Nov 13 West Coast governors urge COVID quarantine after travel By Brian Melley, Associated Press The advisories issued Friday stopped short of stricter rules imposed by other governors and instead said people should avoid non-essential out-of-state travel and quarantine for 14 days after arriving from another state or country. Continue reading
Nov 07 WATCH: Celebrations on Black Lives Matter Plaza in D.C. after Biden declared winner By Associated Press People streamed into Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House, waving sings and taking cellphone pictures. Continue reading
Nov 03 Democrat Joe Biden wins District of Columbia By Associated Press He was awarded its three electoral votes on Tuesday. Continue reading
Oct 23 Washington state discovers first ‘murder hornet’ nest in U.S. By Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press Despite their nickname, the hornets kill at most a few dozen people a year in Asian countries, while other bugs cause more deaths in the U.S. The real threat is their devastating attacks on already at-risk honeybees. Continue reading
Aug 10 Seattle City Council poised to cut police positions, budget By Lisa Baumann, Associated Press The Seattle City Council is expected to approve proposals Monday that would reduce the police department by as many as 100 officers through layoffs and attrition. Continue reading
Jul 11 Conservation groups upset by North Cascades grizzly decision By Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press The forested mountains in and around North Cascades National Park in north central Washington state have long been considered prime habitat for threatened grizzly bears, so environmental groups are upset the Trump administration scrapped plans to reintroduce the apex predators… Continue reading
Jun 26 WATCH: House adopts bill to make D.C. 51st state By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Democratic lawmakers say Congress has both the moral obligation and constitutional authority to ensure that the city's 700,000 residents are allowed full voting rights, no longer subject to "taxation without representation."… Continue reading
Jun 02 WATCH: DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says she ‘didn’t see any provocation’ to warrant use of munitions on protesters By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The nearly 1,300 D.C. National Guard members who have been activated to assist law enforcement entities dealing with civil unrest were joined Monday evening by Guardsmen from Utah and New Jersey, and almost 1,500 guardsmen are coming today… Continue reading
Jun 01 Police fire tear gas to disperse D.C. protest so Trump could visit church By Associated Press The protesters appeared to be acting peacefully before they were dispersed by force. Continue reading
Mar 31 WATCH: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gives coronavirus update following stay-at-home order By Courtney Vinopal Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gave an update on the spread of novel coronavirus in the nation’s capital Tuesday morning, where there are currently around 500 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Continue reading