Hough: Everything is at stake for South Bend Washington girls basketball Saturday  South Bend Tribune

GOP Senate Majority Leader John Thune talks exclusively with Fox News Digital about dealing with President Donald Trump and his working relationship with former leader Mitch McConnell.

The 51st State That Never Was: Why the United States Didn’t Annex Canada  War On The Rocks

Opening Day: No. 5 Arkansas baseball opens with doubleheader against Washington State  WholeHogSports

The Department of Veterans affairs dismissed more than 1,000 employees in order to shrink the size of the federal workforce and save money for resources for health care.

St. Landry School Board approves plan to close Washington Elementary and two other schools  KATC News

Vice President Vance was just in Europe defending American AI freedom. But back home in America, Biden's leftover directives are still putting our tech plans under threat.

"The Simpsons" star Hank Azaria shared his fears about AI in an opinion piece, worrying the technology could take his job and sound inhuman and fake.

Plane malfunction forces State Secretary Rubio to return to Washington while en route to Munich Security Conference  Kyiv Independent

Finland searching for answers following loss to United States in 4 Nations  NHL.com

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's plane experienced a mechanical issue while en route to Munich, Germany, on Thursday.

‘Alaska’s gonna feel a lot of pain from this': Outdoor Alliance anticipates federal layoffs to ripple into economic trouble  Alaska's News Source

Los Angeles Lakers G League Team Trades For Former NBA 8th Overall Pick  Sports Illustrated

Some National Forest Service employees have already been laid off, Alaska Outdoor Alliance says  Alaska's News Source

US could send troops to Ukraine if Russia doesn’t seek peace with Kyiv, Vance says  CNN

Alaska’s Mount Spurr shows signs of imminent eruption as seismic activity intensifies  News.Az

Washington Legislature again proposes road usage fee for funding transportation  NBC Right Now

Washington Huskies to start 2025 baseball season against Kansas State Wildcats  The Husky Haul

A new atmospheric river is slamming California, including fire-ravaged Los Angeles, where residents are bracing for the possibility of mudslides and landslides.

“Vaccines should be treated with nuance, recognizing differences between seasonal vaccines and childhood immunizations,” Dr. Ralph L. Abraham, the state’s surgeon general, wrote in a memo.

Live updates: Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. USF Dons in WCC basketball showdown  Sports Illustrated

United States : Kash and the Czechs: Trump FBI pick Patel consulted for Prague firm arming Ukraine  Intelligence Online

Proposed safeguards in Washington State’s Clean Fuel Standard are crucial  International Council on Clean Transportation

Malachi Washington HR Gives David Reynolds 1st Win as Parkview Head Coach  Gwinnettdailypost.com

Washington defeats Musselman by 10 in rivalry girls basketball matchup  Martinsburg Journal

NFL Draft: Washington State WR Kyle Williams Invited To 2025 NFL Scouting Combine  Sports Illustrated

The order allowing funds to flow again applies to existing contracts before Trump issued his Jan. 20 executive order declaring a freeze on foreign assistance.

Washington state leaders tell Trump to 'follow the damn law' on federal funding  KOMO News

Stop treating Trump with contempt and make the necessary changes to satisfy American demands -- and make life better for all South Africans. The post Blue State Blues: Free Advice to the South African Government on Dealing with Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

A federal judge late Thursday issued an order compelling the Trump administration to lift its three-week funding freeze on U.S. foreign aid.

Plane carrying Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Germany forced to return to Washington due to ‘mechanical issue’  New York Post

Workers across the federal government were terminated on Thursday after the federal government’s human resources division advised agencies to lay off most probationary employees.

Washington State women lock down in second half to beat Loyola Marymount 63-51  The Spokesman Review

United States unleashes in third period to rout Finland at 4 Nations Face-Off  Sportsnet.ca

Washington leaders criticize Trump actions, detail the state’s response  KXLY Spokane

Two nurses in Australia were suspended following a viral video showed them threatening to kill Israeli patients.

