WA vote to exclude juvenile facilities from prison riot laws
The Washington state Senate just passed a bill that excludes juvenile facilities from laws around punishments for prison riots.
Trump order opens all WA national forests for logging
President Trump's order that opened up 59% of all national forests to logging affects all forests in Washington state, raising concerns of deforestation.
UW students rally against international student visa revocations
Colleges around the country, including the University of Washington, are reporting cases of international students suddenly learning their visas have been revoked.
US revoking some University of Washington international student visas
Visas can be canceled for a number of reasons, but college leaders say the government has been quietly terminating students’ legal residency status with little notice to students or schools.
Trump says U.S. in direct nuclear talks with Iran
President Trump says the U.S. will engage in a high-level negotiation with Iran this Saturday.
WA effort to ban flavored tobacco products
Previously thought to be dead for the year, lawmakers heard legislation Monday that would ban flavored vapes and cigarettes.
Effort to ban flavored tobacco products in WA revived in legislature
A new bill takes the extra step of increasing taxes on manufacturing, selling and buying all other tobacco products to bring in more revenue.
TikTok deal could be in trouble
After the Trump administration's tariffs went into effect last week, a deal to sell TikTok may not longer be likely.
Trump order opens up all WA national forests for logging
It appears the Trump administration has targeted areas for harvesting in every National Forest in Washington state.
Worst stock market days in history
Stocks are swinging sharply still after President Trump’s tariff announcement last week. Here’s how last week stacks up to some of the worst days for the stock market in U.S. history.
Pence receiving Profile in Courage Award from JFK Library Foundation
The Profile in Courage Award is awarded by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. This year it’s going to Mike Pence for his actions on Jan. 6.
Thousands attend Seattle ‘Hands Off!’ rally against Trump, Elon Musk
Thousands gathered in all 50 states to protest against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk on Saturday. In Washington, rallies took place across the Puget Sound. Their message: "Hands Off!"
Thousands attend 'Hands Off' rally in Seattle against Trump, Musk
From students to grandparents and everyone in between, thousands gathered in all 50 states to protest against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk on Saturday. In Washington, rallies took place across the Puget Sound. Their message: Hands Off! “Hands off our education, hands off our health care and hands off our democracy,” one of the speakers said. At Seattle center, a sea of people stood strong in their convictions while chanting. Organizers told FOX 13, more than seven thousand people pre-registered to attend Saturday’s rally. “Who saves us, we save us,” the crowd chanted.
Maintaining relationships amid political polarization
Today's political climate can make it really difficult to maintain friendships across ideological divides. So, this morning we're talking to Florence Ann Romano, author of Build Your Village.
The future of Greenland
President Trump says he wants Greenland, Denmark says it's their territory, and the Greenlanders want independence.
WA schools face funding cuts over DEI order
The White House is now asking all schools to sign a contract that they will get rid of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) practices. If they don't, schools are risking federal funding, something the Trump administration says is a privilege, not a right.
WA sues Trump to protect election integrity
Washington and Oregon are suing over President Trump's executive order to require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
Layoffs begin amid Trump's auto tariffs
World leaders are slapping the United State with new retaliatory tariffs as layoffs start in the global auto industry. This, as Wall Street's stock market continues to take massive hits.
Unemployment benefits for striking workers being considered in WA, OR
Oregon and Washington lawmakers are considering unemployment benefits for striking workers, following recent walkouts by Boeing, nurses and teachers.
WA among states suing to block Trump's election order, calling it unconstitutional
The suit seeks to block key aspects of Trump's order, including requirements people provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a demand all mail ballots be received by Election Day.