Veterans push back on cuts to VA at the National Mall in Washington

Iraq War veteran Kris Goldsmith tried to end his life with  Percocet and vodka after getting an unexpected mandatory extension of his service.  The Army let him go with a general discharge and, for five years he was in crisis, but his doctor at the …

Washington sanctions ICC judges over Gaza genocide probe

H&H Bagels to Open in Washington, D.C.

H&H Bagels, the iconic New York City bagel brand, announces the opening of its Washington D.C location, marking the legacy brand’s first expansion to the Nation’s Capital on June 12th. [601 K St NW Washington, DC 2000]. With seven locations across New …

Ryan Coogler Remembers Reaction to Denzel Washington's Reveal That He's Joining BLACK PANTHER III

Marvel is known both for its secrecy, and its pageantry, when it comes to revealing big name stars in the studio’s upcoming films. They’ve been known to do it from the Comic-Con stage, to roaring fans, as well as via five-and-a-half-hour livestreams a la …

Washington expands drought declaration to include central Cascades, Puget Sound area

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE) is expanding its drought emergency to include some of Western Washington's most populous counties. Previously centered around Yakima, the new map now crosses well over the Cascades and into …

New Hiring and Employment Records Laws Take Effect in Washington

During the 2025 legislative session, Washington State enacted several new measures that will significantly impact employer obligations related to hiring practices and personnel recordkeeping. Two statewide bills—HB 1308 and HB 1747—make important changes …

Washington State Amends Equal Pay Law To Clarify Employer Requirements and Liability

Key Takeaways On May 20, 2025, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law Senate Bill 5408 to amend the state’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA). SB 5408 makes significant changes to the EPOA, including by clarifying the potential statutory …

Commentary: Employers launch new 15-year vision and plan for Washington state

By Kris Johnson / Association of Washington Business Two summers ago, starting in the community of Stevenson along the Columbia River, I joined employers in a series of town hall meetings around Washington asking people to share their vision for our …

Eid al-Adha under fire: Israel's Beirut strikes seen as signal to Washington

Report by Lara El Hachem, English adaptation by Yasmine Jaroudi   A day ahead of Eid al-Adha, Israel launched a series of surprise airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, drawing condemnation from Lebanese political and military leaders who accused …

Class AA state softball tournament: Jefferson, Washington set for championship tilt

SIOUX FALLS — A new first-time state softball champion will be crowned in Class AA. On Friday, fourth-seeded Sioux Falls Jefferson scored 10 times in one inning to knock off two-time defending state champion Sioux Falls Lincoln, the top seed, in a state …