NAACP decries 'targeted attacks' on controversial Lynnwood council member

The NAACP held a press conference Thursday to address the controversy around Lynnwood council member Joshua Binda, however the event turned into a yelling match.

Abortion is now legal in Iowa after judge blocks new ban

The judge’s decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law’s constitutionality.

Trump and his legal problems overshadow DeSantis campaigning in South Carolina

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a brief news conference Tuesday as part of a shift in strategy for his presidential campaign, but the governor took only four questions, almost all of which centered on the party’s front-runner Donald Trump.

GOP might stop FBI from moving headquarters in wake of agency's Trump probes

The shifting attitudes among Republican members of Congress toward the FBI underscore the way Trump’s personal grievances have become legislative policy.

Americans widely pessimistic about democracy in US, AP-NORC poll finds

Most people believe U.S. laws and policies on key issues don’t do a good job of representing what they want, including issues on the economy and abortion.

Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers

The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.

US House majority is in play next year after weak GOP midterm showing, recent Supreme Court ruling

The U.S. House majority is in play next year after an anemic showing by Republicans in the midterm elections and a surprise Supreme Court ruling that will likely bring two new safely Democratic districts.

TSA: Number of firearms found at SEA Airport security checkpoints up slightly

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recovered 58 firearms in carry-on luggage at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport so far this year, according to a new report from the agency.

Who is running for Washington state governor in 2024? Meet the candidates

The 2024 election is still more than a year away, but the field of hopefuls is beginning to fill up with several high-profile politicians announcing their bid for governor, including democrats Bob Ferguson and Hilary Franz.

Dave Reichert announces his run for Washington governor

A week after filing paperwork, former King County Sheriff and Congressman Dave Reichert has confirmed his run for Washington state governor.

Morning-after pill vending machines gain popularity at college campuses post-Roe

Since last November, a library at the University of Washington has featured a different kind of vending machine. It's stocked with ibuprofen, pregnancy tests and the morning-after pill.