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Washington officials won't budge on trans athlete policy after girl files SCOTUS appeal for alleged assault

October 6, 2026

Washington officials won't budge on trans athlete policy after girl files SCOTUS appeal for alleged assault

WIAA and Washington's superintendent say transgender athletes can keep competing by gender identity as a Supreme Court application over wrestling pends.

Women who faced biological males in girls' sports and locker rooms speak out ahead of Washington state vote

October 6, 2026

Women who faced biological males in girls' sports and locker rooms speak out ahead of Washington state vote

Frances Staudt and four female athletes rallied in Vancouver, Wash., sharing harrowing stories of biological males in girls' sports and locker rooms.

President Trump endorses Wyoming's secretary of state for US House of Representatives

October 6, 2026

President Trump endorses Wyoming's secretary of state for US House of Representatives

President Donald Trump endorses Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray for the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of the midterm election.

Blue states set to trigger fresh minimum wage hikes with pay floors more than double federal rate

October 6, 2026

Blue states set to trigger fresh minimum wage hikes with pay floors more than double federal rate

Deep-blue Washington pushes its nation-leading minimum wage to $17.73 as Seattle hits $22.14, sparking debate over labor costs and job losses.

Nobu chef killed after teen driver crashes into parked car in California

October 5, 2026

Nobu chef killed after teen driver crashes into parked car in California

A longtime chef at Nobu Malibu was napping in his parked car before his shift when a speeding 16-year-old slammed his Range Rover into his sedan.

Luxury fashion designers found shot dead in California as family reportedly reveals troubling lead-up

October 5, 2026

Luxury fashion designers found shot dead in California as family reportedly reveals troubling lead-up

Fashion designers Bryan Walker and Michelle Min were found shot dead outside their California home as relatives reportedly revealed troubling details about the days before their deaths.

Washington family requests SCOTUS injunction after daughter was allegedly sexually assaulted by trans athlete

October 5, 2026

Washington family requests SCOTUS injunction after daughter was allegedly sexually assaulted by trans athlete

Alliance Defending Freedom filed an emergency Supreme Court application seeking to let a Washington teenage wrestler compete without facing a male athlete.

Catholic schools, banned rifles and ‘climate lawfare’: Blockbuster fights await Supreme Court

October 5, 2026

Catholic schools, banned rifles and ‘climate lawfare’: Blockbuster fights await Supreme Court

From AR-15 restrictions to Catholic preschool funding, the Supreme Court faces blockbuster cases testing Second Amendment and religious freedom limits.

Shark bites fisherman twice during kayaking encounter along California beach

October 4, 2026

Shark bites fisherman twice during kayaking encounter along California beach

A Malibu shark encounter sent a kayaker to the hospital after he reportedly reeled in a suspected mako shark while fishing off the California coast.

Portland teen faces terrorism, attempted murder charges after school cafeteria chemical scare

October 4, 2026

Portland teen faces terrorism, attempted murder charges after school cafeteria chemical scare

A 15-year-old Benson Polytechnic High School student faces 19 counts including domestic terrorism after allegedly mixing toxic chemicals in the cafeteria.