Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton advance in race for California governor; Both will face off in Nov. election
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor.
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor.
Phone-free WA schools? Governor Ferguson eyes new legislative priority
For the 2027 Washington legislative session, Governor Ferguson says getting phones out of classrooms will be a priority for his team. A Seattle principal talks about possible impacts on his students.
For the 2027 Washington legislative session, Governor Ferguson says getting phones out of classrooms will be a priority for his team. A Seattle principal talks about possible impacts on his students.
New WA law aims to keep minors off e-bikes
On Thursday, June 11, a new Washington law will effectively ban minors from riding any e-bike that can exceed 20 mph.
On Thursday, June 11, a new Washington law will effectively ban minors from riding any e-bike that can exceed 20 mph.
LA mayor's race: Incumbent Karen Bass to face Nithya Raman in runoff, AP projects
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman have advanced from the primary election to face off in the November general election.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman have advanced from the primary election to face off in the November general election.
Trump defends $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund
President Trump is raising the possibility of reviving a controversial $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, which critics say could give taxpayer money to those who attacked police officers at the Capitol on January 6.
President Trump is raising the possibility of reviving a controversial $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, which critics say could give taxpayer money to those who attacked police officers at the Capitol on January 6.
FBI fires analysts linked to controversial 'Catholic ideology' memo
Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic “violent extremists" were fired by the agency The dismissals reignited a political battle over allegations that federal law enforcement targeted religious conservatives.
Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic “violent extremists" were fired by the agency The dismissals reignited a political battle over allegations that federal law enforcement targeted religious conservatives.
Judge rejects Trump administration policy impacting immigrants from 39 countries
A federal judge struck down a Trump administration immigration policy imposed against 39 nations following the shooting of two National Guard members in 2025.
A federal judge struck down a Trump administration immigration policy imposed against 39 nations following the shooting of two National Guard members in 2025.
Bob Packwood, former Oregon senator who resigned after scandal, dies
Bob Packwood, a former Oregon Republican senator whose career ended after multiple allegations of sexual harassment, has died at 93.
Bob Packwood, a former Oregon Republican senator whose career ended after multiple allegations of sexual harassment, has died at 93.
Ocean Observatories Initiative dismantled by Trump administration: What to know
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
Hegseth appears to use D-Day speech to talk about immigration
In a speech marking the anniversary of D-Day, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to use the occasion to draw a parallel between the Allied liberation of Europe during World War II and immigration by sea.
In a speech marking the anniversary of D-Day, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to use the occasion to draw a parallel between the Allied liberation of Europe during World War II and immigration by sea.
From the Mosquito Fleet to modern ferries: WA marks 75 years on the water
As WSF turns 75 years old, the Mosquito fleet is back in discussion. Washington lawmakers are looking at the ferry system's past for ideas on how to ease modern transportation constraints on Puget Sound.
As WSF turns 75 years old, the Mosquito fleet is back in discussion. Washington lawmakers are looking at the ferry system's past for ideas on how to ease modern transportation constraints on Puget Sound.
House votes to cut funding for WIC, program that feeds pregnant women and children
The House has advanced a budget bill that cuts $200 million in funding for WIC, a program that provides healthy foods to millions of pregnant women, new moms and their young children.
The House has advanced a budget bill that cuts $200 million in funding for WIC, a program that provides healthy foods to millions of pregnant women, new moms and their young children.
Trump pardons Stephen Buyer, GOP congressman convicted of insider trading
President Donald Trump has pardoned Stephen Buyer, the former Republican congressman who spent two years in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information.
President Donald Trump has pardoned Stephen Buyer, the former Republican congressman who spent two years in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information.
Judge halts Trump SNAP state restrictions: What to know
A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s efforts to force states to comply with certain conditions in order to get billions of dollars in SNAP funding.
A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s efforts to force states to comply with certain conditions in order to get billions of dollars in SNAP funding.
12% of Americans say Iran war has been 'more positive than negative'
A new poll indicates that while most Americans view the ongoing Iran war as detrimental to U.S. interests, a small segment of the population views the conflict favorably.
A new poll indicates that while most Americans view the ongoing Iran war as detrimental to U.S. interests, a small segment of the population views the conflict favorably.
Why you might need a WA motorcycle endorsement for your e-bike starting next week
State lawmakers approved a new law that separates electric motorcycles from e-assisted bicycles to regulate motorized cycles on Washington roads.
State lawmakers approved a new law that separates electric motorcycles from e-assisted bicycles to regulate motorized cycles on Washington roads.
New WA law will distinguish E-bikes from E-motorcycles
Washington state legislators tackled some of the issues surrounding e-bikes and e-motorcycles during the 2026 legislative session.
Washington state legislators tackled some of the issues surrounding e-bikes and e-motorcycles during the 2026 legislative session.
Mayor Wilson fields frustration at Seattle forum
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson faced intense frustration from community members demanding concrete answers on public safety, homelessness, and Aurora Avenue crime during a recent City Club forum.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson faced intense frustration from community members demanding concrete answers on public safety, homelessness, and Aurora Avenue crime during a recent City Club forum.
Kennedy Center begins scrubbing Trump’s name following federal court ruling
The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.
The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.
Trump announces $700M coal initiative using Defense Production Act
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.