Washington County sewer agency's CEO resigns after investigation into lavish spending

An investigation by The Oregonian had found that ratepayer dollars were going toward frequent dining and Hawaiian vacations. WASHINGTON COUNTY, Oregon — The CEO of Washington County's sewer agency has resigned after an investigation by The Oregonian …

Cardinal Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV as Washington law raises questions

KIMA — In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old native of Chicago, was elected pope, becoming the first North American to lead the global Catholic community. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Prevost, who holds …

Washington Wildfire Prevention Funding Faces Major Cuts

CHELAN COUNTY — A state program that has helped Washington prepare for wildfires may soon face major funding cuts under a proposed budget now awaiting approval by Governor Bob Ferguson. The program, created by House Bill 1168 in 2021, set aside $125 …

Choctaw, Washington, Dale win Class 6A-4A slowpitch state titles

Lane Closures On I-64 In Washington County

NASHVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that one lane in each direction of Interstate 64 will be closed from 1 mile west of CH 11 to the Jefferson County line in Washington County starting, weather permitting, at 7 a.m. Monday …

Ukraine's parliament ratifies minerals deal between Washington, Kyiv

The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, ratified the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal on May 8, lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak said. The document was supported by 338 MPs. The agreement, signed on April 30, establishes a joint investment fund between Kyiv …

Washington Wine Industry Awards 2025 Allen Shoup Memorial Fellowship

Selection committee awards fellowship to Amy Beth Wright SEATTLE (May 8, 2025)—The Washington wine industry has awarded its 2025 Allen Shoup Memorial Fellowship for writers and communicators to Amy Beth Wright. Based in the New York City area, Wright was …

The Washington Commanders have signed 10 UDFAs

The Washington Commanders announced that they have officially signed 10 undrafted free agents. Last year’s undrafted free agent class included 11 players, and Washington continues to that trend with another ten this year. These players are now officially …

New area code 564 to relieve 206 in western Washington by 2025

WASHINGTON STATE — The telecommunications network in western Washington is set to undergo a significant change as the 564 area code will be used to relieve the 206 area code, according to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC). This …

Beijing or Washington?

Editor: The first Opium War started in 1839. It is called the ‘Opium War’ because of one of its major causes: the British were running opium from their Indian colonies into Chinese ports against the desires of the Chinese government. Hong Kong became a …