American families could get $2,400 rebate checks from tariff money
A GOP senator has introduced a bill to send tariff rebate checks to Americans, days after President Trump floated the idea.
A GOP senator has introduced a bill to send tariff rebate checks to Americans, days after President Trump floated the idea.
Democrats invoke rare Senate rule to demand DOJ release Epstein files
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was compelling the Justice Department and FBI to release the Jeffrey Epstein files though a century-old law.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was compelling the Justice Department and FBI to release the Jeffrey Epstein files though a century-old law.
Yakima voters to weigh in on cannabis ban
Voters in Yakima will soon get a chance to weigh in on whether or not to continue a ban that prohibits the sale, production or processing of cannabis in unincorporated parts of the county.
Voters in Yakima will soon get a chance to weigh in on whether or not to continue a ban that prohibits the sale, production or processing of cannabis in unincorporated parts of the county.
Sen. Booker: Democrats ‘complicit’ in Trump agenda, Klobuchar fires back
In a tense debate on the Senate Floor, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey took issue with Minnesota’s Amy Klobuchar over what he saw as colleagues being "complicit" in President Trump's agenda.
In a tense debate on the Senate Floor, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey took issue with Minnesota’s Amy Klobuchar over what he saw as colleagues being "complicit" in President Trump's agenda.
Senate confirms WA's Joe Kent to lead National Counterterrorism Center
Kent won confirmation on a 53-44 party-line vote.
Kent won confirmation on a 53-44 party-line vote.
Ghislaine Maxwell willing to answer more questions if she gets immunity
Ghislaine Maxwell wants immunity in exchange for testifying before Congress as it investigates the Epstein case and whether the Justice Department should release more information.
Ghislaine Maxwell wants immunity in exchange for testifying before Congress as it investigates the Epstein case and whether the Justice Department should release more information.
Concern grows over funding cuts to WA wildfire response
Washington state is right in the middle of wildfire season, and there's growing concern over the state's ability to respond to these disasters in the future.
Washington state is right in the middle of wildfire season, and there's growing concern over the state's ability to respond to these disasters in the future.
State lawmaker concerned over companies 'quiet quitting' Washington
Washington Rep. Chris Corry is criticizing state policies, blaming them for contributing to high costs, including new taxes affecting businesses and consumers.
Washington Rep. Chris Corry is criticizing state policies, blaming them for contributing to high costs, including new taxes affecting businesses and consumers.
Congress addresses air safety concerns
It's been 6 months since an Army helicopter collided with a passenger plane outside Washington D.C., killing 67 people. Now, Congress is working on new legislation to prevent a similar collision from happening again.
It's been 6 months since an Army helicopter collided with a passenger plane outside Washington D.C., killing 67 people. Now, Congress is working on new legislation to prevent a similar collision from happening again.
State lawmaker concerned over companies 'quiet quitting' Washington
Rep. Chris Corry blasted state policies, saying it’s a large part to blame for high prices.
Rep. Chris Corry blasted state policies, saying it’s a large part to blame for high prices.
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Gaza crisis a 'genocide' amid Democrats’ call for relief
Republicans are backing Trump's handling of the situation and supporting Israel, but outspoken GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called the crisis a “genocide” this week amid Democrats’ call for help.
Republicans are backing Trump's handling of the situation and supporting Israel, but outspoken GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called the crisis a “genocide” this week amid Democrats’ call for help.
DC plane crash: Ted Cruz, Sean Duffy call for aviation safety reform after deadly collision
It's been six months since 67 people were killed in a midair collision over the Potomac River, and now lawmakers say they are taking steps to make the skies safer as the investigation into the crash continues.
It's been six months since 67 people were killed in a midair collision over the Potomac River, and now lawmakers say they are taking steps to make the skies safer as the investigation into the crash continues.
New WA laws now in effect
Hundreds of new laws are now in effect for Washington state. Here are a few notable laws.
Hundreds of new laws are now in effect for Washington state. Here are a few notable laws.
Seattle City Council fills vacant District 5 seat with Debora Juarez
Debora Juarez has been appointed to fill the vacant District 5 seat on the Seattle City Council, a position she previously held from 2016 to 2023. Juarez will represent North Seattle until November 2026, when voters will elect a permanent replacement for Kathy Moore, who resigned citing health reasons.
Debora Juarez has been appointed to fill the vacant District 5 seat on the Seattle City Council, a position she previously held from 2016 to 2023. Juarez will represent North Seattle until November 2026, when voters will elect a permanent replacement for Kathy Moore, who resigned citing health reasons.
Florida county school board chair deletes comments celebrating Hulk Hogan's death as 'one less MAGA'
Florida county school board chair Sarah Rockwell apologized for Facebook comments celebrating legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan’s death on Thursday as "one less MAGA" in the world.
Florida county school board chair Sarah Rockwell apologized for Facebook comments celebrating legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan’s death on Thursday as "one less MAGA" in the world.
Trump announces trade deal with European Union
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the deal took "heavy lifting."
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the deal took "heavy lifting."
Congress is investigating the Epstein files: Here's the latest
President Trump is urging his to move past the Jeffrey Epstein case, but pressure is mounting for his administration to release more.
President Trump is urging his to move past the Jeffrey Epstein case, but pressure is mounting for his administration to release more.
Trump's trade talks and confirmation battles
President Donald Trump is in Scotland to discuss trade with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Meanwhile, back in Washington, Trump is pressing Senate Republicans to cancel their August recess to confirm over 130 of his nominees, despite Democratic efforts to delay the process.
President Donald Trump is in Scotland to discuss trade with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Meanwhile, back in Washington, Trump is pressing Senate Republicans to cancel their August recess to confirm over 130 of his nominees, despite Democratic efforts to delay the process.
Future of King County parks at stake: voters face levy decision
King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski urges voters to approve the $1.4 billion King County Parks Levy on the August 5th primary ballot, emphasizing its critical role in funding parks, trails, and public facilities.
King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski urges voters to approve the $1.4 billion King County Parks Levy on the August 5th primary ballot, emphasizing its critical role in funding parks, trails, and public facilities.
Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions blocked by judge in third ruling since Supreme Court decision
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally.