Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary after Trump tasked him to boost drilling
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as interior secretary late Thursday after President Donald Trump tapped ...
WA immigration advocates rally for health care, unemployment benefits
Several hundred people gathered on the steps of the state Capitol to support health care and a wage replacement program for undocumented workers.
Renton family’s quest for reparations inspires WA bill
School districts with excess land acquired through eminent domain or the threat of it may soon have to offer the original ...
Conspiracies, espionage, an enemies list: Takeaways from a wild day of confirmation hearings
President Donald Trump’s most controversial Cabinet nominees have flooded the zone Thursday in back-to-back-to-back confirmation hearings.
FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids
It’s the first new pharmaceutical approach to treating pain in more than 20 years, offering an alternative to both opioids and over-the-counter medications.
With sweeping executive orders, Trump tests local control of schools
The orders seek to encourage “patriotic education” and restrict discussions about racism and gender by threatening to withdraw federal funding.
Body found in car that caught fire, went into Angle Lake
A body was recovered from inside a car that drove into Angle Lake on Thursday afternoon. What caused the incident was not ...
Apple’s iPhone sales during the holiday season slipped despite a highly anticipated AI rollout
Apple on Thursday disclosed its iPhone sales dipped slightly during the holiday-season quarter, signaling a sluggish start to ...
IOC presidential candidates pitch to Olympic voters in quirky closed-door event
Behind closed doors at the IOC seven candidates hoping to lead the Olympic body are making key pitches to an exclusive club ...
Here’s when two Redmond light rail stations will open this spring
Soon, riders can take trips to Microsoft or get to downtown Bellevue in under 20 minutes. By next winter, the Eastside line ...
McIlroy and Lowry come up aces, Scheffler back with a 67 and Henley takes Pebble Beach lead
Scottie Scheffler looked every bit like the No. 1 player in the world even if he didn't make a hole-in-one during the ...
Rubio says Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal is legit and driven by China concerns
The secretary of state says Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland and retake control of the Panama Canal is driven by ...