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June 2, 2025

High school girls stage protest after trans athlete wins 2nd straight state track championship

After Veronica Garcia, a trans athlete, won a Washington state track championship, girls at Tumwater High School protested the victory.

June 2, 2025

Trans athlete fires message toward critics after dominating girls' 400 for state title

Washington state trans athlete Veronica Garcia won a championship on Saturday and had a message for critics who have been at the events.

June 2, 2025

JASON RANTZ: Seattle says praying in public is 'provocative' and the Trump administration is taking notice

Seattle faces criticism for its handling of Christian worshipers' rights, with the Trump administration considering an intervention to protect First Amendment freedoms.

May 30, 2025

Cause of failed Alaska Airlines landing gear that sent passengers screaming revealed

A fatigue fracture from improper maintenance caused an Alaska Airlines' landing gear failure during a 2023 flight, NTSB investigators revealed in a report.

May 28, 2025

FBI to probe claims of 'targeted violence' against religious groups after evangelicals' protest in Seattle

The FBI is investigating allegations of "targeted violence" against religious groups in Seattle, Deputy Director Dan Bongino said Tuesday.

May 27, 2025

Former NBA star Shawn Kemp pleads guilty to Seattle area mall shooting

The former Seattle SuperSonics player plead guilty to second-degree assault in a 2023 Tacoma Mall shooting. Shawn Kemp claimed he returned fire in an act of self-defense.

May 23, 2025

Washington state school district votes to keep biological males out of girls sports despite state pushback

The Quilcene School District in Washington, long a blue state, is defying state law, voting to ban transgender athletes from girls sports.

May 22, 2025

Vacation nightmare: 12 family members diagnosed with fungal disease after exploring Costa Rica cave

Twelve family members diagnosed with histoplasmosis post-Costa Rica trip. The CDC collaborates with local health bodies to manage the outbreak.

May 22, 2025

Washington doctor dies during Grand Canyon rim-to-rim hike at age 74

Beloved Washington doctor, Dr. Dennis Smith, died during a Grand Canyon hike. Known for his fitness and orthopedic work, his death may have been a freak accident, a colleague said.

May 19, 2025

Washington restaurant owner forced to close doors after crime surge makes insurance impossible

Bistro Baffi in Washington State shuts down due to repeated break-ins and insurance issues, highlighting rising crime and challenges for small businesses.