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Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Denzel Washington’s family is full of talent

Denzel Washington, an Academy Award-winning actor, is not only a Hollywood icon but also a devoted family man. Known for his

3rd Congressional District: Adam Frisch

Frisch, a former Aspen City Council member, is the Democratic candidate to fill outgoing Rep. Lauren Boebert’s seat.

How to watch Commanders vs. Ravens NFL Week 6: Time, TV channel, FREE live stream

Maryland neighbors both look like playoff contenders going into a Week 6 matchup in Baltimore between the host Ravens and the Washington Commanders.

Washington Post columnist warns abortion isn’t top issue in Michigan bellwether, spells bad news for Democrats

A Washington Post columnist warned that Michigan Democratic voters aren't as animated about the abortion issue this election cycle, a major warning sign.

Ethan O'Connor's late 60-yard pick-6 rallies Washington State to 25-17 victory over Fresno State

Expert recap and game analysis of the Washington State Cougars vs. Fresno State Bulldogs NCAAF game from October 12, 2024 on ESPN.

Washington Commanders vs. Baltimore Ravens odds, expert picks, how to watch: Jayden Daniels takes on reigning MVP

Baltimore’s defense is ill-equipped for this particular fight, ranking near the bottom of the league against all the things the Commanders do well. But Washington’s defense is far more vulnerable than Baltimore’s and Lamar Jackson has been nearly as good as Daniels both through the air and on the ground.

New estimates reduce Spokane’s deficit to $7.9M, increases to $18.3M by end of 2026

Spokane officials provided a budget update on Thursday, noting that the anticipated deficit heading into next year is now down to about $8 million. Chief Financial Officer Matt Boston ran the city council through projections showing the general fund deficit currently at $7.

How voting before Election Day became so widespread and so political

Voting before Election Day is much more common today than it was roughly 50 years ago. Yet it is highly politicized as voting in the 2024 presidential election is already underway. Advance voting refers to the range of options that people have to vote before Election Day, whether by mail or in person at an election facility.

Christian Conservatives, Looking to Mobilize Women, Turn to a Biblical Queen

Alarmed by abortion and transgender rights, Christian activists are invoking the Old Testament story of Esther, the Jewish orphan who bravely saved her people.

The 2024 wildfire season appears to be over in WA. Here’s the damage

Well-positioned aircraft and a streamlined communication process helped limit burned land this year, according to WA's Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz.

From ‘SNL’ to TikTok, George Washington is funny now

The first president is not usually associated with comedy. As a recurring character on “Saturday Night Live” and a trend on TikTok, that may be changing.

Washington Commanders at Baltimore Ravens odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Washington Commanders at Baltimore Ravens odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

Richmond high school QBs mirror Jayden Daniels as dual-threats in new situations

Jayden Daniels has flashed his talents as a dual-threat QB in a new situation, finding success in a set of circumstances that mirrors some of Richmond's top high school QBs.

Fact-checking Biden’s promise to close ICE detention centers run by private companies

Joe Biden pledged to end federal immigration detention contracts with for-profit businesses, raking in $500 million to $1 billion annually.

A Ravens defense searching for answers faces another big test in Jayden Daniels

The Ravens have been almost unbeatable against NFC teams with Lamar Jackson at QB. Could the Commanders and Jayden Daniels pull the upset?

NHL 2024-25 bold predictions: Breakout players, trades, offer sheets and 40-goal scorers

Utah an offensive powerhouse? Pierre-Luc Dubois deal pays off? The Athletic asked its NHL staff for their 2024-25 bold predictions.

All politics are local? Not in this election

Campaigns now turn on a small set of national issues – this year primarily the cost of living, abortion and the border.

Election 2024: Here are the issues Arizona voters care the most about

Arizona will be one of the most fiercely contested states when it comes to the 2024 presidential election, four years after President Joe Biden won the Grand Canyon State’s 11 electoral votes by just 0.3 percentage points. The state saw a multitude of election challenges from former President Donald Trump.

