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.
'It's about time': Harris, Pelosi make history flanking Biden during address to Congress
Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made history as the first two women to share the stage in Congress during a presidential address.
Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made history as the first two women to share the stage in Congress during a presidential address.
New sentences coming for 3rd-strikers convicted of robbery
Dozens of third-strike prisoners serving life without parole after second-degree robbery convictions are entitled to new sentencing hearings under a bill Gov. Jay Inslee signed Monday.
Dozens of third-strike prisoners serving life without parole after second-degree robbery convictions are entitled to new sentencing hearings under a bill Gov. Jay Inslee signed Monday.
State Sen. Joe Nguyen to run against Dow Constantine in King County Executive race
Three-term incumbent King County Executive Dow Constantine has a serious challenger to his re-election bid this year: State Sen. Joe Nguyen is running for the county's top job.
Three-term incumbent King County Executive Dow Constantine has a serious challenger to his re-election bid this year: State Sen. Joe Nguyen is running for the county's top job.
Recall election for Governor Gavin Newsom qualifies for California ballot
California Governor Gavin Newsom will face a recall election after the Republican-led effort to remove him from office reached its signature goal to qualify for the ballot on Monday, state officials reported.
California Governor Gavin Newsom will face a recall election after the Republican-led effort to remove him from office reached its signature goal to qualify for the ballot on Monday, state officials reported.
Ban on Native American mascots in Washington schools signed into law
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a bill to ban the use of Native American names, symbols and images as school mascots, logos and team names at most public schools in Washington.
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a bill to ban the use of Native American names, symbols and images as school mascots, logos and team names at most public schools in Washington.
Washington State Legislature adjourns 105-day session, OKs $59 billion budget
By the time Washington lawmakers concluded their 105-day session Sunday night, they had approved nearly a dozen measures on police reform, passed two key climate measures — cap-and-trade and a low-carbon fuel standard — that had long been priorities of Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, and passed a new capital gains tax on high-profit stocks and bonds that had languished in previous legislative sessions.
By the time Washington lawmakers concluded their 105-day session Sunday night, they had approved nearly a dozen measures on police reform, passed two key climate measures — cap-and-trade and a low-carbon fuel standard — that had long been priorities of Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, and passed a new capital gains tax on high-profit stocks and bonds that had languished in previous legislative sessions.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signs 33 new bills into law
By the time Washington lawmakers concluded their 105-day session Sunday night, they had approved nearly a dozen measures on police reform, passed two key climate measures ? cap-and-trade and a low-carbon fuel standard ? that had long been priorities of Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, and passed a new capital gains tax on high-profit stocks and bonds that had languished in previous legislative sessions.
By the time Washington lawmakers concluded their 105-day session Sunday night, they had approved nearly a dozen measures on police reform, passed two key climate measures ? cap-and-trade and a low-carbon fuel standard ? that had long been priorities of Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, and passed a new capital gains tax on high-profit stocks and bonds that had languished in previous legislative sessions.
Biden pushes for labor unions with executive order establishing new White House task force
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday establishing a new White House task force aimed at promoting labor unions across the country.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday establishing a new White House task force aimed at promoting labor unions across the country.
Census: Washington state population increases to 7.7 million
The population of Washington state grew by nearly 15% over the past 10 years to more than 7.7 million, according to figures released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
The population of Washington state grew by nearly 15% over the past 10 years to more than 7.7 million, according to figures released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Oregon’s steady growth lands it an additional US House seat
It's the first time in 40 years that Oregon will gain a congressional seat.
It's the first time in 40 years that Oregon will gain a congressional seat.
Armenian Genocide: Why Biden’s recognition could inflame political tension between US and Turkey
President Biden has formally recognized the mass killing of Armenians during World War I as genocide, the first president to ever do so. The recognition, though, is likely to further complicate an already tense relationship with Turkey - and here’s why.
President Biden has formally recognized the mass killing of Armenians during World War I as genocide, the first president to ever do so. The recognition, though, is likely to further complicate an already tense relationship with Turkey - and here’s why.
Senate passes COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act amid rise in anti-Asian violence in US
The Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Thursday, a bill that aims to end violence specifically targeted at Asian communities in the United States.
The Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Thursday, a bill that aims to end violence specifically targeted at Asian communities in the United States.
Former Washington gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp to run for US House
Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp will challenge U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, a fellow Republican, in next year’s primary after Newhouse was one of 10 members of the House GOP who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump.
Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp will challenge U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, a fellow Republican, in next year’s primary after Newhouse was one of 10 members of the House GOP who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump.
‘Isolationist,’ ‘nativist’: George W. Bush sharply criticizes GOP in rare interview
Former President George W. Bush said the Republican Party he served has become “isolationist, protectionist and, to a certain extent, nativist” in a rare television interview.
Former President George W. Bush said the Republican Party he served has become “isolationist, protectionist and, to a certain extent, nativist” in a rare television interview.
State lawmakers debate drug possession laws
State lawmakers will hold a hearing in the House of Representatives Monday that will impact the future of drug possession and its consequences in Washington state.
State lawmakers will hold a hearing in the House of Representatives Monday that will impact the future of drug possession and its consequences in Washington state.
Brandi Kruse: Supporting police doesn't mean ignoring mistakes
Commentary: Do you support police? Then it is time to acknowledge their mistakes.
Commentary: Do you support police? Then it is time to acknowledge their mistakes.
Tim Eyman ordered to pay $2.9 million to reimburse taxpayers, attorney general says
A Thurston County judge ordered anti-tax initiative promoter Tim Eyman to pay nearly $2.9 million back to taxpayers for costs and fees related to a campaign finance lawsuit.
A Thurston County judge ordered anti-tax initiative promoter Tim Eyman to pay nearly $2.9 million back to taxpayers for costs and fees related to a campaign finance lawsuit.
Raul Castro confirms resignation as head of Cuba's Communist Party
Raul Castro says he is stepping down as head of Cuba’s Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership by he and his brother Fidel Castro that began with the 1959 revolution.
Raul Castro says he is stepping down as head of Cuba’s Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership by he and his brother Fidel Castro that began with the 1959 revolution.
White House says refugee cap will be increased in May after pushback from allies, aid groups
The White House says President Joe Biden is expected to increase the refugee cap for the remainder of this fiscal year by May 15.
The White House says President Joe Biden is expected to increase the refugee cap for the remainder of this fiscal year by May 15.