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March 30, 2023

Seattle Audubon changes name to sever ties with racist legacy

Bird conservation organization Seattle Audubon is changing its name to Birds Connect Seattle to sever its ties from slave owner John James Audubon.

March 29, 2023

US backs international court to prosecute Russian crimes in Ukraine

The U.S. has offered support for creation of an international court to investigate crimes perpetrated by Russia in the course of its invasion in Ukraine.

March 29, 2023

US attorney declined to prosecute 67% of arrests in DC as nation's capital suffers crime spike

U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves has declined to prosecute 67% of arrests made in Washington, D.C., an outlier compared to other major cities as D.C. struggles with a crime spike.

March 29, 2023

'High-priority' repeat offender in Washington flees deputies, arrested after foot chase

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department in Washington state took a "high priority" repeat offender into custody earlier this month in connection with an armed carjacking.

March 28, 2023

Man released from federal prison stabs Rand Paul staffer on second day out

A man who was released from federal prison stabbed U.S. Senate staffer Rand Paul on his second day out. The man was arrested on a charge of assault with intent to kill after the attack.

March 28, 2023

School shooting in Nashville: 'As a nation, we can do better,' faith leader insists

As the nation reels from the school shooting in Nashville, four faith leaders offer spiritual comfort and admonishments about straying away from biblical principles.

March 28, 2023

FLASHBACK: Army Rangers engage in 300-round shootout with Crips gang on US soil

When violent crime threatened his Tacoma neighborhood, Bill Foulk enlisted the help of his fellow Army Rangers. The gangs weren't prepared for what came next.

March 24, 2023

Washington train knocked off tracks by safety device, 3K gallons of diesel fuel spilled

A train was knocked off the tracks last week in Washington and spilled 3,100 gallons of diesel fuel. The train was knocked off the tracks by a safety device.

March 24, 2023

Biden considering tearing down key green energy source over eco concerns

President Biden announced this week that he is committed to working with lawmakers who have backed tearing down four hydropower dams in Washington to protect salmon species.

March 23, 2023

Washington bill cuts English language requirement for cops, firefighters: 'Equity agenda at play'

Democrats in Washington State are working to pass a bill to allow police officers and firefighters who can't read or write in English eligible for those jobs.