What time, TV channel is Washington Huskies vs Iowa football on today? Free live stream, spread, game odds

The Washington Huskies face the Iowa Hawkeyes as underdogs trying to knock off one of the best defensive teams in the country on the road in this Week 7 college football showdown. This game kicks off at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET (11 a.m. CT) on Saturday, October 12 with a live broadcast on FOX, and streaming live on demand.

How to watch Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Washington football: Time, TV channel, FREE live streams

The Iowa Hawkeyes play host to the Washington Huskies Saturday at Kinnick Stadium as UW makes its rounds in its inaugural season in the Big Ten Conference.

Harris rips Trump for his criticism of federal storm response and calls for ‘dignity’

Vice President Kamala Harris and the White House are criticizing Donald Trump for his attacks on the federal response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

News & Notes: Ravens' Heavy Personnel Puts Opponents in a Bind

Roger Rosengarten is settling into his starting role at right tackle. Rookie running back Rasheen Ali is working his way toward a possible debut. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is challenging Washingto

Top WA provider for minor gender reassignment procedures previously fined $5 million

A Washington-based surgery center ranked by a nonprofit among the top in the state for minor gender reassignment surgeries was recently fined $5 million as part of a lawsuit in which the State Attorney General’s Office accused them of deceptive business practices.

General Election 2024: What to know before election day in Washington

TRI-CITIES, Wash.-Voters in Washington should get their ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election around Oct. 18.

Conservative Website Settles Defamation Lawsuit With Election Workers

The Georgia election workers sued The Gateway Pundit after it spread false claims about them committing fraud in the 2020 election.

Families left out of WA’s new school disciplinary rule-making process

The Washington OSPI shut the public out when developing controversial new student discipline rules for the 2024-25 school year, the authors write.

Washington State vs. Fresno State prediction, odds, time, line: 2024 College Football Week 7 picks

The Washington State Cougars (4-1) and the Fresno State Bulldogs (3-2) meet at Valley Children’s Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The matchup will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1, with

Netflix Releases New Teaser For Tyler Perry’s ‘The Six Triple Eight’ Starring Kerry Washington – Update

UPDATE, October 11: Netflix has dropped a new teaser trailer for Tyler Perry‘s upcoming WWII drama The Six Triple Eight starring Kerry Washington. The film will be released in select theaters on December 6, debuting on the streamer on December 20.

PHOTOS: Northern lights dazzle western Washington after solar storm

CMEs—and thus, the resultant “Northern Lights,” are fairly common. Social media has made that apparent, as even photographers in Western Washington (not just Norway and Finland!) are able to capture them several times a year, sharing documentation on X, YouTube, and other platforms. In order to see the aurora borealis, you’ll have the best luck if:

Woman calls 911 after being hounded by up to 100 raccoons in Washington state

A woman reported having had to flee her property after 50 to 100 raccoons descended upon it and were acting aggressively.

Know the Foe: Washington Commanders

For the first time since 2008, the Washington Commanders are 4-1, setting up a showdown in Baltimore Sunday. The game has garnered plenty of buzz with standout rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels facing two-time MVP Lamar Jackson. Here's what to know about the Commanders:

Lack of shelter and housing fuels domestic violence in WA, advocates say

Kathleen Stevens recently took a phone call from a woman in Vancouver who believed her abuser would kill her that night. She’s terrified for her life and Stevens, an 82-year-old Hazel Dell woman who uses her savings to help fleeing domestic violence victims, is her last hope.

Harris faces new urgency to explain how her potential presidency would be different from Biden’s

Two and a half months into her unexpected candidacy, Harris has so far largely relied on her age and biography to signal a break from the 81-year-old Biden and her 78-year-old Republican opponent, Donald Trump.

Washington not on pace to fill growing job gap

Washington will have more than 1.5 million job openings in the next eight years but it’s not currently training enough people to fill them. A new report from the Washington Roundtable Partnership on Learning,

Northern lights wowed us in Western Washington on Thursday night

A major geomagnetic storm gave Washington residents another chance to spot the aurora borealis, or the northern lights, Thursday night. The last big aurora sighting in the Seattle area was in May, when a category G5 geomagnetic storm hit for the first time since 2003. G5 is the highest grade on the scale.