Washington

Washington 2 days ago

Washington athletics org's proposals to change trans-athlete policy would violate state law, official says

Washington's high school athletics organization is unable to enact proposals that would keep biological males from girls sports because they would violate state law, an official said.

Fox News Flash 3 days ago

Washington school board fights 'radical' state education chief defying Trump's transgender athlete ban

Kennewick School Board officials Gabe Galbraith and Micah Valentine criticized state education chief Chris Reykdal for defying Trump's executive order on trans athletes.

NFL 3 days ago

Ex-NFL star Richard Sherman asks public for help after house 'robbed at gun point'

Richard Sherman, the former NFL star who played for the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers star, revealed his home was burglarized at gunpoint.

Mass Shootings 5 days ago

Two teens killed in mass shooting at Washington state house party, several others wounded: police

A house party at a home in Washington state took a tragic turn after gunfire erupted overnight, killing two teenagers and wounding several others.

Washington 5 days ago

School board pleads with Trump admin to force state ban on transgenders in girls sports as Democrats refuse

A Washington state school board is pleading for intervention from the federal government to force the state to ban transgender athletes from girls sports.

Sports March 28

Democratic lawmaker in Washington likens trans sports bans to racial segregation 

A Democratic lawmaker in Washington likened legislation barring trans athletes from girls' and women's sports to racial segregation during a House Education Committee session on Thursday.

Media March 26

Seattle-area 'Coffee with a Cop' event canceled after shop owner's Christian views attract LGBTQ backlash

Officials in Shoreline, Washington, a suburb of Seattle, canceled a "Coffee with a Cop" event at a local coffee shop after backlash over the owner's religious beliefs.

Washington March 25

Washington AG joins coalition suing to block Trump's order to dismantle Department of Education

Washington state has joined 20 other states in a lawsuit to block President Donald Trump's executive order to dismantle the Department of Education.

True Crime March 22

‘Happy Face’ serial killer nearly confessed brutal murders to teen daughter: ‘You’ll tell the authorities’

Melissa G. Moore, the daughter of "Happy Face" serial killer Keith Jesperson, previously wrote a memoir, "Shattered Silence," about her tumultuous upbringing

Washington March 20

Washington state mayor blows up on LGBTQ activist who says flying POW/MIA flag is a 'political stunt'

Newcastle Mayor Robert Clark blew up on an LGBTQ activist who said flying the POW/MIA flag over city hall is a “political stunt" after not wanting to fly the pride flag.

Sanctuary Cities March 18

‘Bring it on’: Sheriff pushes back after blue state leaders sue to stop immigration enforcement

Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer is calling out the “lunacy" of Democratic leadership in deep blue Washington after the attorney general sued one of his colleagues for enforcing immigration law. 

Washington March 16

Washington girl, 4, ‘dragged’ by coyote just inches from door amid string of alarming encounters: report

A 4-year-old Washington girl was "dragged" by a coyote just inches from the front door of her home on March 11, her father told local news, in a string of recent coyote encounters.

Washington March 16

Washington man accused of having enough fentanyl to kill 278,000 people after getting clemency from Dem gov

Percy Levy, 54, is facing nearly a dozen charges related to drugs and weapon possession in Snohomish County, Washington, according to inmate records.

Legislation March 12

Blue state city council reconsidering trans member’s nomination after discovering OnlyFans account: report

City councilors in Lynnwood, Washington, are considering reversing the appointment of a new member after learning of their OnlyFans page.

Immigration March 11

Blue state suing sheriff’s office for helping enforce immigration law

Washington AG Nick Brown is suing a sheriff’s office in his state for “illegally collaborating" with federal officials and the Trump administration to enforce immigration law.

Politics March 8

Blue state mayor proposes city ordinance to strengthen transgender care protections in the face of Trump EOs

Democratic Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell proposed city legislation this week to strengthen protections for people seeking transgender care and surgeries.

VIDEO March 6

Trump FDA nominee turns vaccine question on Dem, recalling controversial Biden decision

Dr. Marty Makary pointed out the Biden administration's decision to skip key committee meetings when authorizing vaccines in response to a top Democrat's question. (C-SPAN)

Washington March 3

Trump admin probing school district for trans athlete scandal even after changing policy to follow exec order

The Department of Education has opened an investigation into a Washington state school district over a trans athlete incident after it banned trans inclusion.

Washington March 1

School district bans trans athletes from girls' sports as state defies Trump, sparking loud pro-trans chants

The Tumwater School District in Washington voted Thursday to ban trans girls from playing for girls’ sports teams despite the state continuing to allow it.

Washington February 27

Washington teen refuses to compete against trans basketball player, faces civil rights complaint

A Washington high school basketball player is fighting back against threats and allegations of discrimination after she refused to play against a transgender opponent.

Washington February 21

State education chief says it's 'inaccurate' to say there are only two genders, in defense of trans athletes

Washington state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal spoke out in defense of transgender athletes in girls sports in an address Thursday.

Washington February 20

Trans athlete and 'uncomfortable' opponent speak out after alleged incident prompts civil rights complaint

A teenage girl in Washington state alleges her school is investigating her for not playing a game against a trans athlete, and both families have spoken out.

Police and Law Enforcement February 19

Conservative-leaning enclave in blue state drives down crime as residents of liberal counties pay price

A blue state sheriffs says his county is seeing lower crime rates despite a statewide trend of violent crimes on the rise in what he calls the "least policed state in the nation."

Seattle February 18

Video shows ICE preparing illegal immigrants to be flown out of Seattle airport

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, prepared a group of illegal undocumented immigrants to be flown back to their home countries.

Media February 17

Washington Democrats introduce legislation to remove George Washington from state flag

Washington progressives are seeking to redesign the state flag and remove George Washington from the flag, calling the current design "outdated and uninspired."

Washington February 17

Fire at Washington state indoor gun range leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

The Tacoma Fire Department responded to a deadly fire at the Bull's Eye Indoor Range on Sunday night.

Sports February 12

Washington man faces assault charges after allegedly attacking teen referees during son's hockey game

A Washington state man is accused of assaulting two teenage referees during his son's youth hockey game in an "unprovoked" attack, according to law enforcement.

Washington February 9

Truck passenger shoots fireworks at car in alleged road rage incident caught on video

A pickup truck driver and passenger are wanted for questioning in Washington state after shooting fireworks at another driver in an “apparent road rage incident," authorities said.

VIDEO February 8

Washington parents outraged over changes to parental rights law

Conservative Ladies of Washington’s Joy Gjersvold speaks out against changes to a state parental rights law on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

Politics February 7

WA Democrats reportedly block move to nix 48-hour scholastic assault reporting requirement

A bill in Washington state to overhaul the Parents Bill of Rights caused controversy this week after a 48-hour sexual assault notification rule was nixed.