Bill Clinton to spend 1 more night in hospital for non-COVID-related infection
Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to a Southern California hospital this week with a non-COVID-19-related infection but is "on the mend."
Biden highlights cheaper child care in speech on stalled spending bill
As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.
AG Ferguson: Facebook gave false info in campaign suit
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson says a Facebook representative provided false testimony in a lawsuit that accuses the company of violating state campaign finance laws.
'These actions have saved lives'; Gov. Inslee responds to 90% state worker vaccination rate
The deadline for Washington state employees to get fully vaccinated is just a week away, and Governor Jay Inslee says the numbers are looking good.
‘Loved and accepted just the way you are,’ Biden says on National Coming Out Day
The president released a statement to formally recognize National Coming Out Day, which began in 1988 to remember the anniversary of the second major National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
Russell Wilson underwent surgery for injured finger, could be out for 6-8 weeks
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson injured his middle finger during Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Rams, and some health experts speculate he could be out for nearly two months.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Biden becomes 1st president to issue proclamation
President Joe Biden's signed a proclamation Friday marking Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, as Indigenous Peoples' Day. Biden is the first president to sign such a proclamation.
Biden stresses consequences of failing to raise debt ceiling in meeting with CEOs
With the clock ticking on America’s debt limit, President Joe Biden called a meeting with CEOs of major businesses to stress the importance of raising the debt ceiling.
Biden says 'everybody is frustrated' as Dems battle over infrastructure, spending bills
As Democrats work to resolve the rift stalling President Joe Biden's agenda, the president told reporters on Saturday, “Everybody is frustrated. That’s part of being in government.”
Trump asks judge to force Twitter to reactivate his account
Former President Donald Trump wants a federal judge to force Twitter to restore his account, which was suspended in January following the deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol.
Biden to hold 30-country meeting on ransomware, cybersecurity
President Biden announced Friday that a 30-country meeting will take place this month aimed at fighting ransomware and other cyber attacks.
Biden's approval rating falls as crises take toll on popularity, poll shows
President Joe Biden’s approval rating has slumped — with half of Americans now approving and half disapproving of his leadership.
Blue Origin workers allege sexism, safety risks
A group of more than 20 current and former employees are accusing Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket ship company of being a toxic work environment and not adhering to proper safety protocols.
Biden picks state judge John Chun for federal bench in Seattle
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced another nominee for the extremely shorthanded federal bench in Seattle: Washington state Court of Appeals Judge John H. Chun.
Former Seahawks CB Richard Sherman signs with Bucs
Former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Kirkland-based company fined more than $2.6M for timeshare exit scheme
Kirkland-based company Reed Hein & Associates must pay up $2.61 million to the state for a timeshare exit scheme affecting thousands of Washingtonians.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan presents her final budget proposal to city council
Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan presented her final 2022 budget proposal to the city council on Monday evening.
COVID-19 booster: Biden encourages eligible Americans to get another shot
President Joe Biden is urging those now eligible for COVID-19 booster shots to get the added protection.
Gov. Inslee extends statewide eviction moratorium bridge to Oct. 31
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday the state’s eviction protections will remain in place through the end of October because counties aren’t getting federal and state COVID-19 relief funds intended for rental assistance out fast enough ahead of the current moratorium that was set to expire Sept. 30.
Gov. Inslee requests federal assistance for Washington hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients
Gov. Jay Inslee made a plea to the federal government on Friday, requesting additional medical personnel to help overwhelmed hospitals in Washington.