Fight over parental rights heats up in Washington
A lot was said in Olympia on Thursday over the topic of parental rights.
A lot was said in Olympia on Thursday over the topic of parental rights.
Debate over parental rights in WA
A lot was said in Olympia on Thursday over the topic of parental rights.
A lot was said in Olympia on Thursday over the topic of parental rights.
EU delays retaliatory tariffs against US
The European Union is pulling back on their plans for retaliatory tariffs in hopes of warding off a trade war.
The European Union is pulling back on their plans for retaliatory tariffs in hopes of warding off a trade war.
War in Ukraine rages on despite peace talks
Despite speaking with President Trump this week, Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange attacks.
Despite speaking with President Trump this week, Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange attacks.
WA Senate Democrats hope to balance budget with new taxes on wealthy, changes to property, sales tax
Democratic budget leaders Thursday say new taxes on the rich and adjustments to property and sales taxes are needed to address the state’s multi-billion-dollar deficit while fixing a “regressive" and “unfair" tax code.
Democratic budget leaders Thursday say new taxes on the rich and adjustments to property and sales taxes are needed to address the state’s multi-billion-dollar deficit while fixing a “regressive" and “unfair" tax code.
Atlanta man freed after 2 years in Taliban captivity, State Department says
An American man who was held captive in Afghanistan for over two years has been freed by the Taliban and is now on his way back to the United States.
An American man who was held captive in Afghanistan for over two years has been freed by the Taliban and is now on his way back to the United States.
Washington Attorney General's staff walks out Thursday
Staff from the Washington State Attorney General's Office participated in a walkout on Thursday, protesting Gov. Bob Ferguson's proposed budget cuts and furloughs.
Staff from the Washington State Attorney General's Office participated in a walkout on Thursday, protesting Gov. Bob Ferguson's proposed budget cuts and furloughs.
Finland ranked happiest country, US ranked lowest ever
According to the World Happiness Report 2025, Finland is the happiest country for eight years in a row. Meanwhile the United States has fallen to its lowest position ever at 24, attributing political polarization as a main cause.
According to the World Happiness Report 2025, Finland is the happiest country for eight years in a row. Meanwhile the United States has fallen to its lowest position ever at 24, attributing political polarization as a main cause.
Trump to sign executive order cutting education department
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order aiming to eliminate the Department of Education.
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order aiming to eliminate the Department of Education.
FAA plans air traffic control overhaul
After weeks of scrutiny over air traffic control systems, the Trump Administration says it's making plans to overhaul the technology.
After weeks of scrutiny over air traffic control systems, the Trump Administration says it's making plans to overhaul the technology.
WA lawmakers considering tougher clean fuel standards
Washington lawmakers are considering more strict carbon standards for fuels used in cars and trucks, though they could come with a cost.
Washington lawmakers are considering more strict carbon standards for fuels used in cars and trucks, though they could come with a cost.
Interest rates stay unchanged amid Trump tariff concerns
Interest rates will stay unchanged after cuts late last year, despite consumers expressing concerns over prices and the Trump Administration's plan to focus on tariffs.
Interest rates will stay unchanged after cuts late last year, despite consumers expressing concerns over prices and the Trump Administration's plan to focus on tariffs.
Sen. Eichorn charged after soliciting undercover officer in Bloomington
Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn, who was one of the sponsors of the "Trump derangement syndrome bill," faces a felony charge of prostitution after allegedly soliciting a minor for sex during a prostitution sting in Bloomington.
Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn, who was one of the sponsors of the "Trump derangement syndrome bill," faces a felony charge of prostitution after allegedly soliciting a minor for sex during a prostitution sting in Bloomington.
Unilever, Ben & Jerry's parent company, accused of removing CEO over politics
Ben & Jerry’s has accused Unilever, its parent company, of unlawfully removing the ice cream maker’s CEO because of his social and political activism.
Ben & Jerry’s has accused Unilever, its parent company, of unlawfully removing the ice cream maker’s CEO because of his social and political activism.
Nationwide rally against Department of Education cuts
Several communities across western Washington are rallying against the proposed cuts to the Department of Education.
Several communities across western Washington are rallying against the proposed cuts to the Department of Education.
WA economists release state revenue forecast
State economists forecast Washington will bring in more revenue over the next four years, but challenges still persist as lawmakers attempt to pass a balanced budget before the legislative session ends in April.
State economists forecast Washington will bring in more revenue over the next four years, but challenges still persist as lawmakers attempt to pass a balanced budget before the legislative session ends in April.
WA revenue forecasts decline as lawmakers set to release budget proposals
Washington state economists believe the state will bring in about $71 billion in revenue over the next two years, which is slightly down from a November projection.
Washington state economists believe the state will bring in about $71 billion in revenue over the next two years, which is slightly down from a November projection.
Putin agrees to ceasefire on energy infrastructure
President Vladimir Putin agreed to stopping attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure for 30 days, which isn't the ceasefire President Trump's been pushing for.
President Vladimir Putin agreed to stopping attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure for 30 days, which isn't the ceasefire President Trump's been pushing for.
Trump tariffs could worsen inflation, growth
A new economic forecast predicts President Trump's tariffs could worsen inflation and slow growth for the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
A new economic forecast predicts President Trump's tariffs could worsen inflation and slow growth for the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
WA's Sen. Murray raises concerns over potential Medicaid cuts, impacts to state budget
Senator Patty Murray believes Republicans in D.C. are on track to cut funding for the joint federal and state program.
Senator Patty Murray believes Republicans in D.C. are on track to cut funding for the joint federal and state program.