Alaska Airlines cancels dozens of flights at Portland airport as passengers anticipate more delays  KGW.com

Trump insults McConnell over RFK Jr. vote, casts doubts on polio diagnosis  The Washington Post

Trump, Modi aim to cut U.S. trade gap with India amid global tariff concerns  The Washington Post

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's plane experienced a mechanical issue while en route to Munich, Germany, on Thursday.

Bond between basketball and Bay Area stretches further than any map can contain  NBA.Com

Washington craft breweries brace for higher costs as aluminum tariffs are set to take effect  KING5.com

Washington craft breweries brace for higher costs as aluminum tariffs loom  KING5.com

WEATHER ALERT through Friday night for accumulating snow and ice across Washington and Oregon  NBC Right Now

San Francisco Giants Starting Pitcher Ready to 'Take the Training Wheels Off'  Sports Illustrated

Washington State faces rising food insecurity challenges, Benton County fares better  NBC Right Now

US embassies told to prepare for staff cuts as Trump overhauls diplomatic corps, sources say  Reuters

A plane carrying Secretary of State Marco Rubio was diverted back to Joint Base Andrews on Thursday night after experiencing a mechanical failure.

Plane carrying Secretary of State Rubio forced to return to Washington ahead of Europe trip  Yahoo

Trump sparks elation in Moscow, but some caution against overexuberance  The Washington Post

CDC employees can no longer publish documents without review by the executive branch, and must withdraw their names from external papers pending publication.

CDC employees can no longer publish documents without review by the executive branch, and must withdraw their names from external papers pending publication.

Fremont, California passed a strict ordinance to ban homeless encampments on all public properties, including parks, on a 6-1 city council vote on Tuesday night.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed Thursday as President Trump’s health secretary amidst several ethics and disinformation controversies. The post Mass. health officials, senators share concerns over RFK Jr.’s health secretary confirmation appeared first on Boston.com.

Fishery managers start a process to tighten salmon bycatch rules in Alaska’s Bering Sea  Alaska's News Source

Audio of a 911 call from former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney's girlfriend reveals the moment she alleged strangulation while seven months pregnant.

Washington delegation introduces bill to ensure reliable mail delivery  Wyoming Tribune

Podcaster Joe Rogan called out the Harris campaign, arguing that they have lied about the reasons why they declined to have the then-vice president appear on his podcast.

Former college football star Johnny Manziel and Josie Canseco, the daughter of Jose Canseco, have reportedly broken up after less than a year of dating.

Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.

Snowmachine racers from across Alaska to compete in this year's Iron Dog  Alaska Public Media News

US Treasury's Bessent says Americans will see value in Ukraine for them  Reuters

Washington election observer charged with felony over mask policy dispute  KOMO News

Queen Anne Café closes after 33 years, marking the end of an era for community favorite  KOMO News

President Donald Trump hushed CNN's Kaitlan Collins when announcing his proposed tariff increases, charging that she spoke out of turn.  The post Trump Hushes CNN’s Kaitlan Collins at White House: ‘We Haven’t Asked You to Speak’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Hotstar and JioCinema, two widely used video streaming apps in India, have merged into JioHotstar. JioStar, a joint venture between Reliance-owned Viacom18 and Star India, said Friday it had integrated JioCinema’s vast library of content into a revamped version of Disney’s Hotstar platform. The merged app will feature movies and TV shows from Disney, Warner […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

While Tiger Woods will not compete in this week's Genesis Invitational, organizers will honor Kultida Woods and her faith with a white flag.

Tyler, the Creator in L.A.: Chromakopia Tour timings, setlist and everything to know  Time Out

As he spoke to the press on Thursday about ending the war between Ukraine and Russia, President Donald Trump mocked CNN for its ratings and overall credibility.

