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U.S. Rep. Emily Randall, a Washington Democrat, says she's co-sponsoring a measure to impeach and remove Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from office.
'Enough is enough.' WA congresswoman pushes to impeach Kristi Noem
U.S. Rep. Emily Randall, a Washington Democrat, says she's co-sponsoring a measure to impeach and remove Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from office.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:35 PM
U.S. Rep. Emily Randall, a Washington Democrat, says she's co-sponsoring a measure to impeach and remove Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from office.
The state’s approach contrasts with the Trump administration, which just this week pulled the U.S. out of the foundational United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Washington state pumps more tax dollars toward green jet fuel
A who’s who from Washington state business and Democratic politics on Thursday extolled the virtues of alternative jet fuel and said the state would strive to become the nation’s leading enabler of gr...
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January 9, 2026 at 7:56 PM
The state’s approach contrasts with the Trump administration, which just this week pulled the U.S. out of the foundational United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
A King County jury is now tasked with deciding whether the city of Seattle bears legal responsibility for the death of Antonio Mays Jr., the 16-year-old whose unsolved killing led to the shutdown of the Capitol Hill Organized Protest zone in summer 2020.
Seattle CHOP trial: Jury deciding if city is liable in teen’s death
A King County jury is now tasked with deciding whether the city of Seattle bears legal responsibility for the death of Antonio Mays Jr., the 16-year-old whose unsolved killing led to the shutdown of t...
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January 9, 2026 at 4:45 PM
A King County jury is now tasked with deciding whether the city of Seattle bears legal responsibility for the death of Antonio Mays Jr., the 16-year-old whose unsolved killing led to the shutdown of the Capitol Hill Organized Protest zone in summer 2020.
Hundreds gathered at Pier 58 in downtown Seattle on Thursday night for a vigil and march honoring those killed by ICE agents, including Minneapolis mother of three, Renee Nicole Good.
Photos: Hundreds of Seattleites honor Renee Good, others killed by ICE with a vigil
Hundreds gathered at Pier 58 in downtown Seattle on Thursday night for a vigil and march honoring those killed by ICE agents, including Minneapolis mother of three, Renee Nicole Good.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Hundreds gathered at Pier 58 in downtown Seattle on Thursday night for a vigil and march honoring those killed by ICE agents, including Minneapolis mother of three, Renee Nicole Good.
Washington’s current tax code is unsustainable, hurts public schools and middle-class families, and needs reform. That was state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal’s top message Thursday during his annual “State of Education” address.
'Our kids need help.' Washington schools chief calls for tax reforms to fund education
Washington’s current tax code is unsustainable, hurts public schools and middle-class families, and needs reform. That was state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal’s top message Thursd...
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January 9, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Washington’s current tax code is unsustainable, hurts public schools and middle-class families, and needs reform. That was state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal’s top message Thursday during his annual “State of Education” address.
[BREAKING] Two people were shot Thursday by federal officers operating in East Portland, according to the Portland Police Bureau.
Federal agents shoot 2 people in East Portland
Two people were shot Thursday by federal officers operating in East Portland, according to the Portland Police Bureau.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:18 AM
[BREAKING] Two people were shot Thursday by federal officers operating in East Portland, according to the Portland Police Bureau.
A man who held himself out as a Native American activist was sentenced Wednesday to 46 years in prison for drugging and raping women in a case that inspired calls for changes in Washington state law to prohibit defendants who represent themselves from directly questioning their accusers.
Man who held himself out as Native American activist sentenced to 46 years for serial rapes
A man who held himself out as a Native American activist was sentenced Wednesday to 46 years in prison for drugging and raping women in a case that inspired calls for changes in Washington state law t...
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January 8, 2026 at 11:42 PM
A man who held himself out as a Native American activist was sentenced Wednesday to 46 years in prison for drugging and raping women in a case that inspired calls for changes in Washington state law to prohibit defendants who represent themselves from directly questioning their accusers.
More than a dozen Seattle restaurants and small businesses have come together to raise money to help farmers dealing with the aftermath of last month’s historic flood.
Western Washington businesses, restaurants raise money for farmers after historic flood
More than a dozen Seattle restaurants and small businesses have come together to raise money to help farmers dealing with the aftermath of last month’s historic flood.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:22 PM
More than a dozen Seattle restaurants and small businesses have come together to raise money to help farmers dealing with the aftermath of last month’s historic flood.
