Felon in Washington Caught Again After 98th High-Speed Pursuit
A man with four felony convictions has been arrested for the 98th time following a high-speed chase in Thurston County, Washington. According to reports from Fox 13, two individuals were apprehended for allegedly committing retail thefts at several locations. Thurston County law enforcement spotted their vehicle on Interstate 5 in Olympia, just as the suspects […]
LIZ PEEK: As Washington battles, Americans endure the turmoil of the DHS shutdown
Many Americans are understandably upset right now. A standoff between Democrats and Republicans in Congress has resulted in a partial government shutdown, causing significant uncertainty for those traveling during spring break. It’s pretty outrageous. Democrats are holding firm against defunding the Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, in response to a deportation operation in Minnesota […]
Park Police officer shot in Southeast Washington, D.C., in serious condition
A U.S. Park Police officer was shot in southeast Washington, D.C., as confirmed by the D.C. police union on Monday. The union reported on X that the incident took place in the 5000 block of Queens Stroll Place SE and that the officer was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. They mentioned their […]
GOP Representative Suggests Additional Ukraine Funds While Washington Thinks About Spending $200 Billion on Iran
Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick from Pennsylvania has suggested the idea of including funding for Ukraine in the Pentagon’s $200 billion request that Congress is considering for the Iran war. Fitzpatrick mentioned to reporters that he’s in discussions with colleagues about possibly allocating some of that funding to support Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia. This […]
Debate arises over ‘marriage penalty’ in Washington state’s new millionaire tax
Washington State’s Proposed Income Tax Raises Concerns Washington state’s proposed income tax, which includes what tax experts say is the largest “marriage penalty” in the country, could lead to higher taxes for some couples filing jointly. The state House of Representatives has approved this new income tax, which imposes a 9.9% rate on earnings exceeding […]
Unknown drones sighted close to Fort McNair in Washington D.C.
U.S. officials recently found an unidentified drone close to a military facility in Washington, D.C. This discovery has raised security concerns, particularly given the current tensions in the Middle East and with Iran. The facility is known to host government officials. In the last few days, several drones have been spotted near Fort Leslie J. […]
New Law in Washington Permits Distribution of Stored Abortion Pills
Washington Governor Signs Bill for Abortion Pill Distribution On Saturday, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson (D) enacted a new law that facilitates the distribution of abortion pills the state had stockpiled following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Earlier this year, the state returned 30,000 expired doses from its abortion pill stockpile to […]
Southwest Airlines will stop operating at Chicago O’Hare and Washington Dulles airports in June.
Final boarding call. Southwest Airlines is set to end service to two significant U.S. airports as part of its ongoing network enhancement efforts. The budget airline announced that it will halt flights to and from Chicago O’Hare International and Washington Dulles International starting June 4. This decision was made public in a statement released on […]
Washington state approves nearly 10% tax on millionaires after a long period without an income tax
Washington State Passes New Income Tax Bill Democratic lawmakers in Washington have approved a bill that imposes a 9.9% income tax on individuals earning over $1 million annually. This new tax was ratified after more than a day of deliberation and is projected to raise around $4 billion each year. The funds generated will primarily […]
Physical education instructor taken into custody for suspected sexual abuse of a student at a school in Washington.
Parents in Washington are seeking answers after a 62-year-old physical education teacher and athletic director at Skykomish K-12 High School was arrested on Friday, suspected of sexually abusing students for over a year. The arrest occurred during a child rape investigation conducted by the King County Sheriff’s Office, as reported on March 6. The identities […]