, despite complaints by the Governors of Alaska, Idaho and Oregon.

CDC's COVID-19 mask guidelines to loosen Friday, AP sources say

The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Russia sanctions: A look at Biden administration's toughest penalties

The East-West faceoff over Ukraine has escalated dramatically, with Russian lawmakers authorizing President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside his country and President Joe Biden and European leaders responding by slapping sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks.

UN security council to hold emergency meeting amid Ukraine crisis

A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appears to be imminent, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine.

Truth Social, Trump's social media app, launches a year after Twitter ban

Former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social app was offered Monday on the Apple App store to a limited number of subscribers who preordered.

Washington mask mandate: Students will no longer have to wear masks as of March 21

Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Thursday that the indoor mask mandate would be lifted on March 21. This impacts restaurants, bars, gyms, churches, and schools. 

Biden: Infrastructure law to give $1B toward Great Lakes pollution cleanup

The infrastructure law will dedicate $1 billion toward Great Lakes cleanup and restoration, impacting several U.S. sites that have been deemed “areas of concern” for years.

‘Back to basics:’ Seattle Mayor Harrell outlines plans for homelessness crisis, policing, potholes

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said in his State of the City speech that he plans to go back to the basics, focusing on housing families, fixing potholes, keeping parks and sidewalks safe, and enforcing criminal laws.

Mayor Harrell promises a return to basics in State of the City address
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said in his State of the City speech that he plans to go back to the basics, focusing on housing families, fixing potholes, keeping parks and sidewalks safe, and enforcing criminal laws.

Seattle Mayor Harrell outlines plans for homelessness crisis, policing, potholes
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said in his State of the City speech that he plans to go back to the basics, focusing on housing families, fixing potholes, keeping parks and sidewalks safe, and enforcing criminal laws.

Trump's accounting firm says financial statements 'contain discrepancies,' aren't reliable

The accounting firm that prepared former President Donald Trump’s annual financial statements says the documents “should no longer be relied upon” after New York's attorney general said they regularly misstated the value of assets.

In call, Biden warns Putin of 'severe costs' of Ukraine invasion

President Joe Biden told Russia’s Vladimir Putin that invading Ukraine would cause “widespread human suffering” and that the West was committed to diplomacy to end the crisis but “equally prepared for other scenarios."

Hillary Clinton to speak at New York Democratic convention: report

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is slated to speak at the New York State Democratic Convention next week, according to sources who spoke to CNBC.

Republican lawmakers call on Inslee to end state mask mandates

A day after Gov. Jay Inslee announced the state would get rid of its outdoor mask mandate, Republican lawmakers are calling on the governor to get rid of the mask mandate completely. 

Seattle City Council approves up to $220k for hiring bonuses of SPD officers, dispatchers

The Seattle City Council passed legislation approving funds for pay bonuses for the Seattle Police Department in 2022, even though initially they said there were no funds for the bonuses.