Wildfires are surging past normalcy across the West, Forest Service chief says
The testimony to a subcommittee in Congress included debate over the restructuring of Forest Service offices across the country.
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Anumita Kaur is the Washington, D.C., correspondent for The Seattle Times, where she covers federal government and national politics with a Pacific Northwest focus. She previously covered national news at The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times. She began her reporting career at Guam Pacific Daily News.
Congress weighs killing more seals, sea lions to save salmon
The debate comes as marine wildlife officials investigate the shooting of a baby harbor seal found near Bellingham this month with a gunshot wound to...
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez breaks from Democrats on $1.15 trillion defense bill
Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez joined Republicans to pass the bill, despite opposing the attached SAVE America Act.
WA's Suzan DelBene leads Democrats’ push to win back the House
Washington's Rep. Suzan DelBene is leading Democrats' efforts to reclaim the U.S. House, crisscrossing the country to raise money and guide strategy.
WA Democrats split on vote to cut U.S. military aid to Israel
The measure drew significant Democratic support, demonstrating a sharp and rapid shift in attitude toward Israel within the party and the U.S.
Rep. Jayapal wants to take Seattle’s Fresh Bucks nationwide
Rep. Pramila Jayapal wants to expand Seattle’s Fresh Bucks program nationwide, betting Democrats can pass the bill if they regain Congress.
Inside Gluesenkamp Perez’s ‘banana bill’ on child care
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez argues that state rules, like WA’s requirement that childcare centers have multiple sinks for food preparation, have tied the hands of...
Murray, Cantwell call on Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race
Washington's U.S. senators, Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, joined growing calls for Platner to drop out after a woman he dated accused him of sexual...
National Archives at Seattle to move facilities within city
The National Archives at Seattle holds census information, maps and more information about the Pacific Northwest's history. It has been slated to move several times.
Longview implosion probe focuses on 4 key areas, federal agency says
Three agencies are investigating the Nippon Dynawave Packaging tank rupture that killed 11 workers in Longview, examining safety, environmental and mechanical factors.
As World Cup arrives, Rep. Larsen sees soccer cutting through turmoil VIEW
Amid war, visa disputes and political tensions, the World Cup offers fans like U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen a rare moment to come together.
Gluesenkamp Perez pushes miscarriage pain study after personal loss
Following her miscarriage, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez pushed for research on pain care, saying current treatment is vastly inadequate.
Bill Gates looked past Epstein’s history, lawmakers say
After an interview with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, lawmakers described his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein as one built to leverage wealth and power.
Bipartisan deal restores Chemical Safety Board funding after Longview implosion
Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez led the deal with a flurry of text and calls to get support to restore the Chemical Safety Board's funding as it...
Big Ten, SEC push back on Protect College Sports Act ahead of hearing
The Big Ten and SEC are outlining "critical issues" with a bipartisan bill seeking to introduce sweeping changes to college sports. Here's what to know...
As federal investigators swarm to Longview, Congress looks to slash agency’s budget by over 40%
As federal investigators probe the deadly Longview paper mill disaster, Congress is considering a cut of more than 40% to the Chemical Safety Board.
Farm bill gains win for WA specialty crops, but Senate fight looms
The bill boosts subsidies for farmers while locking in President Trump's cuts to food assistance programs. The bill awaits action by a narrowly divided Senate.
Federal judge declines to toss WA legislative map
A judge rejected a renewed Republican challenge to the state’s legislative map, finding no evidence that race was the primary factor in redrawing the boundaries.
National redistricting battles hit Washington state and its lawmakers
The Supreme Court decision axing a majority-Black U.S. House district in Louisiana has renewed a Republican challenge to Washington's new legislative districts while spurring some...
WA filing closes, U.S. House battleground and GOP test emerge
The candidate filing period closed Friday, launching the 2026 midterm cycle with a House battleground and a GOP open-seat test in Central Washington.