Senate Democrats introduce The Freedom to Vote Act
rarrarorro/iStock (WASHINGTON) — Senate Democrats on Tuesday introduced their latest version of a sweeping election reform bill to counter the record-number of voting restrictions that have passed in GOP-led states, which they say make it harder for
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responds to backlash over ‘Tax the Rich’ Met Gala gown
Ray Tamarra/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., responded Monday night to backlash sparked by her controversial Met Gala gown emblazoned with the words “Tax the Rich,” saying she intended to carry the message into a
UPDATE: No bomb found at PAHS following evacuation
By Pepper Fisher PORT ANGELES – Port Angeles High School was evacuated Tuesday morning following a bomb threat. Port Angeles Deputy Police Chief Jason Viada called in this report at 11:30 am. What I can tell you
SCOTUS allowing Texas to mostly ban abortions 'very bad' but not political: Justice Breyer
Bill Chizek/iStock (NEW YORK) — Justice Stephen Breyer said Tuesday the Supreme Court’s recent 5-4 decision allowing Texas to effectively ban abortion across the state was “very bad” but not politically motivated. “We don’t trade votes, and members of the court
Grant pursuit restarts county greenhouse gas policy
PORT ANGELES – Clallam County Commissioners have restarted developing an official greenhouse-gas policy. Later this month, they’ll hold a public hearing on a preliminary start for the policy. A formal policy has been on hold until it
Clallam County stops in-person meetings
PORT ANGELES – Clallam County Commissioners are closing down in-person meetings. This week, commissioners decided the COVID-19 risk is too high to continue to have in-person work sessions and regular meetings. So, they’ll return to virtual meetings
Remote workers spur housing boom in smaller US cities, drive up prices
SondraP/iStock (NEW YORK) — Travis and Emily Elwood never imagined that they would call Billings, Montana, home. The couple moved here from Portland, Oregon, last year when the pandemic forced them to reevaluate their priorities. “I think
South Korean President appoints BTS as special envoys before their visit to the UN
Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Dick Clark Productions (SEOUL, South Korea) — K-pop group BTS was appointed as “special presidential envoy for future generations and culture” by South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday. After the ceremony, Moon
Fauci says he 'would support' mandating COVID-19 vaccine for air travel
Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz (WASHINGTON) — The nation’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said he would support mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for air travel. “I would support that,” Dr. Fauci told The
Biden stands by Newsom, warns the country's future is on the ballot in California's recall election
Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz (WASHINGTON) — Californians may be the only ones that can vote in Tuesday’s recall election, but in his closing arguments for Gov. Gavin Newsom, President Joe Biden warned that the