Culture
Seattle Mariners release pro-fatherhood videoAs the Major League Baseball season gets underway, the Seattle Mariners released a new team video highlighting fatherhood and family life among players, offering a look at a clubhouse filled with new dads. Read More
Government
Millionaires, billionaires flee new taxes in California, Washington stateThe Washington Legislature passed a law this week that will attempt to soak millionaires as the state scrambles to balance the books. But the result may be the Evergreen… Read More
Public Education
Washington district ponders elementary closures to ‘right-size’ long-term operationsA Washington district is planning to “right-size” its elementary offerings for the next decade after years of declining enrollment – forecast to continue as birth rates keep falling. “State data shows… Read More
Public Education
Washington needs to join states passing school ‘bell-to-bell’ cellphone bans, commentary arguesBy failing to restrict cellphones in classrooms, Washington schools are rerouting a quarter of their funding to social media instead of education, a recent commentary concludes. “When you consider that Washington state spends more… Read More
Courts
Washington district admits liability in sexual assault case involving school bus rideIn a reversal from previous statements, a Washington school district has admitted liability for negligence and “any and all damages” associated with a school bus sexual assault case. The lawsuit, filed against… Read More
Culture
JD Vance to speak at March for LifeTens of thousands of Americans are traveling to Washington, D.C., for the 53rd annual March for Life Friday, where Vice President J.D. Vance will address rally attendees at noon for the second consecutive year, according… Read More
Culture
Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal claims nearly all protesters peaceful despite disruptions(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democrat Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal on Monday defended immigration protests after being pressed about demonstrators interrupting a church service. Left-wing rioters… Read More
Government
Washington state petition to ban males from women’s sports clears signature thresholdA Washington state ballot initiative that would prevent biological males from competing in girls’ school sports has advanced after organizers submitted well over the number of signatures required under state… Read More
Culture
Washington Monument becomes America’s birthday candle to launch nation’s 250th yearThe Washington Monument was lit up with American history displays at the top of every hour Wednesday night as 2026 approached – America’s 250th birthday year. “Tonight, we’re illuminating the Washington Monument into America’s BIGGEST birthday candle… Read More
Culture
Pride events to continue during World Cup games in Seattle, despite Egyptian and Iranian objectionsSeattle’s organizing FIFA committee announced Pride-event plans will continue during a June match, despite the competing teams’ disapproval and national laws against homosexuality. “SeattleFWC26 is moving forward as planned with our community programming outside the stadium during Pride… Read More
Courts
Activists can’t force blue state to become ‘suicide tourism’ destination, appeals court rules(Daily Caller News Foundation) – An appeals court on Thursday rejected a bid from assisted-suicide activists who hoped to make New Jersey a destination for people seeking to end their… Read More
Public Education
Seattle using ‘gender book kit’ to teach kindergarteners they can change gendersSeattle Public Schools is using a set of classroom materials that tells kindergarten through 5th-grade students that boys can become girls and girls can become boys. The lessons appear on… Read More
Crime
FBI reportedly arrests suspect in Jan. 6 pipe bomb probe(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The FBI arrested a suspect Thursday in the planting of pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic national headquarters in Washington, D.C., ahead of the… Read More
Culture
Man charged with first-degree murder after ‘honor killing’ of his wife in the USSayed Nazir Sadat, an Afghan immigrant, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in Washington state after allegedly killing his wife, Geety Sadat, in what he described to authorities… Read More
Federal government
Breaking: Two National Guardsmen shot in DC; suspect in custody(The Heartlander) — Two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C., mere blocks from the White House on Wednesday. The D.C. Police Department said a suspect is in custody… Read More
Public Education
Most voters reject federal control of education in new poll(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Some 8 in 10 Americans surveyed feel that education decisions should be made closer to home rather than in Washington, a new poll released Sunday reveals. Read More
Public Education
Washington school board backs resolution for open category for trans athletes(The Center Square) – On Wednesday night, the Kennewick (Washington) School District voted unanimously in favor of a resolution that supports placing some transgender athletes into an “open” category. According to… Read More
Public Education
DC schools improve but school choice still way more cost effective, beneficialAfter large investments of time and money – and school choice – Washington, D.C.’s school system is beginning to show modest improvement. But experts say expanding school choice is the… Read More
Public Education
Seattle Public Schools admits negligence in student assault case, delaying civil jury trialShortly before a student assault court case involving Seattle Public Schools was scheduled to start Oct. 8, the district admitted negligence “for failing to remove a teacher,” KING 5… Read More
Government
Religious Liberty Commission tackles faith in education at third meetingThe Religious Liberty Commission emphasized the importance of religious freedom in K-12 and higher education on Monday at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. “To defend a country,… Read More