The legacy of UW goalie Mia Hamant’s time on and off the field was on display Tuesday night during a celebration of life at Alaska Airlines Arena on the UW’s campus.
Remembering ‘the Mia way.’ Family, teammates honor UW goalie Mia Hamant
The legacy of UW goalie Mia Hamant’s time on and off the field was on display Tuesday night during a celebration of life at Alaska Airlines Arena on the UW’s campus.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:44 PM
The legacy of UW goalie Mia Hamant’s time on and off the field was on display Tuesday night during a celebration of life at Alaska Airlines Arena on the UW’s campus.
As red and now blue states around the country try to redraw their congressional maps, the conversation in Washington state to this point has been: There’s "literally no way." But Joe Fitzgibbon, the Democrats’ majority leader in the state House of Representatives, wants to start a conversation.
Gerrymander Washington? Democrats want to talk about it
As red and now blue states around the country try to redraw their congressional maps, the conversation in Washington state to this point has been: There’s "literally no way." But Joe Fitzgibbon, the D...
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January 8, 2026 at 5:36 PM
As red and now blue states around the country try to redraw their congressional maps, the conversation in Washington state to this point has been: There’s "literally no way." But Joe Fitzgibbon, the Democrats’ majority leader in the state House of Representatives, wants to start a conversation.
Huskies football star quarterback Demond Williams Jr., announced he's leaving the University of Washington and entering the transfer portal. UW has signaled it will file a lawsuit to enforce the contract.
A Huskies quarterback leaves, UW threatens to sue
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January 8, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Huskies football star quarterback Demond Williams Jr., announced he's leaving the University of Washington and entering the transfer portal. UW has signaled it will file a lawsuit to enforce the contract.
Approximately 200 protesters filled the block in front of the Henry M. Jackson Federal building in downtown Seattle Wednesday night, part of nationwide protests after the fatal shooting of a Minnesota woman by a federal immigration officer.
Seattle joins national protest following Minneapolis ICE shooting
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Approximately 200 protesters filled the block in front of the Henry M. Jackson Federal building in downtown Seattle Wednesday night, part of nationwide protests after the fatal shooting of a Minnesota woman by a federal immigration officer.
In the Seattle region, average apartment rents have climbed about 5% since 2022, according to ALN Apartment data. In the Austin area, rents moved in the opposite direction. They fell about 6% in 2023 and another 4% in 2024 and 2025.
Austin built a lot of housing fast. Rents fell. What could Seattle learn?
While rents kept rising in many big cities, including Seattle, rents in Austin, Texas, have been on the decline for the last three years. That raises a simple question: Why is Austin an outlier? And i...
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January 8, 2026 at 1:52 AM
In the Seattle region, average apartment rents have climbed about 5% since 2022, according to ALN Apartment data. In the Austin area, rents moved in the opposite direction. They fell about 6% in 2023 and another 4% in 2024 and 2025.
The Alaska Airlines pilot who has been universally praised as a hero for safely landing a jet after a door plug panel flew off shortly after takeoff is suing Boeing because he believes the plane maker wrongly tried to blame him and the rest of the crew.
Alaska Airlines pilot who safely landed plane after panel blew out says Boeing unfairly blamed him
The Alaska Airlines pilot who has been universally praised as a hero for safely landing a jet after a door plug panel flew off shortly after takeoff is suing Boeing because he believes the plane maker...
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January 7, 2026 at 9:17 PM
The Alaska Airlines pilot who has been universally praised as a hero for safely landing a jet after a door plug panel flew off shortly after takeoff is suing Boeing because he believes the plane maker wrongly tried to blame him and the rest of the crew.
Procurement fraud is nothing new. What is new, though, is that a city of Bellingham employee allegedly used ChatGPT to skew the outcome.
A bid rigging scandal in Bellingham may involve ChatGPT
At least one expert says it may be the first time AI has been at the center of procurement fraud.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Procurement fraud is nothing new. What is new, though, is that a city of Bellingham employee allegedly used ChatGPT to skew the outcome.
Some Washington communities are reconsidering fluoridation in public water amid a spike in skepticism about the long-time, dental-related practice supported by health experts.
Fluoride fights bubble up around Washington
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January 6, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Some Washington communities are reconsidering fluoridation in public water amid a spike in skepticism about the long-time, dental-related practice supported by health experts.
