Chris Reykdal won’t seek reelection as state superintendent, weighs run for another office
Washington State Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced Monday that he will not seek a fourth term in 2028.
Washington State Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced Monday that he will not seek a fourth term in 2028.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the risk to the general public is low and urges precautions for those in contact with sick or dead birds. Covered by 12 outlets: 4 lean left, 2 are centre, 3 lean right, 3 are not rated.
A Yakima County resident died after a severe case of bird flu, a new and worrying sign that the virus continues to be a threat in the United States.
A Yakima County resident has died from bird flu after exposure to infected dairy cattle. Health officials report a third confirmed human case in the county.
Bird Flu Death in Washington State Renews Concern Over the Virus The New York Times Bird Flu Could Become a Terrible Feature of Fall The Atlantic Bird flu didn’t turn into a pandemic, but it never went away, either...
The death follows reports of infections in cattle on dozens of American farms across the country over the past month and a worrying outbreak in mink.
Owen Eshelman threw for 299 yards and rushed for two touchdowns, but Washington State fell 26-20 to San Diego State for its sixth consecutive loss. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 are centre, 1 are not rated.
Oct. 31—Key moments Eshelman cuts into deficit 4th, 6:55 — SDSU 26, WSU 20: Eshelman scores on a 2-yard keeper to draw within one possession. The Cougars were set up inside the five after a long completion to Daniel...
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs told two federal prosecutors that "many" U.S. Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs shot back at the Justice Department (DOJ) for asking him to order his election officials to set aside...
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs told two federal prosecutors that "many" U.S. citizens were included on a Justice Department list of suspected noncitizens.
U.S. citizens included on Justice Department list of 400 alleged noncitizens, Washington state says CBS News Washington Secretary of State rejects DOJ voter list, calls it 'irresponsible and illegal' KING5.com US...
Washington voters decided to keep their state’s millionaire tax on Tuesday. Fifty-eight percent of Washingtonians voted against Initiative 645, an effort to repeal the state’s millionaire tax led by right-wing donors and PACs like Let’s...
An effort to repeal Washington's 'millionaires tax' has failed, with voters rejecting Initiative 645, which sought to repeal it.
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries says it has issued the first reimbursements from the state’s new Homeowner Recovery Fund, paying out more than $115,000 to five approved applicants.
Frances Staudt celebrated as Washington's Initiative 638 held a commanding lead in a historic vote to protect girls sports across K-12 athletics.
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Shasti Conrad, Washington State Democratic Party chair, calls voter-approved girls' sports Initiative 638 unconstitutional and backs court challenges.
Christians in the south of the state seek to vote their values – but a common faith does not mean a common politics A few days before the Fourth of July, Ron Peterson, the 38-year-old pastor of Longview United Pentecostal church, stood...
Albertsons must pay $900 million for fueling opioid epidemic in Washington state, judge rules Reuters
Albertsons must pay the state of Washington $900 million for helping fuel an opioid epidemic in the state by failing through its pharmacies to prevent the misuse of... Reuters Health Information
Program brings comfort, and a love of books, to kids. Meet the volunteer team — Vivian and Brooklyn.
A Washington state man suffered a stroke and wandered into the woods for several days in September. Now, he's telling the story of his survival.
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Canadian shopping visits have dropped 71 per cent compared to 2019 — largely driven by the strained political and economic climate between the two countries and a weak Loonie.
New Pew Research Center findings show increased engagement among Latino voters nationwide.
Abortion rights win elections. With days left until the November 3 general election, that could be a late-breaking problem for Washington State Supreme Court candidate Sean O’Donnell, who is running in an increasingly contentious race...
Nov. 1—The Washington State Football Coaches Association on Sunday announced the pairings for the Week 10 Round of 32 in 4A, 3A and 2A, and the Round of 24 for 1A. District 6 sent five teams to the 4A and 3A brackets, three to the 2A...
A 15-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 5 in Kent early Tuesday morning. A 15-year-old boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle on an I-5 exit in...
A 15-year-old boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle on an I-5 exit in Kent early Tuesday morning, according to the Washington State Patrol.
A missing 15-year-old Auburn boy was found critically injured after being struck by a vehicle on I-5 in Kent early Tuesday morning, police confirmed.
Mercer Islanders, Eastsiders and Seattle-area drivers will be affected by Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) lane and on-ramp closures on Interstate 90 overnight on Nov. 6.
Mercer Islanders, Eastsiders and Seattle-area drivers will be affected by Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) lane and on-ramp closures on Interstate 90 overnight on Nov. 6.
The only state ballot measure that will likely pass in Tuesday’s election is the one that would prohibit transgender girls from competing in K-12 girls’ sports. I-638 prohibits transgender students from competing in girls K-12 athletic...
Protesters marched through Seattle Thursday after Washington voters approved Initiative 638 barring biological males from girls' K-12 sports.
The measure bans transgender girls from competing in girls' K-12 school sports and requires documentation verifying student-athletes' biological sex.
Washington voters have approved Initiative 638, creating a statewide sex-verification requirement for students who want to participate in girls’ K-12 sports.
Voters in Washington State are backing a measure that would ban males who identify as females from playing on girl's sports teams.
There will be a full weekend closure of northbound I-405 through Bothell, from 11 p.m. Covered by 3 outlets: 3 are not rated.
Northbound State Route 167 in Renton will undergo a complete overnight closure from 10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, to 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, to allow construction crews to install a sign bridge, said the Washington...
There will be a full weekend closure of northbound I-405 through Bothell, from 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 to Monday, Nov. 9 at 5 a.m. The closure will be so crews can complete the removal of a pedestrian bridge.
There will be a full weekend closure of northbound I-405 through Bothell, from 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 to Monday, Nov. 9 at 5 a.m. The closure will be so crews can complete the removal of a pedestrian bridge.
Washington State Ferries is still allowing smaller vehicles to board ferries.
A Spokane County Sheriff's Office deputy has died while responding to a domestic violence shooting that killed three others, including the suspect. Three Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies have been injured after a responding to a...
Deputies Mason Acheson and Parker Perry came under fire while trying to rescue possible hostages from a home.
Two Washington state sheriff's deputies were fatally shot responding to a domestic violence call near Spangle as they tried to rescue potential hostages.
Experts say the Spangle shooting that killed two Spokane County deputies is a reminder of the risks officers face and a chance to learn.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has ordered flags be flown at half-staff for the two deputies killed while responding to a domestic violence call in Spokane.
Washington State Patrol (WSP) told KIRO 7 they’ve investigated a staggering 208 car-to-car shootings on the roads and freeways of King County alone within the last five years. Many were preceded by escalating anger from one driver.
Washington State Patrol has issued a Missing Indigenous Person Alert on behalf of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office for a teen who was last seen several days ago.
The Washington State Department of Transportation is asking for public input as it studies a potential high-speed rail line connecting Seattle, Portland and Vancouver, British Columbia.
Here is what to know about voting in Washington state's 2026 general election, including registering to vote, tracking your ballot and the key races to watch.
Ballots are being counted across WA following the 2026 midterm general election. Here are the results for key races, initiatives and ballot measures.
A Sunday morning pursuit on I-5 in Thurston County ended in a deputy-involved shooting after a suspect allegedly fired at WSP troopers.
A wanted suspect is in custody after leading Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Thurston County deputies on a chase “back and forth” over the Thurston County and Lewis County line Sunday, Nov. 1.
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The complaint was filed a day after the Trump administration issued a flurry of threats and subpoenas to local officials, claiming it was part of an effort to stop voting by undocumented immigrants. Covered by 12 outlets: 6 lean left, 4...
Several counties in Northern California were hit with fresh grand jury subpoenas over alleged noncitizen voting just days before the midterm elections, local officials told CBS News.
Trump’s DoJ charges six more people in ‘voter fraud’ crackdown in California The Guardian Trump Is Playing Up Voter Fraud Prosecutions. Meet Some of the Accused. The New York Times Justice Department Announces...
Latest arrests come after DoJ unsuccessfully fought to force state election officials to set aside about 20,000 ballots US midterms – live updates The US Department of Justice (DoJ) in California has charged six more...
The Washington Huskies made the final four in the race for their top target in the 2027 class on Tuesday evening.
Washington’s game against Penn State was supposed to be prime-time viewing. Instead, it’s among the second tier of disappointing games Saturday.