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Warriors' Stephen Curry Out With Knee Injury vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder

Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry will miss Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a knee injury, per ESPN's

Trump's tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different

Donald Trump loved to use tariffs on foreign goods during his first presidency. “There's going to be a lot more tariffs, I mean, he's pretty clear,” said Michael Stumo, the CEO of Coalition for a Prosperous America,

Pac-12 championship: Can No. 5 Oregon football beat No. 3 Washington? Stats, what to know

Heisman hopeful quarterbacks Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr. will face off again as Oregon and Washington seek playoff berths and a Pac-12 title win.

Uber Eats driver finds marijuana in burrito meal

LINDENWOLD, N.J. -- For one Uber Eats driver, it started with a pickup in Lindenwold, New Jersey on Friday night. "She was in the middle of an Uber Eats delivery with what she believed was a burrito meal," said Washington Township Police Chief Patrick Gurcsik.

Remains found in Mendocino County shallow grave in 2012 identified as man last seen in 1986

The man was identified through DNA, according to authorities. Human remains discovered in 2012 in Mendocino County have been identified as a Washington man last seen in 1986, authorities said Monday. A forensic laboratory identified the remains of Warren David Hawkins through DNA reconstruction and comparison along with genealogical research.

Sherwood’s Wilson Medina, the Class 6A rushing leader, announces college commitment

On Tuesday, Sherwood’s Wilson Medina announced on his social media that he is verbally committed to Eastern Washington. #commited 🦅🦅⚫️🔴@BrandonHuffman @AndrewNemec @JordanJ_ @eforcefootball @EWUFootball @msagribbs @CoachChapin @CoachBestEWU ...

NBA Rumors: Lonzo Ball 'Targeting' Return from Wrist Injury for Bulls vs. Magic

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is "targeting" Wednesday's road game against the Orlando Magic for his return from a wrist injury, ESPN's Shams Charania

GASP! A Trump Hanger-On May Have Acted in His Own Financial Interest Rather Than in the Public’s.

And so far, the familiar patina of hired-goon griminess and comical sleaze is unmistakable. Over the weekend, the Washington Post reported on the Mar-a-Lago rivalries intensifying as Trump works to staff his administration. (By the way, when we say “Mar- ...

Water main burst leads to closed lanes on Bismarck Expressway

A water main burst on Bismarck Expressway Monday night, closing two lanes between Washington Street and Third Street.

‘She very easily could’ve died’: Generator powering life support for woman stolen during storm outage

A Washington state man describes the "nightmare" of a stolen generator used to power his ailing mother's oxygen machine.

What diversity does — and doesn’t — look like in Trump’s Cabinet

If all of Trump’s choices are confirmed, the Cabinet is set to be less diverse than the preceding Biden administration.

Trump reaches transition agreement with Biden White House after long delay

Trump's transition will be paid for by private, not public, dollars under a transition agreement reached with the Biden White House.

AP finds that a Pentagon-funded study on extremism in the military relied on old data

Early this year, Pete Hegseth told a Fox News audience a new, Pentagon-funded study proved that the number of military service members and veterans involved in the Jan. 6 insurrection did not indicate a wider problem in the armed forces.

Man who pleaded guilty in deadly downtown Madison shooting sentenced to 15 years in prison

One of the three men charged in a deadly 2023 shooting in downtown Madison will spend the next 15 years in prison.

U of M adds temporary fencing to Washington Avenue pedestrian bridge

The University of Minnesota quietly added fencing to the upper deck of the Washington Avenue bridge, the walking and biking level, as a safety precaution for everyone including people dealing with mental health crises.

McCarthy revels in Gaetz nomination falling through

The two men have engaged in a bitter feud for nearly two years after Matt Gaetz led efforts to keep Kevin McCarthy from gaining the speaker’s gavel in 2023.

