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June 9, 2026

JD Vance installs custom chicken coop at Naval Observatory and will personally care for birds

A custom chicken coop built by Carolina Coops has been installed at the Naval Observatory, where Vice President JD Vance will care for the chickens.

June 9, 2026

Seattle mayor says sobriety won't be required at new homeless shelter

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says residents entering a new homeless shelter community in Interbay will not be required to be sober under a low-barrier model.

June 8, 2026

Washington school removes testosterone vials from Pride display after district says they were not approved

A Washington school district removed unauthorized testosterone vials from a high school Pride display after they were added without approval.

June 8, 2026

Seattle mayor shrugs off millionaire-tax concerns as 44% of business leaders consider leaving

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said concerns about wealthy residents and businesses leaving Washington over the state's new millionaires tax are overblown.

June 7, 2026

Why America’s next 250 years can be greater than its first 250

America's 250th anniversary recalls how George Washington's troops survived the Battle of Brooklyn in 1776 and how patriots persevered through centuries.

June 6, 2026

Washington school board director, sex shop owner host sex ed event for kids as young as 9

A Washington school board director who owns a sex shop is helping host a sex-education event for children as young as 9, drawing scrutiny over content.

June 6, 2026

National Park Service ranger dies after falling into crevasse on Mount McKinley during climbing patrol

National Park Service ranger Robin Pendery died after falling into a crevasse on Mount McKinley during a climbing patrol near the 14,000-foot camp.

June 5, 2026

Washington teacher charged with incest after allegedly having sex with two teenage boys she adopted

Washington state teacher Amber Swain, 35, charged with incest after allegedly having sexual relationships with two teenage boys she adopted.

June 5, 2026

Washington father arrested after allegedly killing 4-year-old son and burying body under his house: reports

A Washington state father allegedly killed his 4-year-old son and buried the body under his house, with remains discovered about a year later.

June 5, 2026

Seattle mayor admits breaking Starbucks boycott after urging residents to shun coffee giant

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson admits she broke her Starbucks boycott after visiting Pike Place Market, declining to say if others should shun the company.