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Widow of Dwayne Haskins wants to dismiss lawsuit in new development after QB’s death

Haskins, who played for Washington and Pittsburgh, was struck and killed by a dump truck while walking across a Florida highway in 2022. He was 24 years old.

‘Ice wave’ atop Mount Washington screams surfing time

Weather conditions at the summit of Mount Washington, known for producing some of the most extreme weather on Earth, have seen below-freezing temperatures and whipping winds for the last week or so, creating some rather eye-popping formations.

How to watch Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets: time, channel

The Washington Capitals will take their show on the road on Thursday night, heading to Columbus, Ohio, to play the Blue Jackets.

Council rejects bringing on Washington law firm to help with water/sewer transition talks

On Tuesday, the council voted 3-3 on a contract with Ice Miller, LLP attorneys to help aid the city in water and sewer compliance talks and transition talks with the EPA and U.S. Department of Justice.

Washington County supervisors pass first reading of ordinance restricting wind turbines

It will be tougher to bring wind farms to rural Washington County if the board of supervisors continues to vote the way it did today on a new ordinance.

Two finalists tapped to compete to build R.I. a new Washington Bridge

Governor McKee refrained from giving a timeline for when a new bridge will open, acknowledging his previous estimates didn’t hold up. “It has been a difficult year for everyone,” he said.

Two rulings: Federal and Washington state judges block Kroger-Albertsons merger

Two judges, one federal and another in Washington state, ruled on Tuesday against Kroger ’s $25 billion takeover bid for Albertsons, granting court orders blocking the deal.

New Washington state law aiming to protect 'vulnerable road users' takes effect Jan. 1

WASHINGTON STATE — Starting January 1, 2025, Washington state will be implementing a new law intended to enhance safety for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, and individuals using personal mobility devices.

In the ‘blue bastion’ of WA, avoid the tyranny of the majority

In a healthy democracy, the majority rules but still respects the needs and desires of the minority. Or at least tries to. That makes for a vital, smoothly functioning community, state or nation despite the inevitable individual and group differences. Compromise, not confrontation.

Federal employees scramble to insulate themselves from Trump’s purge

As President-elect Donald Trump’s transition teams move into federal agencies, thousands of civil servants — and some of the Biden appointees they work for — are scrambling to insulate themselves from the new administration’s promised purge.

Trump offers a public show of support for Hegseth and says he believes he can be confirmed

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday offered a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead the Defense Department,<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

Canadiens vs Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

He's meshed very nicely with Nick Suzuki and Alex Newhook on the Montreal Canadiens' new-look top line. That trio has helped the them control 66.45% of the shot attempts, 65% of the scoring chances, and 60% of the expected goal share.

Democrats have an elitism problem. This New Yorker can bring them back down to earth.

Former Rep. Max Rose is a moderate who was elected to represent one of New York's Trumpiest districts. That's what the Democratic Party needs right now.

Has Oregon football ever gone undefeated? Ducks chasing history in first season in Big Ten

Has Oregon football ever gone undefeated? Here's what to know of the Ducks' best seasons ahead of the 2024 Big Ten Championship game vs Penn State:

Democrats and Republicans in Congress worried that Gabbard might leak information to Syria

When she arrived in Congress, Tulsi Gabbard was seen as a rising Democratic star. But over time, her views on Russia and Syria shocked, puzzled and alarmed her colleagues.

Bears vs. 49ers — What to Watch For

Interim coach Thomas Brown will call plays from the sideline instead of the coach's box — and handle the head coaching duties. Defensive coordinator Eric Washington will call plays for the first time in the regular season,

GOP and President Trump were sure to unfairly target Hunter Biden (Viewpoint)

The Republicans are screaming about hypocrisy. And yet they elect a man who has 34 felony convictions, was convicted of sexual assault and incited the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Dollar Tree prepares to make changes amid Trump’s tariff plan

Chesapeake-based Dollar Tree announced they are ready to make certain changes amid President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plan.

Shocking Exit Poll Reveals Why Trump Beat Harris

When it came time to hit the voting booths, Americans sided with Donald Trump on their top three biggest concerns. A poll published Tuesday by Navigator Research revealed that Trump’s stance on—and his ability to elevate—three key issues drastically swayed American voters at the ballot box.