DOGE Alaska: Landmine receipts show lavish travel by North Slope Borough mayor and family  Must Read Alaska

‘Downtown runs on people’: Seattle officials bullish on impact of Amazon’s return to office  GeekWire

Western Washington’s top federal prosecutor removed from post amid Trump purge  Washington State Standard

US government begins wave of mass firings as Trump, Musk purge federal workers  Reuters

New Mariners manager feeling the 'good kind' of butterflies in first spring training  The Seattle Times

The lawsuit claims that Musk was unconstitutionally granted executive powers to oversee DOGE, which was created without Congressional approval. The post Campbell among 14 attorneys general suing Trump, Musk for creating DOGE appeared first on Boston.com.

Apple to restore TikTok on US app store after Attorney General's letter, Bloomberg News reports  Reuters

Governor Newsom cuts more red tape by further streamlining permitting laws to accelerate rebuilding Los Angeles  Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

EPA administrator Lee Zeldin said his team canceled a $50 million Biden-era environmental justice grant to a group that believes "climate justice travels through a Free Palestine."

US government extends run of Alaska pollock purchases with new bid request  IntraFish

Washington Nationals, CJ Abrams Putting Last Year's Incident 'In the Past'  Sports Illustrated

New York Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday met with border czar Tom Homan and federal officials for a closed-door meeting to discuss illegal immigration.

News | Luxury spa marks latest business to leave troubled San Francisco mall  CoStar Group

‘In Alaska, it’s Denali’: Murkowski, Sullivan unite with state leaders on Alaska mountain’s name  Webcenter Fairbanks

Live updates: Trump, India’s Modi hold news conference after U.S. plans ‘reciprocal tariffs’  The Washington Post

LeGarrette Blount Jr. is a 2028 prospect currently playing at both defensive back and wide receiver. The post Bill Belichick extends UNC offer to son of Patriots Super Bowl champion appeared first on Boston.com.

Chairman Mast Delivers Opening Remarks at HFAC Hearing on the USAID Betrayal  House Foreign Affairs Committee

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities to close Thursday, March 6 for Recreation Division staff training  Parkways Seattle Parks and Recreation

Former CalVet Tech Leader Isaiah Mall Named CIO for San Francisco Fire Department  GovTech

The bill passed after Gov. Ron DeSantis and fellow Republicans ended a public dispute. It includes a mandatory death penalty for capital crimes committed by people without legal status.

The Trump administration has begun mass layoffs across multiple federal agencies, a move expected to affect thousands of employees, sources familiar told ABC News.

San Francisco Giants' NL West Rivals Have Widened Gap with Stellar Offseasons  Yardbarker

Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley is already looking ahead to next season, believing he and the team can go even further moving forward.

The U.K. government wants to make a hard pivot into boosting its economy and industry with AI, and as part of that, it’s pivoting an institution that it founded a little over a year ago for a very different purpose. Today the Department of Science, Industry and Technology announced that it would be renaming the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

WA leaders tell Trump to ‘follow the damn law,’ vow to shield the state  The Seattle Times

Saquon Barkley and his loved ones had plenty of reason to celebrate Sunday after the Philadelphia Eagles secured a Super Bowl title over the Kansas City Chiefs.

A day after the Trump administration ended its federal buyout offer, the administration has begun mass layoffs across multiple federal agencies.

The Trump administration is preparing to designate a series of Mexican drug cartels and two from Central and South America as foreign terrorist organizations. The move comes as Mexico continues to experience unprecedented levels of violence, including the widespread use of landmines and improvised explosive devices, despite empty government claims that crime has decreased and impunity has ended. The post Trump’s State Department to Designate Specific Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Groups appeared first on Breitbart.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was pouting and frowning on the sideline in new footage released by the NFL and explained why.

Sleep specialist and clinical hypnotist, Jeffrey Rose, opens up about the Make America Healthy Again movement after RFK Jr. is confirmed as President Donald Trump's Health secretary.

