California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.
2nd bill filed to limit WA governor’s authority to approve locally opposed wind farms
In addition to Dye’s bill, Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, has filed Senate Bill 5015 to limit the governor’s authority by ...
How a second Trump presidency could impact Washington state
From the economy to immigration, President-elect Trump promises big changes that will be felt in western Washington and ...
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Kamala Harris made history as vice president. The rest didn’t go as planned
At 60 years old, Harris is still young in a political world where the last two presidents have set records as the oldest ever elected.
Supreme Court backs law banning TikTok if it’s not sold by its Chinese parent company
The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it’s sold by its ...
From a school featured in 'Freaky Friday' to a historic synagogue, these are some of the landmarks damaged in the L.A.-area fires
The Los Angeles-area blazes, which authorities say have killed at least 16 people, have leveled homes, businesses and schools ...
Metrobus crashes into empty Riverdale, Md. building, driver hospitalized
A Metrobus driver was taken to the hospital shortly after the bus ran into a empty building in Prince George's County, ...
‘Stuck on an Island,’ Some Residents Insist on Staying in the Fire Zone
In fire-scarred Altadena, dozens of people are still living in their homes and surviving without electricity or clean tap ...
Evacuations ordered after fire erupts at Moss Landing power plant
A fire has erupted at the Moss Landing Power Plant Thursday evening, officials said. The fire is at energy company Vistra’s power plant in Monterey County. The Monterey County ...
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Democrats’ crisis of the future: The biggest states that back them are shrinking
No GOP strongholds are projected to lose seats. Florida and Texas are projected to pick up four seats each. Arizona, Idaho, ...
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Sarah Perry announces reelection for King County Council
Sarah Perry announced Jan. 16 that she will seek a second term as King County Councilmember for District 3. Perry’s term began in 2022 after she beat 20-year incumbent Kathy Lambert in the 2021 ...
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Universities are mapping where local news outlets are still thriving — and where gaps persist
A group of academics at multiple universities have formed the Local News Impact Consortium, which collaborates with researchers and practitioners to help develop standards and protocols. Its goal is ...