Manitoba opening trade office in Washington, D.C.

The Manitoba government is opening a trade office in Washington, D.C., next year. Premier Wab Kinew made the announcement during his State of the Province address on Tuesday, saying the office will strengthen Manitoba’s trade ties and protect jobs as the province works with the incoming Trump administration.

Washington County pantry leaders seeing increased needs: ‘Groceries are just costing too much’

About 15 minutes away, the mobile pantry Bread Partners served its highest amount of people just before Thanksgiving. “We served 185 households, and that includes about 549 individuals in that household,” boasted Joe Williams with Bread Partners.

Analysis: Baltimore/Washington's Most Frequent Routes This Month

Southwest will operate 179 roundtrips and 28,797 seats for the month, offering up to 7 daily departures with its Boeing 737 MAX and 737NG fleet. Spirit will operate a double-daily with its A320s, while Frontier has over 40 departures scheduled with its A320neo fleet.

China bans exports to U.S. of gallium, germanium, antimony in response to chip sanctions

The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced the move after the Washington expanded its list of Chinese companies subject to export controls on computer chip-making equipment, software and high-bandwidth memory chips.

Washington Commanders hire Mark Clouse as new team president

The Washington Commanders' revamped power structure added yet another key piece on Tuesday when the team hired Mark Clouse, who has served as the President and CEO of The Campbell's Company since 2019,

Elon Musk may charge his America PAC with targeting Larry Krasner and other progressive DAs

Elon Musk's potential plans to target Larry Krasner and other progressive DAs shows that the billionaire's America PAC will continue to stake its claim in politics nationwide.

What’s Behind the Protests in the Caucasus Country of Georgia?

For days, pro-Western Georgians have clashed with police over the government’s plan to suspend plans for European Union membership.

Where to vote in Washington County, Arkansas in the 2024 runoffs

There are three runoffs in Washington County. The Fayetteville mayoral race is between Incumbent Mayor Lioneld Jordan, who received 47% of the vote, and Molly Rawn, who received 37% of the vote. Tom Terminella has received 12%, and Adam Fire Cat has received 4% of the vote.

See all homes sold in Washington County, Nov. 25 to Dec. 1

The following is a listing of all home transfers in Washington County reported from Nov. 25 to Dec. 1. There were 83 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,

Starting 5, Dec. 1: A day the NBA has not seen in exactly 12 years

It was exactly 12 years ago (Dec. 1, 2012) that we last saw a day this deep into the season with No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchups in both conferences.

Eagles Rumors: Inside Philly's 'Galvanizing Moment' That Led to 7-Game Winning Streak

Perhaps no team in the NFL had more question marks coming into the 2024 season than the Philadelphia Eagles after they lost six of their last seven

Republican Strategist Calls Donald Trump's Bluff on Tariffs

Susan Del Percio advised those wary of President-elect Donald Trump's tariff plan not to worry about it being enforced.

Seattle Marathon 2024: What roads are closed

The Interstate 5 express lane between Cherry Street and Northeast 42nd Street, as well as the express ramp at Fifth Avenue, are closed from 4 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The Northbound Highway 99 from Harrison Street to North 63rd Street are closed from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Once a must for wealthy Seattle liberals, Teslas feel an Elon backlash

For years, Tesla enjoyed a celebrity status among Seattle area progressive and techies. But with the rightward tilt of Tesla's CEO, it's gotten complicated.

How to Watch Titans vs Commanders, Live Stream NFL, TV Channel

The Washington Commanders are clinging to the final playoff spot in the NFC and can't afford a loss to a struggling Tennessee Titans team on Sunday.

Trump pick Kash Patel must prove he’ll restore public faith in the FBI, a leading GOP senator says

Donald Trump’s drive to upend the FBI is being welcomed by Republican senators. But it's not clear how strongly members of the incoming majority party will embrace his move to install ally Kash Patel as the next director of the Justice Department’s top investigative arm.

What Dan Lanning said after No. 1 Oregon football defeats Washington

EUGENE — No. 1 Oregon beat Washington 49-21 Saturday night at Autzen Stadium. Dan Lanning recapped the win for the Ducks (12-0, 9-0 Big Ten), who will face No. 4 Penn State (11-1, 8-1) in next week’s Big Ten Championship game.

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