In phone call with Putin, Trump abruptly ends U.S. efforts to isolate Russia  PBS NewsHour

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Breitbart News in an exclusive interview on Thursday that he is paying "very close attention" to who is executing the lawful orders from President Donald Trump and that woke generals "will have a different job in due time." The post Exclusive— Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: Woke Generals ‘Will Have a Different Job in Due Time’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Are Seattle schools failing highly capable students? Parents raise concerns  KUOW News and Information

Rantz: Nearly 14,000 union workers file class action lawsuit against Seattle  MyNorthwest

Republicans in Michigan passed a rule change resolution regarding pork projects being prohibited from going to sanctuary cities in a move that skips the governor's office.

Bob Griffin: Alaska charter school parents, even without state support, are getting results  Must Read Alaska

Washington justices press attorneys on meaning of ‘job applicant’ in pay transparency fight  Courthouse News Service

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as employers continue to retain workers despite resurgent inflation and elevated interest rates

San Francisco investor acquires second Capitol Hill apartment property  The Business Journals

Internal customer support platforms are moving from platforms like email ticketing systems and chat to channels like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and even Discord. But with Slack, for instance, able to host hundreds of channels, the whole thing can become quite unwieldy.  Plain, out of the UK, thinks it has the answer. Its API-first platform consolidates […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Consumers in possession of the coolers are urged to stop using them immediately — and contact Igloo for a free replacement handle.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reportedly increased grants for migrants from 2020 to 2024, spending more than $22 billion in taxpayer dollars on grants that included money going toward vehicles, home loans, and startup businesses. The post Report: HHS Squandered More than $22 Billion on Migrants for Vehicles, Home Loans, Startups appeared first on Breitbart.

Powerball player just misses $154 million jackpot in Washington — but still wins big  Tacoma News Tribune

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced Thursday that he had canceled a Biden-era contract awarded to the Climate Justice Alliance, a group that claimed it was working toward a "Free Palestine." The post Lee Zeldin Cancels $50 Million Contract for ‘Free Palestine’ Climate Group appeared first on Breitbart.

Award deal: Fly business class from Chicago to Naples, Italy, for 110K miles round-trip  The Points Guy

The men allegedly said they needed the 700 pounds of meat to provide meals for people in homeless shelters. The post North Andover business struggles after being scammed out of $60K in meat appeared first on Boston.com.

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Raise your hand if you’re exhausted by the firehose of information coming from every direction. Yeah, me too.  At TechCrunch, we’re focused on helping readers (that’s you!) […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Elon Musk has stated that he will withdraw his $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI's nonprofit arm if Sam Altman halts his plans to convert it into a for-profit entity, according to a recent court filing. The post Elon Musk Offers to Withdraw $97 Billion OpenAI Bid if Organization Remains a Nonprofit appeared first on Breitbart.

Elon Musk's X has agreed to pay approximately $10 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump. The post Elon Musk’s X to Pay Donald Trump $10 Million Settling Censorship Lawsuit appeared first on Breitbart.

MSNBC television host Rachel Maddow on Wednesday accused President Donald Trump and Elon Musk of "corrupt" self-dealing to purchase worth of $400 million of armored Teslas through a State Department contract. The post Fact Check: Did Trump Create a $400 Million Contract to Buy Armored Teslas from Elon Musk? appeared first on Breitbart.

DOGE Alaska finds federal grant giving one Alaska tribe $2.4 million to buy king crab, salmon  Must Read Alaska

The Kennedy Center, previously operated by the elites in Washington, DC, is "broke" due in part to bloated executive salaries, a source inside the Center told Breitbart News.  The post Ric Grenell Cleans House at ‘Broke’ Kennedy Center, Removing Several ‘Highly Paid Executives’ and Saving Taxpayers Millions appeared first on Breitbart.

