‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year
Merriam-Webster has announced its word of the year, which happens to be an idea that both sides of the political spectrum agree on.
Merriam-Webster has announced its word of the year, which happens to be an idea that both sides of the political spectrum agree on.
TikTok divestment law upheld by federal court
TikTok is now another step closer to potentially being banned in the U.S.
TikTok is now another step closer to potentially being banned in the U.S.
WA lawmakers look to fix local ferry crisis
One of the many goals of Washington lawmakers this next legislative session is getting more ferries on the water around Puget Sound.
One of the many goals of Washington lawmakers this next legislative session is getting more ferries on the water around Puget Sound.
WA state lawmaker to discuss school safety funding
School safety is once again top of mind for Washington lawmakers, with one senator creating several pre-filed bills to protect local districts.
School safety is once again top of mind for Washington lawmakers, with one senator creating several pre-filed bills to protect local districts.
With WA billions in the hole in the coming years, some Democrats are weighing a wealth tax
The hope of bipartisanship is high for the upcoming session, but Washington lawmakers are facing a financial cliffhanger going into 2025.
The hope of bipartisanship is high for the upcoming session, but Washington lawmakers are facing a financial cliffhanger going into 2025.
Democrats expand power in WA state legislature
As lawmakers head back to Olympia for 2025, the projection is that Washington will be short billions of dollars to operate in the coming years. Some lawmakers say the government needs to be smarter about how they spend taxpayer dollars, while others say more taxes could be the answer.
As lawmakers head back to Olympia for 2025, the projection is that Washington will be short billions of dollars to operate in the coming years. Some lawmakers say the government needs to be smarter about how they spend taxpayer dollars, while others say more taxes could be the answer.
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramswamy meet with lawmakers
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramswamy were on Capitol Hill on Thursday to discuss their ideas to slash wasteful government spending.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramswamy were on Capitol Hill on Thursday to discuss their ideas to slash wasteful government spending.
House shuts down efforts to release Matt Gaetz ethics report
The House has shut down Democrats’ efforts to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
The House has shut down Democrats’ efforts to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Trump nominates Fiserv CEO Bisignano for Social Security commissioner
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his nomination of Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano for Social Security Administration commissioner.
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his nomination of Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano for Social Security Administration commissioner.
Final COVID report leaves House divided
The House committee is wrapping up its 2-year investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, but not everyone feels like their questions are being answered.
The House committee is wrapping up its 2-year investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, but not everyone feels like their questions are being answered.
Congress tackles airline 'junk fees'
Just days after a record-breaking Thanksgiving travel season, airlines are facing growing questions from lawmakers about rising airfares.
Just days after a record-breaking Thanksgiving travel season, airlines are facing growing questions from lawmakers about rising airfares.
Environmentalists worry of Amazon's nuclear power investment
Lawmakers say Amazon's investment to expand nuclear power at Hanford may be best for the state.
Lawmakers say Amazon's investment to expand nuclear power at Hanford may be best for the state.
Seattle councilmember Tammy Morales resigns, cites concerns over Council
Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales announced her resignation on Wednesday, citing that she is worried about the future of the Council's institution.
Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales announced her resignation on Wednesday, citing that she is worried about the future of the Council's institution.
Will Governor DeSantis become Secretary DeSantis?
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Motion filed to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea's president is facing growing calls to resign after he declared Martial Law and reversed it hours later.
South Korea's president is facing growing calls to resign after he declared Martial Law and reversed it hours later.
Seattle councilmember Tammy Morales resigns, cites concerns over Council
Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales announced her resignation on Wednesday, citing that she is worried about the future of the Council's institution.
Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales announced her resignation on Wednesday, citing that she is worried about the future of the Council's institution.
WA Gov. Inslee imposes state spending freeze
Gov. Inslee issued a directive on Tuesday, commanding state agencies put a hold on hiring certain positions. This includes positions not related to public safety or other non-discretionary activities.
Gov. Inslee issued a directive on Tuesday, commanding state agencies put a hold on hiring certain positions. This includes positions not related to public safety or other non-discretionary activities.
Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister withdraws from President-elect Trump's DEA nomination
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said he's withdrawing from consideration after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to head the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said he's withdrawing from consideration after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to head the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Trump signals bold shift in foreign policy before taking office
From tariff threats and hardball border policies to pulling back support from overseas wars, the Trump administration is vowing to usher in a new era when it comes to foreign policy.
From tariff threats and hardball border policies to pulling back support from overseas wars, the Trump administration is vowing to usher in a new era when it comes to foreign policy.
School security bills filed ahead of 2025 legislative session
Two bills filed this week call for a new grant program and emergency response systems in public schools statewide.
Two bills filed this week call for a new grant program and emergency response systems in public schools statewide.



















