Could historic impeachment iquiry against President Trump backfire on Democrats in 2020
Pelosi has, for months, resisted pursuing impeachment because she has sought to protect vulnerable Democrats in GOP-leaning districts who could face voter backlash.
Pelosi has, for months, resisted pursuing impeachment because she has sought to protect vulnerable Democrats in GOP-leaning districts who could face voter backlash.
The debate over the Endangered Species Act
The proposals over the Endangered Species Act come amid longstanding criticism by business groups and Republicans in Congress.
The proposals over the Endangered Species Act come amid longstanding criticism by business groups and Republicans in Congress.
Seattle high school student to testify before Congress, urging them to act on climate change
Jamie Margolin, 17, is a senior at Holy Names Academy in Seattle. She met with congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who co-sponsored the Green New Deal, Monday.
Jamie Margolin, 17, is a senior at Holy Names Academy in Seattle. She met with congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who co-sponsored the Green New Deal, Monday.
While the death toll from mass shootings rises, the gun control debate continues without answers
Activists on both sides of the gun control argument are reacting to two mass shootings in the United States over the weekend, one in El Paso, Texas, that killed 20 people and another in Dayton, Ohio, that killed nine people and injured 20 others.
Activists on both sides of the gun control argument are reacting to two mass shootings in the United States over the weekend, one in El Paso, Texas, that killed 20 people and another in Dayton, Ohio, that killed nine people and injured 20 others.
House Democrats unveil articles of impeachment against President Trump
House Democratic leaders announced Tuesday they will bring two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, charging him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress to set in motion the third impeachment of a US president in history. The announcement of impeachment articles marks the culmination of an intense, fast-moving investigation into the President's dealings with Ukraine and represents a historic choice for lawmakers with less than a year before the next election.
House Democratic leaders announced Tuesday they will bring two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, charging him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress to set in motion the third impeachment of a US president in history. The announcement of impeachment articles marks the culmination of an intense, fast-moving investigation into the President's dealings with Ukraine and represents a historic choice for lawmakers with less than a year before the next election.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal discusses impeachment inquiry
Washington representative Pramila Jayapal is at the Capitol discussing an impeachment inquiry with fellow Democrats.
Washington representative Pramila Jayapal is at the Capitol discussing an impeachment inquiry with fellow Democrats.
Amazon pouring big money into Seattle City Council races
Amazon is putting more than $1 million into Seattle's City Council races, new donations that boost its spending on politics in its hometown this year to $1.45 million.
Amazon is putting more than $1 million into Seattle's City Council races, new donations that boost its spending on politics in its hometown this year to $1.45 million.
$30 car tab measure passing, state says billions could be cut
State and local governments could end up scrambling to pay for road paving and other transportation projects as a Washington state measure that would cut car tabs to $30 was passing in early returns Tuesday.Sponsored by Tim Eyman, the measure would cap most taxes paid through annual vehicle registration at $30 and largely revoke the authority of state and local governments to add new taxes and fees without voter approval.Initiative 976 was being approved by a 56 percent to 44 percent margin after the first votes were tallied in the all mail election. King County, the state`s most populous, was rejecting I-976 but most other counties were approving it by healthy margins. Vote counting will continue for days.The measure would also repeal taxes and fees that were already in place, which could cost the state and local governments more than $4 billion in revenue over the next six years, according to the state Office of Financial Management.Eyman says people are fed up with rising c
State and local governments could end up scrambling to pay for road paving and other transportation projects as a Washington state measure that would cut car tabs to $30 was passing in early returns Tuesday.Sponsored by Tim Eyman, the measure would cap most taxes paid through annual vehicle registration at $30 and largely revoke the authority of state and local governments to add new taxes and fees without voter approval.Initiative 976 was being approved by a 56 percent to 44 percent margin after the first votes were tallied in the all mail election. King County, the state`s most populous, was rejecting I-976 but most other counties were approving it by healthy margins. Vote counting will continue for days.The measure would also repeal taxes and fees that were already in place, which could cost the state and local governments more than $4 billion in revenue over the next six years, according to the state Office of Financial Management.Eyman says people are fed up with rising c
Former US Attorney on House Dems unveiling articles of impteachment
House Democratic leaders announced Tuesday they will bring two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, charging him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress to set in motion the third impeachment of a US president in history.