Hundreds of National Guard troops are being returned from federal service to their respective states, U.S. Northern Command announced Tuesday.
Hundreds of federalized National Guard members demobilized in Oregon, Illinois, and California
Hundreds of National Guard troops are being returned from federal service to their respective states, U.S. Northern Command announced Tuesday.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Hundreds of National Guard troops are being returned from federal service to their respective states, U.S. Northern Command announced Tuesday.
Over the next three days, between two and four feet of snow are predicted in the North Cascades, including at Snoqualmie and Stevens Pass, and in the Mount Rainier area.
Big snow hits Washington Cascades, 2 to 4 feet expected by Thursday
If you’ve been praying for fresh powder in the mountains, apparently, someone is listening.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Over the next three days, between two and four feet of snow are predicted in the North Cascades, including at Snoqualmie and Stevens Pass, and in the Mount Rainier area.
Washington state is continuing to recommend 16 vaccines for children and adolescents, in line with the schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The feds just overhauled the childhood vaccine schedule. WA is sticking with the old one
Washington state is continuing to recommend 16 vaccines for children and adolescents, in line with the schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Washington state is continuing to recommend 16 vaccines for children and adolescents, in line with the schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
First the Mariners come within a game of reaching their first World Series. Now, the Seattle Seahawks are favored to win their second ever Super Bowl. But are Seattle sports fans getting their hopes up only to have them dashed by yet another decade of heartache and disappointment?
Are we on the cusp of a golden era in Seattle sports?
First the Mariners come within a game of reaching their first World Series. Now, the Seattle Seahawks are the top seed in the National Football Conference (NFC) and favored to win their second ever Su...
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January 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM
First the Mariners come within a game of reaching their first World Series. Now, the Seattle Seahawks are favored to win their second ever Super Bowl. But are Seattle sports fans getting their hopes up only to have them dashed by yet another decade of heartache and disappointment?
Mike Solan, the high-profile and divisive president of the Seattle Police Officer’s Guild, is no longer seeking reelection, he announced last week. His second term ends next month.
Seattle's controversial police union leader Mike Solan to step aside
Mike Solan, the high-profile and divisive president of the Seattle Police Officer’s Guild, is no longer seeking reelection, he announced last week.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Mike Solan, the high-profile and divisive president of the Seattle Police Officer’s Guild, is no longer seeking reelection, he announced last week. His second term ends next month.
The Las Vegas Raiders fired Pete Carroll on Monday after just one year, meaning they will enter their third consecutive season with a new coach in charge.
Raiders fire former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll after one season
The Las Vegas Raiders fired Pete Carroll on Monday after just one year, meaning they will enter their third consecutive season with a new coach in charge.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:46 PM
The Las Vegas Raiders fired Pete Carroll on Monday after just one year, meaning they will enter their third consecutive season with a new coach in charge.
Washington is close to opening a new incentive program for commercial fleet operators to transition trucks and other vehicles to models that run on electric or hydrogen power.
$126M incentive program for zero-emission trucks nears launch in WA
Washington is close to opening a new incentive program for commercial fleet operators to transition trucks and other vehicles to models that run on electric or hydrogen power.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Washington is close to opening a new incentive program for commercial fleet operators to transition trucks and other vehicles to models that run on electric or hydrogen power.
Supporters of two citizen initiatives, one focused on parental rights and another on barring transgender athletes from girls’ sports, moved closer Friday to getting those measures before the Washington state Legislature, and potentially voters.
Signatures filed for initiatives on parental rights, blocking trans athletes from girls’ sports
Supporters of two citizen initiatives, one focused on parental rights and another on barring transgender athletes from girls’ sports, moved closer Friday to getting those measures before the Washingto...
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January 5, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Supporters of two citizen initiatives, one focused on parental rights and another on barring transgender athletes from girls’ sports, moved closer Friday to getting those measures before the Washington state Legislature, and potentially voters.
Evacuations driven by flood risk cost retailers and other businesses in the Skagit Valley tens of thousands of dollars, but the damage to one iconic product from the region appears to be minimal.
Flooding won’t dampen Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
Evacuations driven by flood risk cost retailers and other businesses in the Skagit Valley tens of thousands of dollars, but the damage to one iconic product from the region appears to be minimal.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Evacuations driven by flood risk cost retailers and other businesses in the Skagit Valley tens of thousands of dollars, but the damage to one iconic product from the region appears to be minimal.