US Declares Mission Accomplished in War on Murder Hornets, but Experts Warn: 'They Got Here Once, They Could Do It Again'
Murder hornets—the invasive species known for decimating honeybee colonies and a potent sting—have been eradicated 5 years after their arrival, officials say.
Lay's Classic Potato Chips Recalled In Oregon, Washington – Here's What to Know
A limited number of Frito Lay's Classic Potato Chips were recalled due to "undeclared allergens."
Biden's 'Selfish' Approach to Final Weeks in Office Has Left Administration Rudderless: 'There's a Total Vacuum'
Democratic officials, even including members of his administration, say it feels like the president has already left office
Police Don't Kid Around, Arrest Two Goats on the Lam for Ramming Into People: 'Detained for Baaaad Behavior'
Two Washington goats were detained by law enforcement after wreaking havoc upon the city they were set loose in.
Anti-mine Treaty Signatories Slam US Decision To Send Landmines To Ukraine
Ukraine is a signatory to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention which prohibits the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of landmines.
University Student Who Survived Unharmed After Massive Tree Fell on Car Credits Eerie Prediction
Tyson Ramirez is counting his blessings after a massive tree uprooted in severe weather and fell directly onto his car Tuesday night, trapping him inside.
Sushi Restaurant Forced to Shut Down After Social Media Users Claim Food Influencer Ate a Parasite
A sushi restaurant in Washington was forced to shut down "indefinitely" after social media users claimed that viral food influencer Keith Lee ate a parasite.
Elderly Kamala Voter Charged with Hate Crime After Allegedly Attacking 'Brown-Skinned' Woman Over Support for Trump
A senior citizen in Washington was charged with a hate crime after allegedly attacking two Trump supporters, one of whom she confronted based on her skin color.
Democratic Lawmaker to Become First-Ever LGBTQ Latina in Congress After Historic Election Win
A Washington state senator has made history by becoming the first openly LGBTQ+ Latina elected to Congress, securing a U.S. House seat in a landmark victory.
Ballot Box Fires that Destroyed Hundreds of Votes Across Two States Linked to Same Suspicious Car: Police
Police have identified the same vehicle at the scene of two election drop box fires, one of which destroyed hundreds of mail-in ballots in Washington.
Musician Who Spent Weeks Lost in National Park Was Rescued After Screaming for Help 'One Last Time'
What began as a simple day run turned into a life-threatening, month-long ordeal when a man lost his way in a Washington state park.
Burning Ballot Box Caught on Camera by TV Crew: 'We Don't Know How Many Ballots Were In This Box, But Obviously They Are Destroyed'
A ballot drop box in Vancouver, Washington, was set on fire early Monday, potentially destroying hundreds of ballots.
Middle School Student Suspended After Defying Teacher Who Allegedly Refused to Let Her Go Change Bloody Pad: 'She Was Like, Go Sit Down'
A 13-year-old was suspended after defying a teacher who did not let her use the bathroom to change her pad, despite her visibly bleeding through her clothes.
Pet-Sitter Stole Dog and Dyed It Green, Then Told Owner It Ran Away and Sold It: Police
A dog-sitter was arrested for stealing a dog she was caring for, dyeing it green, and falsely claiming it had run away.
Washington Landlord Accused of Shooting Tenant in Head with Shotgun Over Dispute
A 50-year-old Washington landlord is accused of shooting his tenant in the face after a violent dispute.
Dog Declared a Hero After Leading Police to Her Injured Elderly Owner: 'We Credit Gita for Saving His Life That Day'
Washington dog went out of its way to lead a rescuer to owner who was injured in a remote cabin.
Elementary School Principal Calls Swastika Found on Campus a 'Symbol of Peace, Prosperity,' Encourages 'Inclusivity'
A Washington elementary school principal's response to a recent incident of antisemitic vandalism has upset parents and launched an investigation.
Washington Man Breaks Into Home, Hangs Out, Exposes Self to Resident, Drinks Milk from the Carton: 'He Acted Like It Was His House'
When told to leave, the intruder threatened the resident with his fist.
Washington D.C. police to start enforcing youth curfews during the summer as a way to reduce crime
Between 2016 and 2022, MPD officers arrested on average 2,235 juveniles in a given year involving youth under the age of 18
Washington D.C. approves funds for slavery reparations in next year's budget
The legislation seeks to address those "directly wronged and traumatized by the ills of slavery, Jim Crow, and structural and institutional racism"
May Day 2024 for immigrant rights: rallies across the U.S. mark 2024's Labor Day
Immigrant right advocates take the streets on May 1st in across the country in states like California, Texas, Washington and Iowa.
Cuba To Urge US To Ease Sanctions During Washington High Level Migration Meeting
The twice-yearly meeting will start on Tuesday, where Cuba will also urge the U.S. to end special treatment of Cubans illegally entering its territory.
Supreme Court Denies Motion to Reinstate Washington State District Map Alleged to Disadvantage Hispanics
The Court will allow the state to conduct the 2024 elections under a Washington state remedial legislative map
President Biden Pardons Thousands Convicted of Marijuana Use
Biden also commuted the sentences of 11 individuals serving "unduly long sentences for non-violent drug offenses"
US Jury Orders Monsanto To Pay $857m Over Chemicals In School
A US jury on Monday ordered chemical company Monsanto to pay $857 million to seven people at a school in the western state of Washington who said they were sickened by chemicals leaking from light fittings.
North Korea's Kim Warns Washington As Biggest ICBM Launched
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to accelerate his country's nuclear build-up and warned Washington against making a "wrong decision" after overseeing the launch of the country's most powerful ballistic missile, state media said Tuesday.
Supreme Court Asked To Decide If Trump Has Immunity From Prosecution
The former Republican president's historic trial is scheduled to begin in Washington on March 4, 2024.
Biden, Xi Set For High-stakes Summit
The two leaders have not met in person since they held talks in Bali in November 2022, and relations nosedived after the United States shot down an alleged Chinese spy balloon in February this year.
US Senate Staves Off Government Shutdown Reaching Deal In the Nick of Time
The shutdown crisis was largely triggered by a small group of hardline Republicans who had defied their own party leadership to scupper various temporary funding proposals as they pressed for deep spending cuts
Washington Says Goodbye To Pandas Amid Bitter US-China Backdrop
The Chinese government tends to "bestow" pandas on "nations with whom China's relations are on the upswing, as a form of soft power projection," said Kurt Tong, a former high-ranking US diplomat and managing partner of the Asia Group consultancy.