What is FEMA? The Federal Emergency Management Agency explained
The agency was created in the late 1970s and is tasked with helping states and communities impacted by disasters nationwide.
The agency was created in the late 1970s and is tasked with helping states and communities impacted by disasters nationwide.
Declassified JFK files: When will they be released, what we know about them
An executive order signed by President Donald Trump is ordering the release of classified documents surrounding the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
An executive order signed by President Donald Trump is ordering the release of classified documents surrounding the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s security detail revoked by President Trump
President Donald Trump has ended the government security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci, his chief medical adviser during much of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump has ended the government security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci, his chief medical adviser during much of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
Donald Trump, Elon Musk on the race to Mars
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are turning their focus to putting American astronauts on Mars.
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are turning their focus to putting American astronauts on Mars.
US cabinet confirmation votes continue
Today could be the final chance for the U.S. Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary.
Today could be the final chance for the U.S. Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary.
President Trump's birthright citizenship order impacts western WA
All eyes are on western Washington as the immigration debate lands in a Seattle courtroom.
All eyes are on western Washington as the immigration debate lands in a Seattle courtroom.
Elon Musk's DOGE setting its sights on the penny
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is eyeing ways to slash government spending. One of its first targets could be the penny.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is eyeing ways to slash government spending. One of its first targets could be the penny.
WA Sec. of State misinformation team in jeopardy as Meta axes fact-checking
Meta is scaling back fact-checking efforts, and Washington faces a looming $12 billion budget shortfall. Steve Hobbs worries his ‘misinformation team’ may be on the chopping block to cut costs.
Meta is scaling back fact-checking efforts, and Washington faces a looming $12 billion budget shortfall. Steve Hobbs worries his ‘misinformation team’ may be on the chopping block to cut costs.
What is life like for presidents after office? Here’s how they’ve spent their years
Discover how former U.S. presidents have spent their years after leaving the White House, from founding universities to leading humanitarian efforts and finding new personal passions.
Discover how former U.S. presidents have spent their years after leaving the White House, from founding universities to leading humanitarian efforts and finding new personal passions.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order ending the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship regardless of the parents’ immigration status.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order ending the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship regardless of the parents’ immigration status.
WA farmers wrongly charged under climate laws pleading for a fix
For years, Washington State has been losing two farms per day and the impact of the Climate Commitment Act is making it even harder for some to survive.
For years, Washington State has been losing two farms per day and the impact of the Climate Commitment Act is making it even harder for some to survive.
US Democrats delay Trump's cabinet nominations
A full-fledged battle is underway in the Senate over President Donald Trump's cabinet nominees.
A full-fledged battle is underway in the Senate over President Donald Trump's cabinet nominees.
WA lawmakers slated to weigh ban on flavored nicotine products
Proponents aim to end a cycle of nicotine addiction, concerned that fruity and candy flavors are drawing in young people. Opponents say it helps people quit smoking traditional cigarettes.
Proponents aim to end a cycle of nicotine addiction, concerned that fruity and candy flavors are drawing in young people. Opponents say it helps people quit smoking traditional cigarettes.
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson gets Jesse Jones
Known for his impactful journalism, Jones has a track record of driving change at local, state, and federal levels.
Known for his impactful journalism, Jones has a track record of driving change at local, state, and federal levels.
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio after being released from prison: 'America's back'
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio talked to reporters at Dallas Love Field after being released from prison in Louisiana. He thanked the president for granting him a full pardon.
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio talked to reporters at Dallas Love Field after being released from prison in Louisiana. He thanked the president for granting him a full pardon.
Biden’s letter to Trump revealed: ‘May God bless you and guide you’
Biden was the first president to find himself in the unique position of writing a letter to someone who is both his successor and the predecessor who left him a note four years earlier.
Biden was the first president to find himself in the unique position of writing a letter to someone who is both his successor and the predecessor who left him a note four years earlier.
Trump calls for end to DEI programs
President Donald Trump is calling for an end to federal diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, programs.
President Donald Trump is calling for an end to federal diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, programs.
WA AG Brown suing Trump administration over birthright citizenship
President Donald Trump's order to start the process to end birthright citizenship is already seeing challenges of its own-- including a new lawsuit from Washington’s top lawyer.
President Donald Trump's order to start the process to end birthright citizenship is already seeing challenges of its own-- including a new lawsuit from Washington’s top lawyer.
Trump commutes sentencing of Jan. 6 rioters
President Donald Trump has pardoned, commuted the prison sentences or vowed to dismiss the cases of all of the 1,500-plus people charged with crimes in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot
President Donald Trump has pardoned, commuted the prison sentences or vowed to dismiss the cases of all of the 1,500-plus people charged with crimes in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot
Proposed bill to help hire law enforcement officers
On Tuesday, Senators in Olympia will have a hearing on a proposed bill that aims to help hire more law enforcement officers.
On Tuesday, Senators in Olympia will have a hearing on a proposed bill that aims to help hire more law enforcement officers.