Nation Dec 30 These new 2026 state laws are among the first of their kind By David A. Lieb, Associated Press
Nation Dec 12 Historic floods have washed away homes and stranded families in Washington state Washington is under a state of emergency and evacuation orders are in place for tens of thousands of residents. By Cedar Attanasio, Claire Rush, Associated Press
Nation Dec 11 Torrential rain triggers floods, mudslides and evacuations in Washington state Washington state was under a state of emergency Thursday from a barrage of torrential rain that has sent rivers flowing over their banks, caused a mudslide to crash down on a highway and trapped people in floodwaters. Tens of thousands… By Cedar Attanasio, Claire Rush, Associated Press
Politics Nov 02 What to expect in Washington state on Election Day Washington state voters will decide whether to amend their constitution to allow funds from a long-term care insurance program to be invested in the stock market. It is the only statewide contest in a Nov. 4 election that will mostly… By Robert Yoon, Associated Press
Nation Aug 26 WATCH: Duffy threatens funding penalties for 3 states if English language rules for truckers aren't enforced California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday. By Josh Funk, Associated Press
Jun 04 WATCH: Suspect arrested for allegedly supplying chemicals used in California fertility clinic bombing, authorities say By Eric Tucker, Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press Daniel Park, 32, was taken into custody on Tuesday night at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport upon his return from Poland, U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli told reporters. Continue reading
Oct 29 Fires set in Washington ballot drop boxes 'direct attack on democracy' By Gene Johnson, Claire Rush, Associated Press Another fire at a transit center drop box in Vancouver destroyed hundreds of ballots. Continue reading
Jun 10 7 things to know about the FDA's warning about shellfish from the Pacific Northwest By Claire Rush, Associated Press The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning. Continue reading
Mar 12 Trump clinches 2024 Republican nomination By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Donald Trump, whose single turbulent term in the White House transformed the Republican Party, tested the resilience of democratic institutions in the U.S. and threatened alliances abroad, will lead the GOP in a third consecutive presidential election after clinching the… Continue reading
Mar 12 Trump wins the Washington primary, AP says By Associated Press Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in Washington. Continue reading