WA public employee union sues state following failed contract vote

A 5,000-member public employee union in Washington that overwhelmingly rejected a new two-year contract in September is accusing the governor’s office and several community colleges of bad-faith bargaining.

Washington County 1-year-old placed on ventilator after alleged assault by man watching him

The child’s physician told authorities “the brain injury sustained by the victim is one hundred precent unequivocally the result of child abuse.”

How Trump’s bet on voters electing him managed to silence some of his legal woes

Special counsel Jack Smith move to abandon two federal cases accusing Trump of endangering American democracy and national security does away with the most serious legal threats Trump was facing as he returns to the White House.

NFL Week 13 Power Rankings 2024: How all 32 teams stack up

How high did the Broncos rise and how far did the 49ers fall in our Week 13 Power Rankings? Plus, we look at every team's FPI rankings.

The five biggest questions for the committee in this College Football Playoff release

The fourth rankings of the College Football Playoff committee will be released Tuesday and they will address five important questions.

The Man Who United Americans in a Polarized Time—And His Lessons for Today

Bringing Americans together as the Marquis de Lafayette did would be unlikely in 2024, but the country can still learn from his story.

Washington cities to ask state to raise cap on annual property tax increases

As federal COVID-19 pandemic aid dries up and budget deficits mount, cities across the state are asking their legislators to let them tax resident more than the 1% cap on annual property tax increases.

Proposals to repeal no-fault divorce cause concern as efforts stall

While President-elect Donald Trump hasn’t championed overhauling the country’s divorce laws, Vice President-elect JD Vance did lament that divorce is too easily accessible, as have conservative podcasters and others.

Washington gasoline prices to rise after voters maintain carbon market

Energy costs are projected to rise substantially after the defeat of a ballot measure seeking to kill the state carbon market.

After Trump’s Project 2025 denials, he is tapping its authors and influencers for key roles

Before an about-face, Trump had hailed what would become Project 2025 as a conservative roadmap for “exactly what our movement will do.”

Commanders offense has become one-dimensional during three-game losing streak

After a phenomenal 7-2 start to the season, Washington now sits at 7-5, wondering if it is a legit threat to make it into the postseason.

Judge grants Jack Smith request to dismiss Jan. 6 charges against Trump, appeal dropped in Florida docs case

The federal case against President-elect Donald Trump, which stemmed from Smith's investigation into the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol breach, was dismissed on Monday.

Cowboys’ miscues in Washington explain why the season is on the brink

Nov 25, 2024] The Dallas Cowboys went into Washington and took down the rival Commanders behind a nearly dominant performance from the defense. I'll be

Washington Police Department experiencing phone problems

WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN) - The Washington Police Department says its phones are not working. Police say if you need to reach them, please call the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office at 252 946 0101. They will then relay your information to the Washington Police Department. Police say they will update the situation as soon as possible.

Homeless encampment cleared out, neighbors worry about it returning

City crews took about an hour to clean the area in Mount Washington, but the encampment reappeared shortly after.

Henry Taylor, prize-winning poet with an eye on rural life, dies at 82

Henry Taylor was a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet who drew on his upbringing in rural Northern Virginia to write exquisitely crafted verses about wild places.

Cowboys must lock in to avoid repeating history vs Washington

Nov 23, 2024] The Dallas Cowboys have not played to the standards that we are accustomed to in 2024. Injuries, a stagnant offense, and a sieve of a defense

Two taken to hospital after vehicle crashes into Washington County fire station

Two people were taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a volunteer fire station in Washington County.

Washington Commanders raising ticket prices in 2025 while citing Jayden Daniels’ stardom

The first winning season since 2016 is causing Washington Commanders ticket prices to rise in 2025, and Jayden Daniels is a big reason why.

Denzel Washington tells Paul Mescal that he feels bad for generations that deal with social media negativity

Denzel Washington is a legendary movie actor and considered by critics and movie lovers alike as one of the best to ever do it. His range and resume speaks for themselves. From pla

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