Bills protecting youth refs makes way to WA Legislature after hockey incident
Two bills aimed at helping prevent assaults at schools and during extracurricular activities are making their way through the Washington State Legislature.
Two bills aimed at helping prevent assaults at schools and during extracurricular activities are making their way through the Washington State Legislature.
Judge blocks Trump's order on gender transition care for minors
The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed for families with transgender or nonbinary children claiming they are impacted by the executive order.
The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed for families with transgender or nonbinary children claiming they are impacted by the executive order.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary after contentious Senate hearings
The 52-48 vote for President Donald Trump's controversial nominee fell largely along party lines, with former majority leader Mitch McConnell the only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation.
The 52-48 vote for President Donald Trump's controversial nominee fell largely along party lines, with former majority leader Mitch McConnell the only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sworn in as President Trump’s health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in Thursday as President Donald Trump’s health secretary after a close Senate vote, putting the prominent vaccine skeptic in control of $1.7 trillion in federal spending, vaccine recommendations and food safety as well as health insurance programs for roughly half the country. Nearly all Republicans fell in line behind Trump despite hesitancy over Kennedy’s views on vaccines, voting 52-48 to elevate the scion of one of America’s most storied political — and Democratic — families to secretary of the Health and Human Services Department. Democrats unanimously opposed Kennedy.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in Thursday as President Donald Trump’s health secretary after a close Senate vote, putting the prominent vaccine skeptic in control of $1.7 trillion in federal spending, vaccine recommendations and food safety as well as health insurance programs for roughly half the country. Nearly all Republicans fell in line behind Trump despite hesitancy over Kennedy’s views on vaccines, voting 52-48 to elevate the scion of one of America’s most storied political — and Democratic — families to secretary of the Health and Human Services Department. Democrats unanimously opposed Kennedy.
US Sen. Tina Smith is not seeking reelection
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith is not seeking reelection.
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith is not seeking reelection.
Tariff impacts on rising inflation
The latest inflation numbers are confirming what consumers have been feeling in their wallets.
The latest inflation numbers are confirming what consumers have been feeling in their wallets.
Trump pushes for end to Russia-Ukraine war
President Donald Trump spoke with the leaders of Ukraine and Russia on Wednesday about ending the war between their two nations.
President Donald Trump spoke with the leaders of Ukraine and Russia on Wednesday about ending the war between their two nations.
Washington lawmaker proposes regulations for self-checkout machines
Grocery clerks support the regulations, citing safety and workload concerns, while grocery stores believe they have a handle on things.
Grocery clerks support the regulations, citing safety and workload concerns, while grocery stores believe they have a handle on things.
Proposed regulation on self-checkout in WA
Proposed legislation in Washington could change the way you shop at a grocery store.
Proposed legislation in Washington could change the way you shop at a grocery store.
Legislators debate 'prison riots' at Green Hill
For the second straight day, Washington legislators spent the day talking about overhauling juvenile justice in the state.
For the second straight day, Washington legislators spent the day talking about overhauling juvenile justice in the state.
WA faces multi-billion dollar deficit after years of spending
Some Washington Democrats say a wealth tax is a solution to the state's multi-billion dollar budget deficit. However, there is still no consensus on what the exact deficit is or a clear analysis of how the state got to where it's at.
Some Washington Democrats say a wealth tax is a solution to the state's multi-billion dollar budget deficit. However, there is still no consensus on what the exact deficit is or a clear analysis of how the state got to where it's at.
DOGE subcommittee meeting holds 1st hearing focusing on 'war on waste'
During Wednesday’s hearing, subcommittee members are assessing ways Congress can assist President Donald Trump to cut excessive government spending, while eliminating "improper payments and fraud."
During Wednesday’s hearing, subcommittee members are assessing ways Congress can assist President Donald Trump to cut excessive government spending, while eliminating "improper payments and fraud."
WA faces multi-billion dollar deficit after years of spending
So far, there is no consensus on what the exact amount is or a clear analysis of how the state got to where it's at.
So far, there is no consensus on what the exact amount is or a clear analysis of how the state got to where it's at.
Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as top intelligence official
Tulsi Gabbard, one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet picks, has been confirmed as the next U.S. director of national intelligence.
Tulsi Gabbard, one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet picks, has been confirmed as the next U.S. director of national intelligence.
Ukraine regaining pre-2014 borders is 'unrealistic objective,' Hegseth says in first NATO visit
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said during his visit that "start strategic realities" prevent the U.S. from "being primarily focused on the security of Europe."
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said during his visit that "start strategic realities" prevent the U.S. from "being primarily focused on the security of Europe."
Latest WA special election results
Preliminary results are coming in for Washington February Special Election.
Preliminary results are coming in for Washington February Special Election.
Lawmakers propose pay-by-mile charge for Washington drivers
Supporters say the new revenue is crucial as transportation funding has faced shortfalls year after year, while opponents argue the method is too unpopular and untested.
Supporters say the new revenue is crucial as transportation funding has faced shortfalls year after year, while opponents argue the method is too unpopular and untested.
What is Prop 1, Prop 2? A look at Seattle's special February election
Tuesday, Feb. 11, is the deadline for Washington's special election. People in Seattle are focusing on school funding. Here's what each proposition means
Tuesday, Feb. 11, is the deadline for Washington's special election. People in Seattle are focusing on school funding. Here's what each proposition means
What is Prop 1A, Prop 1B? A look at Seattle's special February election
Seattle voters will need to decide whether to fund a social housing measure, and for how much. Here's what that means:
Seattle voters will need to decide whether to fund a social housing measure, and for how much. Here's what that means: