6 Washington counties apply for Phase 3
OLYMPIA (AP) — The governor’s office says that six counties have applied to move to the third phase of Washington state’s four-stage reopening plan that eases restrictions and allows businesses to reopen. Applications have been submitted for
Inslee extends eviction moratorium
OLYMPIA (AP) — Gov. Inslee has extended the state’s eviction moratorium through Aug. 1. He says the intent of his order is to prevent an increase in homelessness during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The moratorium, in place
FAA Chief to appear before Congress re: Boeing 737
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Federal Aviation Administration will go back to Capitol Hill to explain how his agency approved the Boeing 737 Max, the plane that’s been grounded since two deadly crashes. The Senate
Amber Alert cancelled after girl found
WAPATO, Wash. — An Amber Alert that was issued Monday night for a 3-year-old girl out of Yakima County was canceled Tuesday after the girl was found safe. The Washington State Patrol said she was taken by her
Survey, work group and forum will help PASD plan for next school year
PORT ANGELES – It’s still too early to say what public school in the Port Angeles School District will look like next year, but school officials hope to have a decision by the end of this month.
Sequim Police Chief says protest was peaceful, dispels rumors
SEQUIM – Today’s protest in Sequim following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of a police officer is being reported by police as a peaceful event of about 200 people. Sequim Police Chief
Enough is enough': Former Defense Secretary Mattis blasts President Trump over handling of protests
Steven Ferdman/Getty ImagesBy LUIS MARTINEZ and MARTHA RADDATZ, ABC NEWS (WASHINGTON) — In rare public comments James Mattis, President Donald Trump’s first and former defense secretary, has blasted the commander in chief for how he has handled
Former President Barack Obama to young people of color: 'Your lives matter. Your dreams matter.'
Courtesy of Obama.orgBy QUINN SCANLAN, ABC NEWS(WASHINGTON) — Former President Barack Obama weighed in on how systemic racism has been thrown into “high relief” during both the COVID-19 crisis which has disproportionately impacted communities of color and
What is antifa? Behind the group Trump wants to designate as a terrorist organization
Jennifer Kovalevich/iStockBy ALEXANDER MALLIN, ABC NEWS (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to formally designate antifa as a terrorist group have generated new questions about the nature of the movement and how, or even whether, officials
Defense secretary reverses order, keeps soldiers in DC area after opposing Insurrection Act for George Floyd protests, calling for accountability in his 'murder'
ABC News(WASHINGTON) — BY: ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN, LUIS MARTINEZ, and MATT SEYLERIn a reversal, a portion of the 750 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne who were sent to the Washington area to be on standby in case they