Democrats threaten Inslee with special session over state's reopening plan
A group of state lawmakers, led by a Pierce County Democrat, sent a scathing letter to Gov. Jay Inslee Thursday threatening to call a special legislative session if he doesn't reconsider the state's reopening plan.
A group of state lawmakers, led by a Pierce County Democrat, sent a scathing letter to Gov. Jay Inslee Thursday threatening to call a special legislative session if he doesn't reconsider the state's reopening plan.
Oversight board maintains Trump’s Facebook suspension, but scolds company for indefinite ban
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
Washington to allow 'vaccinated sections,' increasing capacity at sports arenas and other venues
Sporting and other entertainment venues that add "vaccinated sections" to their seating arrangements can increase their capacity by thousands of people, Gov. Jay Inslee's office confirmed Monday.
Sporting and other entertainment venues that add "vaccinated sections" to their seating arrangements can increase their capacity by thousands of people, Gov. Jay Inslee's office confirmed Monday.
Capital gains tax signed into law in Washington state
A new capital gains tax on high profit stocks, bonds and other assets was signed into law Tuesday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
A new capital gains tax on high profit stocks, bonds and other assets was signed into law Tuesday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
Inslee pauses COVID reopening plan; all counties to remain in their current phases
All counties in Washington state will remain in their current reopening phases for at least two more weeks, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday.
All counties in Washington state will remain in their current reopening phases for at least two more weeks, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday.
Deputy Seattle mayor Casey Sixkiller announces bid for mayor
Casey Sixkiller, a deputy mayor of Seattle, has joined more than a dozen people vying for the city's top job.
Casey Sixkiller, a deputy mayor of Seattle, has joined more than a dozen people vying for the city's top job.
‘They’re not going to be a party’: Bush warns GOP against ‘White Anglo-Saxon Protestantism’ exclusivity
Former President George W. Bush repeated his criticism of the Republican Party, warning members the GOP will cease to exist if they choose to isolate themselves from other races and cultures.
Former President George W. Bush repeated his criticism of the Republican Party, warning members the GOP will cease to exist if they choose to isolate themselves from other races and cultures.
‘We followed bin Laden to the gates of hell — and we got him’: Biden reflects on 10th anniversary of raid
On Sunday, President Joe Biden marked 10 years since Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Special Forces by releasing a statement, reflecting on one of the biggest accomplishments of the Obama administration.
On Sunday, President Joe Biden marked 10 years since Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Special Forces by releasing a statement, reflecting on one of the biggest accomplishments of the Obama administration.
'It’s safe. It’s effective. It’s free': Obama encourages youth vaccinations with TikTok PSA
Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.
Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.
Hard-hit Point Roberts community asks for vaccine-sharing with Canadian neighbors
The request comes after the fire chief of Point Roberts, a small Washington enclave connected to B.C., wrote a letter to officials outlining why it would benefit a community that's been hard-hit by the border closure.
The request comes after the fire chief of Point Roberts, a small Washington enclave connected to B.C., wrote a letter to officials outlining why it would benefit a community that's been hard-hit by the border closure.
President Biden marks 100th day in office in Georgia pushing new spending plan
President Joe Biden emphasized how important Georgia was in helping push his administration's agenda in his first 100 days in office by spending the day in the state, meeting with former President Jimmy Carter and holding a rally in metro Atlanta.
President Joe Biden emphasized how important Georgia was in helping push his administration's agenda in his first 100 days in office by spending the day in the state, meeting with former President Jimmy Carter and holding a rally in metro Atlanta.
Russell Wilson, Ciara give $35k to Seattle middle school students
Seattle's power couple Russell Wilson and Ciara have donated $35,000 to middle schoolers in Seattle to encourage them to start saving.
Seattle's power couple Russell Wilson and Ciara have donated $35,000 to middle schoolers in Seattle to encourage them to start saving.
Seahawks say everything's fine with Wilson after speculation about future in Seattle
Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider spent Wednesday talking about their relationship with their starting quarterback after months of silence on the subject.
Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider spent Wednesday talking about their relationship with their starting quarterback after months of silence on the subject.
Newhouse draws GOP challengers after impeachment vote
At least three Republicans have said they will challenge central Washington GOP Rep. Dan Newhouse over his vote to impeach President Donald Trump.
At least three Republicans have said they will challenge central Washington GOP Rep. Dan Newhouse over his vote to impeach President Donald Trump.
What Minneapolis police can learn from Seattle's experience with the DOJ
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan believes SPD has benefited from its nearly decade long oversight by the federal government, but says it is time to let Seattle move on.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan believes SPD has benefited from its nearly decade long oversight by the federal government, but says it is time to let Seattle move on.
Lawsuit filed to block new Washington capital gains tax
The conservative Freedom Foundation filed the lawsuit on behalf of five individuals and one couple, claiming the 7 percent tax on gains above $250,000 is an unconstitutional income tax.
The conservative Freedom Foundation filed the lawsuit on behalf of five individuals and one couple, claiming the 7 percent tax on gains above $250,000 is an unconstitutional income tax.
'It's like paying rent': Childcare in Washington ranked 8th most expensive in nation
Part of President Biden's proposal announced Wednesday would provide federal financial resources for childcare, which many parents and childcare workers alike say is much needed. That's especially true in Washington, which is ranked the 8th most expensive state in the country for childcare.
Part of President Biden's proposal announced Wednesday would provide federal financial resources for childcare, which many parents and childcare workers alike say is much needed. That's especially true in Washington, which is ranked the 8th most expensive state in the country for childcare.
Biden's first 100 days: A look at what the president has done since taking office
Though the 100-day mark is a self-imposed milestone with no real consequence, Biden is likely to take a victory lap on the many campaign promises he’s been able to keep so far.
Though the 100-day mark is a self-imposed milestone with no real consequence, Biden is likely to take a victory lap on the many campaign promises he’s been able to keep so far.
Biden address to Congress: President pushes policy goals, says US ‘turning peril into possibility’
President Joe Biden is set to give his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday evening. Here's what he's expected to cover.
President Joe Biden is set to give his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday evening. Here's what he's expected to cover.
Washington state facing shutdowns, Phase rollbacks as coronavirus cases rise
When the coronavirus pandemic hit the Pacific Northwest states of Oregon and Washington, their governors quickly reacted with shutdowns. Now they are about to impose new restrictions again as infections and hospitalizations rise to alarming levels.
When the coronavirus pandemic hit the Pacific Northwest states of Oregon and Washington, their governors quickly reacted with shutdowns. Now they are about to impose new restrictions again as infections and hospitalizations rise to alarming levels.