Trade wars cast clouds on US solar energy
When it comes to China's dominance over the production of many clean energy products, some advocated fear a worsening trade war could cause prices for solar energy to skyrocket.
When it comes to China's dominance over the production of many clean energy products, some advocated fear a worsening trade war could cause prices for solar energy to skyrocket.
Washington lawmakers face Saturday budget deadline
As the deadline approaches, legislators face a critical challenge with less than one week remaining to pass a balanced budget. On Saturday, the Senate made significant progress by approving several revenue proposals, including increases to the capital gains and estate taxes.
As the deadline approaches, legislators face a critical challenge with less than one week remaining to pass a balanced budget. On Saturday, the Senate made significant progress by approving several revenue proposals, including increases to the capital gains and estate taxes.
Fast Ferry cuts loom as Washington faces budget crisis
With Olympia facing a multi-billion dollar shortfall, state lawmakers are opting to cut several fast ferry and water taxi sailings.
With Olympia facing a multi-billion dollar shortfall, state lawmakers are opting to cut several fast ferry and water taxi sailings.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signs bill restricting armed forces from entering WA
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed new legislation empowering Washington to stop out-of-state military forces from entering its borders.
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed new legislation empowering Washington to stop out-of-state military forces from entering its borders.
Search for new Secretary of Defense ‘fake news:’ White House
The White House is reportedly looking to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to NPR.
The White House is reportedly looking to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to NPR.
WA State Senator Bill Ramos dies suddenly at 69
Washington State Senator Bill Ramos died unexpectedly on Saturday evening, his wife confirms. Tributes are pouring in from elected officials across the state.
Washington State Senator Bill Ramos died unexpectedly on Saturday evening, his wife confirms. Tributes are pouring in from elected officials across the state.
WA demonstrators rally for 50501 movement against Trump administration
Organizers describe Saturday's demonstrations as a part of the 50501 movement, which stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement.
Organizers describe Saturday's demonstrations as a part of the 50501 movement, which stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement.
'50501' protests happening across US today: What to know
More than 700 events are scheduled around the U.S. Saturday to protest the Trump administration’s agenda.
More than 700 events are scheduled around the U.S. Saturday to protest the Trump administration’s agenda.
Iran responds to President Trump's demands
President Trump has placed a new demand on Iran, telling the country to end its nuclear program completely or face a possible military attack.
President Trump has placed a new demand on Iran, telling the country to end its nuclear program completely or face a possible military attack.
White House freezes Harvard grants
The Trump administration is raising the stakes against Harvard as the Ivy League school refuses to comply with its demands.
The Trump administration is raising the stakes against Harvard as the Ivy League school refuses to comply with its demands.
WA lawmakers react to governor calling latest tax proposal ‘too risky’
Democrats released a new tax package this week, but Gov. Ferguson criticized the amount of taxes in the new proposal, prompting lawmakers to ask for suggestions on next steps.
Democrats released a new tax package this week, but Gov. Ferguson criticized the amount of taxes in the new proposal, prompting lawmakers to ask for suggestions on next steps.
10,000 pages of records about Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination released
New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was killed after giving a speech celebrating his victory in California’s Democratic presidential primary in 1968.
New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was killed after giving a speech celebrating his victory in California’s Democratic presidential primary in 1968.
Italy prime minister speaks with Trump on tariffs
Both President Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni seemed optimistic the U.S. and European Union can make a trade deal before retaliatory tariffs resume.
Both President Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni seemed optimistic the U.S. and European Union can make a trade deal before retaliatory tariffs resume.
WA legislators debate over police hiring grant as session nears close
House Bill 2015 hits one of Gov. Ferguson’s goals to fund a police hiring grant program, but the amount of money in the state budget for the program could create a rift between him and legislators.
House Bill 2015 hits one of Gov. Ferguson’s goals to fund a police hiring grant program, but the amount of money in the state budget for the program could create a rift between him and legislators.
Rep. Yassamin Ansari plans trip to El Salvador to demand return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
The Supreme Court has ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be returned to the United States after he was deported to a prison in El Salvador and one Arizona Representative is working to make sure that happens.
The Supreme Court has ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be returned to the United States after he was deported to a prison in El Salvador and one Arizona Representative is working to make sure that happens.
Can Trump fire the fed chair? President lashes out at Powell for economic outlook
President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?
President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?
Fed chair issues grim tariffs warning
Fed chairman Jerome Powell is predicting higher inflation and slower growth in the face of market uncertainty around the White House's tariff strategy.
Fed chairman Jerome Powell is predicting higher inflation and slower growth in the face of market uncertainty around the White House's tariff strategy.
China reportedly open to tariff conversation with US
According to a new report, Beijing is willing to come to the table on tariff negotiations if certain conditions are met.
According to a new report, Beijing is willing to come to the table on tariff negotiations if certain conditions are met.
Judge demands answers on Trump admin deportation practices
A federal judge is pushing the White House for answers over its deportation practices after a Maryland man was mistakenly deported to El Salvador.
A federal judge is pushing the White House for answers over its deportation practices after a Maryland man was mistakenly deported to El Salvador.
WA Democrats propose new taxes to balance budget as legislative session nears finish line
Washington Democrats drafted new proposals increasing various taxes on businesses, capital gains and property to close a multi-billion-dollar budget gap.
Washington Democrats drafted new proposals increasing various taxes on businesses, capital gains and property to close a multi-billion-dollar budget gap.