Local News
Washington governor wants agencies to look for deeper cuts
The state’s financial turmoil hasn’t subsided. It may get worse when a new revenue forecast comes out this…
Sports
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton dealing with lower leg discomfort
Star guard not worried about Game 3 availability
Opinion
Comment: Trump’s tariffs could ground aerospace’s rebound
Just as Boeing and Airbus had worked out most of their supply chain kinks, the threat of tariffs…
Opinion
French: Trump, as he hoped, gets his excuse for conflict
It’s on the slightest of pretenses, but Trump is getting the showdown he desired in California.
Opinion
Goldberg: Musk should be a warning to CEOs aligning with Trump
Even if they chafed under Democratic policy, now they’re left to a president’s unpredictable whims.
Opinion
Comment: Heat is on for workers, but RFK Jr. sees no problem
Even as a summer of record heat approaches, protections for workers are lagging, if not being canceled.
Opinion
Comment: Supreme Court gave DOGE the keys to kingdom
The court’s decision, without detailing its reasoning, is blow against the protection of data privacy.
Local News
New WA agency investigating police deadly force incidents sees budget cuts
The Office of Independent Investigations still plans to expand into more parts of the state this year.
Local News
Washington stuck mid-pack in national education ranking
The new report underscores shortfalls in reading and math proficiency. Still, the state’s top school official says data…
Local News
Washington’s Supreme Court slashes public defender caseload limits
The changes will take effect Jan. 1, but local governments get a decade to comply. For cash-strapped counties,…
Opinion
Comment: Trump’s science policy won’t set a ‘gold standard’
It’s more about centralizing control of science to make it easier to deny what it doesn’t agree with.
Opinion
Comment: Can NASA’s popularity save it from deep budget cuts?
NASA logos are brand fixtures, a sign of public support. That could wane if cuts limit it’s reach…
Opinion
Comment: Sen. Ernst’s sarcasm won’t help her keep her seat
Her blunt response regarding Medicaid cuts won’t play well in Iowa and won’t win back MAGA faithful.
Opinion
Comment: Using prejudice against prejudice won’t end antisemitism
The Trump administration’s targeting of immigrants, dissent and universities only assures a longer fight.
Opinion
Comment: How Ukraine’s drone strike upends the rules of warfare
Inexpensive drones reached deep into Russia to destroy aircraft that were used against Ukraine.
Opinion
Turn to county health department for accurate information
Thank you for sharing “Five sources of accurate health information” in your May 27 edition. Finding trustworthy sources…