7 million pounds of WA food at risk as federal cuts loom
Food banks in Washington are bracing for federal budget cuts that could result in the loss of 7 million pounds of food.
Food banks in Washington are bracing for federal budget cuts that could result in the loss of 7 million pounds of food.
WA lawmakers consider tax based on fuel efficiency to fund transportation
The “highway use fee” proposed in the House would result in an annual charge based on how fuel efficient a car is. Some argue it's necessary as gas tax revenue falls due to increasing car efficiency.
The “highway use fee” proposed in the House would result in an annual charge based on how fuel efficient a car is. Some argue it's necessary as gas tax revenue falls due to increasing car efficiency.
Lawmakers question Boeing CEO on plane safety
CEO Kelly Ortberg told lawmakers on Capitol Hill that Boeing is working to fix quality standards as he admits "serious missteps" in recent years.
CEO Kelly Ortberg told lawmakers on Capitol Hill that Boeing is working to fix quality standards as he admits "serious missteps" in recent years.
Amazon makes last-minute bid to buy TikTok
The White House confirmed Amazon has made a last-minute bid to buy TikTok, as the Chinese company behind the app, ByteDance, has a Saturday deadline to change its ownership.
The White House confirmed Amazon has made a last-minute bid to buy TikTok, as the Chinese company behind the app, ByteDance, has a Saturday deadline to change its ownership.
Washington House proposes fuel efficiency fee
The Washington House passed their version of a transportation budget Wednesday afternoon. Lawmakers are considering a wide variety of ways to close a billion-dollar budget gap in funding, including fees that could hit you depending on how fuel-efficient your car is.
The Washington House passed their version of a transportation budget Wednesday afternoon. Lawmakers are considering a wide variety of ways to close a billion-dollar budget gap in funding, including fees that could hit you depending on how fuel-efficient your car is.
Trump tariffs raise concerns in WA
President Trump says the U.S. will impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners, shaking arrangements that have been in place since 1947. While Trump says the tariffs will restore the nation's economy, Washington state leaders say it will hurt American citizens.
President Trump says the U.S. will impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners, shaking arrangements that have been in place since 1947. While Trump says the tariffs will restore the nation's economy, Washington state leaders say it will hurt American citizens.
How did Cory Booker speak for 25 hours without even a bathroom break?
The New Jersey senator's Senate floor marathon speech broke a record set 68 years ago by then-Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina.
The New Jersey senator's Senate floor marathon speech broke a record set 68 years ago by then-Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina.
Here's when President Trump is announcing tariffs today
President Trump is set to announce details of his "Liberation Day" tariffs Wednesday afternoon. Here's how to watch live:
President Trump is set to announce details of his "Liberation Day" tariffs Wednesday afternoon. Here's how to watch live:
Trump tax-cut package moving forward in Senate
The costs of the $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and how to pay for it are still up for debate.
The costs of the $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and how to pay for it are still up for debate.
What is Trump's Liberation Day? Make America Wealthy Again event explained
"April 2nd, 2025, will go down as one of the most important days in modern American history," according to the White House.
"April 2nd, 2025, will go down as one of the most important days in modern American history," according to the White House.
Elon Musk to leave US government soon: Report
President Donald Trump told his inner circle that Elon Musk will step back from his role in the government in the coming weeks, according to Politico.
President Donald Trump told his inner circle that Elon Musk will step back from his role in the government in the coming weeks, according to Politico.
Wisconsin Supreme Court secured by liberals; Florida Republicans retain House seats
Voters delivered split decisions in two key states Tuesday: Democrats secured a major win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, while Republicans held onto two congressional seats in Florida. The results offer fresh insight into voter sentiment ahead of 2026.
Voters delivered split decisions in two key states Tuesday: Democrats secured a major win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, while Republicans held onto two congressional seats in Florida. The results offer fresh insight into voter sentiment ahead of 2026.
Democratic-backed Susan Crawford overcomes Elon Musk-endorsed judge, wins Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Democratic-backed judge Susan Crawford defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
The Democratic-backed judge Susan Crawford defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
Auto part import tariffs to raise car prices
President Trump's tariffs will go into effect on Wednesday, and automakers are concerned, saying car prices will rise for Americans. But, it's mostly due to imported car parts, not where the cars are assembled.
President Trump's tariffs will go into effect on Wednesday, and automakers are concerned, saying car prices will rise for Americans. But, it's mostly due to imported car parts, not where the cars are assembled.
Gov. Ferguson opposed to wealth tax proposals from legislative Democrats
Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson said proposals from his colleagues in the House and Senate have “far too much in taxes."
Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson said proposals from his colleagues in the House and Senate have “far too much in taxes."
Fertilizer prices impacted by Trump tariffs
A new Canadian tariff could raise fertilizer prices, meaning the higher cost for crops could hit consumers at the grocery store.
A new Canadian tariff could raise fertilizer prices, meaning the higher cost for crops could hit consumers at the grocery store.
School safety bill passes WA legislature
A Washington bill that incentivizes schools to install things like panic buttons and live video feeds to communicate with law enforcement in case of emergencies passed last week in Olympia.
A Washington bill that incentivizes schools to install things like panic buttons and live video feeds to communicate with law enforcement in case of emergencies passed last week in Olympia.
Auto industry braces for Trump tariffs
Businesses on both sides of the border are bracing for a potential trade war as President Trump slaps a 25% tariff on the auto industry, startling late Wednesday.
Businesses on both sides of the border are bracing for a potential trade war as President Trump slaps a 25% tariff on the auto industry, startling late Wednesday.
Trump signals TikTok deal as ban looms
With less than a week before the deadline to sell TikTok, President Trump is suggesting a dal that could come together at the last minute to keep the app in business.
With less than a week before the deadline to sell TikTok, President Trump is suggesting a dal that could come together at the last minute to keep the app in business.
US Senate debates 'Whole Milk for Healthy Kids' Act
For more than a decade, whole milk has been banned in most public schools due to concerns over saturated fat. But a new bill in congress aims to reverse that ban.
For more than a decade, whole milk has been banned in most public schools due to concerns over saturated fat. But a new bill in congress aims to reverse that ban.