House Democratic leaders announced Tuesday they will bring two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, charging him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress to set in motion the third impeachment of a US president in history.
Commentary: Car Tab Chaos
Each week on The Divide, Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans. Topics include gun control, free speech, policing, and politics. This week: The legal drama unfolding over I-976 should have been avoided and both sides are paying the price.
Each week on The Divide, Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans. Topics include gun control, free speech, policing, and politics. This week: The legal drama unfolding over I-976 should have been avoided and both sides are paying the price.
The Divide: Thank you
The Divide is growing! Brandi Kruse offers her thanks, and a promise.
The Divide is growing! Brandi Kruse offers her thanks, and a promise.
Affirmative action referendum losing in Washington state
More than two decades after Washington voters banned affirmative action in the state, a ballot measure seeking to amend that law was losing in early returns.As of Tuesday night, Referendum 88 was being rejected by 52 percent of the state`s voters. It was trailing in all but four of the state`s 39 counties. Many counties were set to update their results late Wednesday afternoon.
More than two decades after Washington voters banned affirmative action in the state, a ballot measure seeking to amend that law was losing in early returns.As of Tuesday night, Referendum 88 was being rejected by 52 percent of the state`s voters. It was trailing in all but four of the state`s 39 counties. Many counties were set to update their results late Wednesday afternoon.
Democrats push impeachment rules package through House
Democrats rammed a package of ground rules for their impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump through a sharply divided House Thursday, the chamber`s first formal vote in a fight that could stretch into the 2020 election year.
Democrats rammed a package of ground rules for their impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump through a sharply divided House Thursday, the chamber`s first formal vote in a fight that could stretch into the 2020 election year.
State GOP: Dave Reichert considering run for Washington governor in 2020
Former U.S. Representative Dave Reichert "is considering" a run for governor in 2020, according to Washington GOP Chair Caleb Heimlich.
Former U.S. Representative Dave Reichert "is considering" a run for governor in 2020, according to Washington GOP Chair Caleb Heimlich.
Why you should care about electing port commissioners
In the next week, voters have the chance to voice how to run one of the region's largest job creators in electing commissioners to the ports of Tacoma and Seattle. Each port has two open positions on a 5-person commission. Some may believe that the mission of the ports doesn't have a huge impact for those not involved in trade. It couldn't be further from the truth: http://via.q13fox.com/G09Xv
In the next week, voters have the chance to voice how to run one of the region's largest job creators in electing commissioners to the ports of Tacoma and Seattle. Each port has two open positions on a 5-person commission. Some may believe that the mission of the ports doesn't have a huge impact for those not involved in trade. It couldn't be further from the truth: http://via.q13fox.com/G09Xv
Rep. Jayapal holds town hall meeting on Vashon Island
U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D - WA) held a town hall meeting at Vashon High School on Monday night. Among the several topics she addressed included healthcare, military spending, and an update on the impeachment inquiry.
U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D - WA) held a town hall meeting at Vashon High School on Monday night. Among the several topics she addressed included healthcare, military spending, and an update on the impeachment inquiry.
An inside look at a controversial ICE operation in Kitsap County
In recent weeks, ICE has stepped up efforts to combat what it sees as misleading narratives about the work its agents are doing.
In recent weeks, ICE has stepped up efforts to combat what it sees as misleading narratives about the work its agents are doing.
Thousands of Seattle students join worldwide movement against climate change
People in Seattle joined a worldwide movement in what could be the biggest climate change protest in history.
People in Seattle joined a worldwide movement in what could be the biggest climate change protest in history.
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg named 2019 TIME Person of the Year
Time magazine has chosen Greta Thunberg, a Swedish climate crisis activist, as person of the year.
Time magazine has chosen Greta Thunberg, a Swedish climate crisis activist, as person of the year.
Fact check: Ads against $30 car tabs raise eyebrows
A series of television ads against Initiative 976, which would return $30 car tabs to Washington drivers, focus on the impact the measure could have on transportation safety and infrastructure. But the ads have a few problems, including a glaring misrepresentation of the Skagit River Bridge collapse.
A series of television ads against Initiative 976, which would return $30 car tabs to Washington drivers, focus on the impact the measure could have on transportation safety and infrastructure. But the ads have a few problems, including a glaring misrepresentation of the Skagit River Bridge collapse.