Month: August 2026
More than 700 structures have been destroyed and 65,000 residents forced to evacuate as fast-moving wildfires sweep across Washington state, officials said, warning conditions could worsen.
Human Rights Watch says the Trump administration “gutted” U.S. civil rights enforcement, accusing federal agencies of scaling back protections for minorities and weakening key anti-discrimination safeguards.
PBS examines Donald Trump’s remarks on China and the 2020 election, comparing his claims to official records and legal documents to clarify what the evidence actually shows.
USA Network’s sunny “blue-sky” era ends as “Royal Pains” bows out and darker, edgier dramas like “Mr. Robot” redefine the channel’s identity and ambitions.
A Florida school board long seen as a battleground in national culture wars has lost its conservative majority, signaling a shift in local education politics and parental rights debates.
Washington state’s crime rate has fallen, but it still ranks last in the nation for police staffing, raising concerns among officials about public safety and strained resources.
U.S. utilities report a surge in power shut-offs as households fall behind on soaring energy bills, exposing widening economic strain and gaps in consumer protections.
Seattle turns red, white, and blue as USMNT fans pack bars and streets for the USA vs. Australia clash, mixing chants, scarves, and local flavor in a World Cup-style celebration.
The latest rankings reveal the top colleges in Washington state, highlighting academic excellence and campus life. See where your alma mater landed in this year’s Tacoma News Tribune list.
The New York Times details a heated Oval Office clash between Donald Trump and ally Jeanine Pirro, revealing tensions, loyalty tests, and power struggles at the core of his inner circle.
Israeli and Lebanese officials will meet in Washington for high-stakes talks amid rising border tensions, with U.S. mediators seeking to prevent further escalation and revive stalled diplomatic channels.
Officials have announced memorial service plans for late Sen. Lindsey Graham, WCIV reports. Ceremonies will honor his decades of public service, with details on public attendance forthcoming.
In a rare win for Main Street, Washington has finally heeded cosmetology and barber schools, advancing reforms that could reshape licensing, training standards and career access nationwide.
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs after the U.S. imposed 50% levies, officials said, signaling a sharp escalation in trade tensions as high-level negotiations collapsed.
The US Men’s National Team has taken over Washington’s top soccer facilities this week, drawing fans and media as they prepare intensively for upcoming international fixtures.
Pakistan reports movement on a potential U.S.-Iran agreement, even as Washington and Tehran exchange competing reparation demands, raising questions over prospects for broader regional diplomacy.
U.S. backing for Israel, once a rare point of bipartisan consensus, is increasingly contested. Israeli officials now worry the political rift signals a lasting change in Washington.
From the Great Galveston Hurricane to Hurricane Katrina and beyond, the most devastating storms and droughts have reshaped communities, policy, and the U.S. economy.
Wildfires burn across Washington as extreme heat and deepening drought fuel a brutal summer, overwhelming firefighters and residents who insist, despite rising risks, that “this is not normal.”
Trump deployed thousands of soldiers onto Washington’s streets, sparking debate over militarized policing. Yet crime trends show limited impact, raising questions about strategy and cost.