WASHINGTON --- With Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing, her seat on the court is now vacant. According to multiple ABC News sources close to President Trump, he expects to put forth a nominee to fill that spot in…
SELAH, Wash. — When the now-former police chief of Selah suddenly retired last month, he sent a letter to the mayor saying he could no longer deal with the city administrator. According to the letter, the Aug. 31 early retirement…
Washington gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp expressed doubt in the validity of climate change during a 17 minute Facebook live video on Wednesday. His comments come as hundreds of thousands of acres of land are burning across Washington state. In…
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered Monday afternoon in a small town south of Portland for a pro-President Donald Trump vehicle rally — just over a week after member of a far-right group was fatally shot after a…
President Trump is taking steps to cut off federal funding from what he calls “anarchist” cities. Trump has ordered all federal agencies to send reports to the White House within 14 days, laying out funds that can be “redirected.” His…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman on Wednesday issued an emergency rule change requiring ballot packets to be sent to voters as first-class mail. The ballots are to be sent at least 15 days before Election Day.…
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Republican police chief Loren Culp edged out other Republicans to advance to the November ballot along with Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee. Culp is the police chief of the town of Republic and author of the book…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Not much has changed when it comes to voting since COVID-19 but there are precautions in place if you need to use in-person voter services today on primary day. For those who still need to register to…
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. - Tuesday, August 4 is Primary Election Day in Washington state. If you still have your ballot you can return it to any ballot drop box location in your county. You can also appear in person at…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- An old Chuck E. Cheese building has been transformed into a temporary voting center for people in Benton County. For those that don't want to vote by mail or need assistance voting in Tuesday's primary, staff at…
Finding federal relief funding during the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for many business owners but for one of Washington's leading exports - getting relief isn't possible. The…
Tens of thousands of dreamers in the northwest celebrated Thursday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a program protecting undocumented immigrants that came the the…
Political leaders across the Pacific Northwest are responding to the U.S. Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling blocking an attempt from the Trump administration to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, that protects immigrants brought the the U.S. as…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- As protests sparked by George Floyd’s death continue, “black lives matter" isn’t the only resounding call. Some protesters are asking for cities to “defund police.” While some want to abolish…
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Monday she won’t send National Guard troops to actively help quell violent protests in Portland over the killing of George Floyd because they aren’t needed and that “is exactly what President…
SUITLAND-SILVER HILL, Md. -- An endeavor that only happens once a decade is being overshadowed by national pandemic. The 2020 Census officially kicked off in April. Census results determine how congressional seats are designated along with leadership at the local…
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washingtonians can now enjoy some hair of the dog alongside their pup. Governor Inslee recently signed HB 2412 into law, legalizing dogs in taprooms. The new bill requires the State Board of Health to adopt rules to…
YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima Mayor Patricia Byers released a statement Wednesday morning saying posts made by council members on social media are just personal opinions and…
YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima City Council member Jason White is facing public criticism by local LGBTQ advocates after publicly announcing his support of anti-transgender legislation in a Facebook post. In a statement released Tuesday night, Yakima Pride officials said White…
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday signed a measure that reduces the crime of intentionally exposing a sexual partner to HIV from a felony to a misdemeanor. Under current law, a person can be charged with…
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington is the sixth state to ban race-based discrimination against hair texture and hairstyles, under a measure signed Thursday by Gov. Jay Inslee. According to the Crown Act campaign, five other states have already passed with…
Washington Governor Jay Inslee on Wednesday issued a statewide moratorium on evictions and announced more assistance for those unemployed due to COVID-19 as health officials released information on more deaths in the state from the coronavirus. State health officials…
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden won the statewide vote in Washington’s vote-by-mail Democratic presidential primary, maintaining the narrow lead he’s held over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders since last week as additional results were counted Monday. Biden’s…
https://vimeo.com/397518720 KING COUNTY, Wash . - Washington officials are expected to update the public on the COVID-19 situation at a press conference Monday morning at 11 a.m. You can watch the press conference live above. For more on the coronavirus…
