Frustration, fear as closures begin at Monroe prison
MONROE, Wash. (AP) — People say they’re feeling frustration, fear and anger as the state Department of Corrections moves to close units at the Monroe Correctional Complex and other prisons around the state. The Daily Herald reports
5 things to know about Biden's plan to roll out COVID boosters this fall
iStock/MarsBars (WASHINGTON) — The Biden administration is expected to announce, as soon as this week, a plan to roll out booster shots for all Americans who got Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccines more than eight months ago.
2 die in fire, others evacuated over landslide concerns
TUKWILA, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters say two people died in an apartment fire in the Seattle suburb of Tukwila and authorities are concerned about an unstable hillside behind it. KING-TV reports the fire was reported around 5
Jamal Adams, Seahawks agree to 4-year contract extension
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have signed safety Jamal Adams to a four-year contract extension that is expected to make the former All-Pro the highest-paid safety in the NFL. Adams was on the practice field
Pete Buttigieg announces he and husband Chasten Buttigieg are becoming parents
iStock/DenisTangneyJr (WASHINGTON) — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who made history as the first openly gay Cabinet member in U.S. history to be confirmed by the Senate, announced on Tuesday that he and husband Chasten Buttigieg are becoming
Paralyzed football player walks across graduation stage to get diploma
iStock/fstop123 (DESOTO, Texas) — After 12 years in a wheelchair, a paralyzed former football player walked for the first time since his injury at his college graduation. In 2009, Corey Borner was a rising star at cornerback
Consumer Product Safety Commission issues recall of magnetic balls and cubes
iStock/photoman (NEW YORK) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a new warning about the dangers of high-powered magnetic balls and cubes. The agency announced a mandatory recall on Tuesday of 10 million products from
Food stamp benefits get permanent boost thanks to Biden administration
iStock/KLH49 (WASHINGTON) — Millions of Americans who struggle to get food on the table will soon receive new assistance thanks to a historic increase in funding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a reevaluation to its Thrifty
Naomi Osaka teams up with Levi's to release stylish upcycled denim collection
iStock/Natalia Shabasheva (NEW YORK) — Naomi Osaka and Levi’s have teamed up for an amazing denim launch that looks like it’s going to be a grand slam. The tennis star and fashion brand announced the upcoming line
Biden retreats to Camp David leaving unanswered questions on Afghanistan
iStock/MivPiv (KABUL, Afghanistan) — At 4:19 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Monday, President Joe Biden concluded a speech defending his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan, tapping his binder on a podium in the East Room