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December 1, 2023

Washington state Democrat Rep. Adam Smith says cease-fire activists vandalized home

Washington Democrat Rep. Adam Smith said his house was vandalized by cease-fire activists on Thursday night at his Bellevue home, he posted on X.

December 1, 2023

Calf of humpback whale 'Smiley' delights Seattle residents with Elliott Bay visit

A humpback whale, identified as the calf of an adult female known as "Smiley," visited onlookers in Seattle by breaching for about 40 minutes on Thursday.

November 29, 2023

Court filings reveal secret agreement between Biden admin, eco groups seeking to tear down key power source

The Biden administration floated tearing down key hydropower dams in Washington, according to a secret court mediation made publicly available Wednesday.

November 27, 2023

Immigrants to US rally over work permit disparities as advocates call for equality

Tensions are rising among immigrants in the U.S. over disparities in work permits. Advocates are pushing for equal treatment, while local leaders focus on aiding new arrivals.

November 24, 2023

Washington DC faces soaring homicide rates linked to plunging clearances

There has been a multiyear spike in homicides in Washington, D.C. with a notable decline in the clearance rate by the Metropolitan Police Department, authorities say.

November 23, 2023

GUNS AND AMMO: One of America's fastest growing high school sports has 'no benchwarmers'

Shooting sports are gaining popularity among high schoolers across the United States, despite conflicting attitudes toward guns. Here's what competitors attribute the surge to.

November 22, 2023

Biden admin quietly developing settlement with groups seeking to tear down key power source

The Biden administration quietly entered into confidential negotiations with a series of environmental groups who have advocated for tearing down vital dams in the Pacific Northwest.

November 21, 2023

Washington state chiropractor and husband allegedly killed by tenant who was about to be evicted: officials

A Washington state couple was allegedly killed by a tenant who was about to be evicted, according to prosecutors. The couple went missing last week.

November 21, 2023

Washington woman says she escaped home where she was held captive for days; police find man dead inside

A 27-year-old woman claimed to have escaped a home in Gig Harbor, Washington, where an older man held her captive for multiple days, authorities said.

November 20, 2023

Utah man charged with threatening Palestinian rights group

A Utah man has been charged with making threats against a Palestinian rights organization in Washington. The charges were unsealed on Monday amidst escalating tensions.