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Read the latest national and world news, including stories from Newsday's reporters in Washington, D.C. Young brother and sister dead, several hurt when vehicle crashes into Michigan birthday ... Read More

Washington State To Eliminate 37% Tax On Medical Marijuana

The State of Washington is set to eliminate excise taxes on medical marijuana ... which initially broke the news. The bill now awaits final signature by Governor Jay Inslee to become law. Read More

Washington state takes a surprising turn to the right

Fiscal conservatives are winning in — of all places — the state of Washington ... This punishes innovators and family businesses. Passage of this referendum question would allow people ... Read More

World News

The United Nations and others said donors should resume support for UNRWA after a review found that Israel hadn’t backed up claims that many agency workers are members of terrorist groups. The ... Read More

Will the weather allow for eclipse viewing in western Washington? It's not looking so good.

Washington state will only see a partial eclipse on Monday, with 20% of the sun covered by the moon. The eclipse will start at 10:29 a.m. in Seattle, peak at 11:29 a.m. and end by 12:21 p.m. The ... Read More

WASHINGTON NATIONALS

Joan Adon started in place in Gray, who landed on the IL with a right forearm strain, and delivered four innings of one-run ball in Washington’s 5-3 win over the Giants. “Our focus was to make ... Read More

How To Start A Business In Washington (2024 Guide)

You’re not alone. With 657,529 small businesses already in operation, Washington State offers a flourishing business ecosystem for entrepreneurs like you. Take advantage of the opportunities for ... Read More

This song is our story

With laughter and tears, Delores moved my heart simply by telling me her story — the story of God ... All around the world are people who are hurting and alone, just like Delores once was. Read More

World News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India was criticized by the opposition for remarks he made during a speech to voters in Rajasthan State. Read More

World News

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro met with the head of the International Criminal Court as he faces an ongoing investigation by the tribunal into crimes against humanity for his crackdown on ... Read More

World News

The EU is seeking to push through stringent nature and agricultural laws as part of its vaunted Green Deal that needs to turn the bloc into a climate neutral continent by 2050, forcing farmers ... Read More

World News

U.S. News // 2 days ago House passes $95 billion ... North Korea said Saturday it has conducted a cruise missile test with what its state-run media called a "super-large warhead." ... Read More