Blue Origin reveals Jeff Bezos flight details

Jeff Bezos' July 20th flight will mark the 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Handling of Mayor Durkan’s missing texts brings $5M claims against Seattle

Two now-former public records officers who blew the whistle about Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan’s missing text messages have each filed $5 million claims against the city, saying they faced retaliation and felt compelled to resign.

US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says

President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.

Trump files class-action lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter and Google

Donald Trump announced Wednesday he was serving as lead plaintiff in the class-action suits, claiming he has been wrongfully censored by the companies.

Gov. Inslee declares wildfire state of emergency, issues limited burn ban

Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday declared a state of emergency throughout Washington relating to the growing risk of wildfires, including a statewide prohibition on most outdoor and agricultural burning through Sept. 30.

Amid delta variant rise, Biden outlines latest plan to increase COVID-19 vaccinations

President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.

Amazon begins new chapter as Jeff Bezos hands over CEO role

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stepped down as CEO on Monday, handing over the reins as the company navigates the challenges of a world fighting to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.

Biden says US is in 'better place' despite COVID-19 pandemic in July 4 address

“Today, all across this nation, we can say with confidence: America is coming back together,” Biden declared Sunday as he hosted more than 1,000 guests for a July Fourth celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.

Biden encourages pay raises for teachers

“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.

America misses Biden's COVID-19 vaccination goal on Independence Day

The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.

Biden holds naturalization ceremony at White House ahead of July 4

President Joe Biden will welcome 21 immigrants as the newest United States citizens in a ceremony in the East Room beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Inslee takes reopening tour of Seattle
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The governor raised the Washington Ready flag atop the Space Needle before heading to Pike Place Market to throw fish.

Dr. Jill Biden makes Vogue cover for 1st time as first lady in August issue

Dr. Jill Biden is on the cover of Vogue Magazine’s August issue and spoke of her unending list of duties and the many more new tasks she hopes to accomplish during her time as first lady.

Most COVID-19 restrictions set to end in Washington state

Since May, all of the state’s 39 counties have been in the third phase of a four-stage reopening plan, with indoor capacity limited at 50%. On June 30, businesses across the state can resume normal operations.

Trump's company could face criminal charges in New York City

Manhattan prosecutors have informed Donald Trump’s company that it could soon face criminal charges stemming from a long-running investigation into the former president’s business dealings.

Inslee extends eviction moratorium to Sept. 30

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday he was extending the state’s eviction moratorium to Sept. 30, with some modifications, to ensure that federal COVID-19 relief funds intended for rental assistance are able to be accessed in time.

Lawsuit filed over eviction moratorium
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Landlords say they've had to dip into retirement savings because of the state's eviction moratorium.