Aug 03 Watch 3:08 Wildfires destroy hundreds of buildings, displace tens of thousands in Washington state By Andrew Merlis, Ryan Connelly Holmes Firefighters are battling a series of blazes that began this weekend in Washington state and are continuing to burn in and around Spokane, the state’s second most populous city. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced and hundreds of… Continue watching
May 28 Crews recover remains of 6 of 9 workers missing after chemical tank rupture in Washington By Claire Rush, Gene Johnson, Associated Press The total death toll is 11, including three who are still missing. It’s one of the deadliest U.S. workplace accidents in recent decades. Continue reading
May 26 Supreme Court rejects Florida's bid to sue Western states over commercial driver's licenses for immigrants By Associated Press The case the court turned away Tuesday stems from a crash in Florida last year that killed three people. Continue reading
May 26 Deaths are reported after a tank imploded at a Washington pulp and paper mill By Claire Rush, Rebecca Boone, Associated Press Authorities said some victims had suffered burns or inhalation injuries and there was no immediate threat to the public. Continue reading
Mar 27 Watch 9:21 Army veteran faces conspiracy charges after participating in anti-ICE protest By Aaron Glantz When a U.S. Army veteran was arrested on conspiracy charges for his role in an anti-ICE protest in Spokane, Washington, it was the first time an American had faced those charges in connection with the protests. Some legal experts saw… Continue watching
Feb 24 Suspect and 4 others are dead after stabbing attack near Tacoma, authorities say By Associated Press A man fatally stabbed four people before being shot by a sheriff's deputy outside a home northwest of Tacoma, Washington, on Tuesday, authorities said. Continue reading
Feb 11 WATCH: Millions inspired by monks' 'Walk for Peace' By Deema Zein “We walk not to bring any attention to us, but we just hope that we raise awareness of peace to all the people who will meet along the road.”… Continue reading
Feb 10 'Walk for Peace' concludes as Buddhist monks arrive in Washington after 15-week trek By Tiffany Stanley, Deepa Bharath, Associated Press A group of Buddhist monks has finally reached Washington, D.C., after completing a 15-week trek from Texas that captivated the country. Continue reading
Jan 26 DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, who has served 18 terms, is ending her reelection campaign for Congress By Matt Brown, Associated Press The 18-term delegate has been an advocate for her city's interests in Congress since 1991. Continue reading
Dec 17 Appeals court says Trump's National Guard deployment in Washington can continue for now By Gary Fields, Associated Press The appeals court panel ruled that President Donald Trump may prevail in his argument that the president “possesses a unique power” to mobilize the Guard in Washington. Continue reading