Washington House returns to mostly remote session amid COVID spike
In response to an increase of COVID-19 cases across the state, the Washington House is scaling back the number of people allowed in the chamber for the upcoming legislative session, with an updated plan requiring a majority of lawmakers to vote remotely, as they did last year.
In response to an increase of COVID-19 cases across the state, the Washington House is scaling back the number of people allowed in the chamber for the upcoming legislative session, with an updated plan requiring a majority of lawmakers to vote remotely, as they did last year.
Bruce Harrell officially becomes Seattle's new mayor
Bruce Harrell on Saturday officially became Seattle’s new mayor.
Bruce Harrell on Saturday officially became Seattle’s new mayor.
These laws go into effect in Washington on Jan. 1, 2022
Several new laws will be going into effect in Washington state come Jan. 1, 2022.
Several new laws will be going into effect in Washington state come Jan. 1, 2022.
Biden, Putin hold 2nd call in weeks amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin discussed the Russian troop buildup near Ukraine on Thursday afternoon.
Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin discussed the Russian troop buildup near Ukraine on Thursday afternoon.
Putin to consider options if West declines guarantees on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday he would ponder a slew of options if the West fails to meet his push for security guarantees precluding NATO's expansion to Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday he would ponder a slew of options if the West fails to meet his push for security guarantees precluding NATO's expansion to Ukraine.
Supreme Court to hold special session on Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
Pentagon aims to stop extremism among service members, issues new rules
Warning that extremism in the ranks is increasing, Pentagon officials are issuing detailed new rules prohibiting service members from actively engaging in extremist activities.
Warning that extremism in the ranks is increasing, Pentagon officials are issuing detailed new rules prohibiting service members from actively engaging in extremist activities.
Biden raises standards on vehicle mileage to fight climate change
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren tests positive for COVID-19
The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.
The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.
Effort to recall Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant fails
A recall effort for Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant has failed on the ballot.
A recall effort for Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant has failed on the ballot.
Washington Gov. Inslee releases nearly $62 billion supplemental budget plan
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has released a nearly $62 billion supplemental state budget plan that looks to increase spending on efforts related to homelessness, climate change and salmon recovery.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has released a nearly $62 billion supplemental state budget plan that looks to increase spending on efforts related to homelessness, climate change and salmon recovery.
Biden, Manchin at odds over $2T social spending bill, AP source says
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
US debt ceiling: Congress sends Biden $2.5T increase, avoiding default
Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.
Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.
Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell announces first new members of administration
Seattle Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell announced Monday the first new members of his administration.
Seattle Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell announced Monday the first new members of his administration.
Effort to recall Seattle Councilwoman Kshama Sawant has fallen behind in latest vote count
On Tuesday and Wednesday, votes counted were leaning toward a “yes” to recall. On Thursday, the numbers flipped in the opposite direction, with 50.3% voting to NOT recall Sawant.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, votes counted were leaning toward a “yes” to recall. On Thursday, the numbers flipped in the opposite direction, with 50.3% voting to NOT recall Sawant.
Bob Dole's final salute to George H.W. Bush part of senator's lasting legacy
In 2018, Bob Dole offered a touching final salute in front of the casket of his once fierce political rival, former President George H.W. Bush.
In 2018, Bob Dole offered a touching final salute in front of the casket of his once fierce political rival, former President George H.W. Bush.
Former Washington state legislator George Fleming dies at 83
Groundbreaking Seattle legislator and college football star George Fleming has died at age 83, family members said.
Groundbreaking Seattle legislator and college football star George Fleming has died at age 83, family members said.
Capitol Hill voters cast their ballots in Kshama Sawant recall election
It's the first time a group has ever tried to oust a Seattle City Council member. Today is the big election day that will seal the fate for Kshama Sawant.
It's the first time a group has ever tried to oust a Seattle City Council member. Today is the big election day that will seal the fate for Kshama Sawant.
Rep. Devin Nunes tapped as CEO of Trump's new media company
The blank-check company that aims to take Trump Media & Technology Group public says two regulatory agencies are scrutinizing the deal.
The blank-check company that aims to take Trump Media & Technology Group public says two regulatory agencies are scrutinizing the deal.
Bob Dole: Late senator to lie in state at Capitol
The body of the late Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran.
The body of the late Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran.