Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert a shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats voted to block legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security…
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Trump says Venezuelan airspace will reopen to commercial travel and Americans soon can visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he has informed Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy…
National Guard deployments to US cities cost taxpayers $496M
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recent findings reveal that the deployment of National Guard troops to several…
Elementary students proposed a Washington state cactus, the senate agreed with them
OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington state senators crossed party lines to settle a prickly issue:…
A former Illinois deputy is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy was sentenced Thursday to 20 years…
US appeals court says Noem’s decision to end protections for Venezuelans in US was illegal
A federal appeals court ruled late Wednesday that the Trump administration acted illegally when it…
Bill in Olympia proposes cell phone surcharge to aid public broadcasting stations
OLYMPIA —A bill to support public broadcasting stations in Washington through a 20-cent monthly surcharge…
Protesters march in Spokane honoring Alex Pretti
SPOKANE, Wash. – Protesters gathered in Spokane on Wednesday to honor Alex Pretti, who was…
Sen. Cantwell challenges Ticketmaster’s control over music venues, Kid Rock testifies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell addressed concerns over Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s dominance…
Car crashes into Spokane apartment building
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Fire Department (SFD) responded to the GoGo Heights Apartments in…