Politics Oct 26 Voters in these Democratic strongholds could ban trans girls from girls' school sports By Geoff Mulvihill, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
Politics Oct 26 A guide to the key ballot measures voters will decide on Election Day When Americans cast their ballots in this year’s midterm elections, they’ll not only be picking who represents them in Congress, but also weighing in on a range of topics that could change their state laws and constitutions. By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Politics Oct 19 Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez fights to keep a foothold in conservative Pacific Northwest district In her two prior victories, Gluesenkamp Perez defeated a Republican with extremist ties. Now she faces a more mainstream opponent in businessman and legislator John Braun. By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
Politics Oct 02 Watch 5:26 A look at how overseas ballots are verified and counted in the midterms Defense Secretary Hegseth directed military commanders to have a one-day “stand down” this month so service members have time to vote in the midterms. In King County, Washington, ballots are already being processed from service members and Americans living abroad. By Liz Landers, Matt Loffman
Arts Sep 17 Judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice before making any major physical changes The Kennedy Center's Trump-aligned board, chaired by the president, voted to close the center after U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump's name to the building. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Sep 09 Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes By Gene Johnson, Associated Press The number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has soared in the vote-by-mail states of Washington and Oregon, according to newly released data highlighting concerns about recent changes in U.S. Postal Service operations ahead of this fall's pivotal midterm election. Continue reading
Sep 04 Records show history of safety complaints at site of deadly Washington pulp mill disaster By Martha Bellisle, Associated Press A pulp mill in Washington state where 11 workers died after a chemical tank collapsed in May had a history of safety complaints, poor maintenance and discharges of toxic chemicals, records reviewed by The Associated Press show. Continue reading
Aug 13 Watch 8:25 How Trump's construction projects are changing Washington and costing taxpayers By Liz Landers, Doug Adams President Trump is pressing ahead with an ambitious effort to reshape Washington with new construction and renovations. The White House projects alone are now estimated to cost at least $900 million, with taxpayers funding a significant portion, despite earlier promises… Continue watching
Aug 06 Man charged with arson in Spokane told police he planned to spark wildfire for weeks By Associated Press A Spokane County detective who interviewed the man accused of starting one of the city’s wildfires said the man confessed, described his planning process and explained how he created a device to ignite the blaze. Continue reading
Aug 04 Man charged with setting largest Spokane wildfire went to prison for killing father By Lindsey Wasson, Associated Press A man who went to prison for manslaughter in his father’s 2010 killing in Arizona has been charged with intentionally setting the largest of the wildfires wreaking havoc on Washington state’s second-largest city. Continue reading