ProPublica: Alaska investment fund missed red flags before investing $29m in Peter Pan deal  Undercurrent News

How a Risky State Investment in Seafood Cost Alaskans Millions and Left a Fishing Town in Crisis  ProPublica

Igloo Recalls More Than One Million 90 Quart Rolling Coolers Due to Fingertip Amputation and Crushing Hazards  Consumer Product Safety Commission

DOGE canceled at least 58 government contracts across various federal agencies on Wednesday, totaling more than $150 million in savings for the American taxpayer.

The Trump administration paused the program to admit refugees and froze funds to local organizations that serve them. Now, they're scrambling to provide services to over 22,000 newly arrived refugees.

Lee Zeldin, Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator, said that the Biden administration purposely wasted $20 billion in tax dollars.

UK insurer Lancashire sees up to $165 million hit from Los Angeles wildfires  Reuters

In a court filing on Wednesday, a lawyer for Elon Musk said the billionaire will withdraw his $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI’s nonprofit if the ChatGPT maker’s board of directors “preserve the charity’s mission” and halt its conversion to a for-profit corporation. The filing, submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Gov. Greg Abbott is back in Washington in search of $11 billion payback for border costs  The Dallas Morning News

Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs -- who is in jail awaiting trial on sex-trafficking and racketeering charges -- has filed a $100 million lawsuit against NBCUniversal and its streaming service Peacock, claiming the network defamed him with its recent documentary "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy." The post Diddy Hits NBCUniversal with $100 Million Defamation Suit over ‘Making of a Bad Boy’ Doc appeared first on Breitbart.

Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley got a sense of how Friday's Super Bowl parade will go in Philadelphia during an appearance at Raising Cane's.

WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton talks about Seattle and her rapid rise in wrestling  KOMO News

Nike unveiled a Caitlin Clark billboard in Chicago this week that it is located just 3.5 miles away from Angel Reese's home WNBA arena.

How to watch Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. San Francisco Dons: TV channel, live stream WCC men's basketball  Sports Illustrated

Warriors’ Steve Kerr rips NBA scheduling, says league doesn’t care about player health  San Francisco Chronicle

OU football player personnel staffer JP Losman departs for Washington Huskies, per report  Oklahoman.com

Philadelphia Eagles rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean said fellow Iowa grad Caitlin Clark sent him a congratulatory message after his Super Bowl win.

Washington reportedly hiring former NFL QB, Jedd Fisch player to coaching staff  On3.com

The findings showed the highest mortality occurred among infants who were Black, lived in Southern states or had fetal birth defects.

"It's so incredible to be part of something like this and to put this jersey on." The post Why Brad Marchand received cheers from Montreal fans on Wednesday night  appeared first on Boston.com.

After 50 years of Caps hockey, what do fans hold on to? Pain. Joy. Comfort. Love.  The Washington Post

How to watch today's Gonzaga Bulldogs vs San Francisco Dons NCAA Men's Basketball game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time  Goal.com

Washington falls to Arnold boys soccer during Class 5A Regional Final in OT | PHOTOS  Pensacola News Journal

Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz (02/12): Box score, player stats, game summary, and more  The Times of India

Two Bluesky users have reportedly sued the National Football League for keeping its teams off the app and forcing fans to use other social media platforms.

A Florida killer found guilty of killing a newlywed couple in front of their toddler was finally executed on Thursday, nearly three decades after his gruesome crimes.

Kouri Richins, a Utah mother of three accused of killing her husband, previously tried to poison him twice before his death, including once on Valentine's Day, court records say.

Hundreds of drones seen flying over military installations last year were conducting surveillance, according to a senior military official.

Fox News Digital asked Democrat lawmakers their thoughts about controversial USAID funding, such as money ending up in the hands of terrorist-aligned groups.

Los Angeles weather: Storm moves of SoCal, leaving behind scattered showers Valentine's Day  ABC7 Los Angeles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a Russian drone with a high-explosive warhead hit the protective confinement shell of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Kyiv region early Friday morning

Vice President JD Vance warned that the U.S. wouldn’t rule out tough sanctions or military action against Russia if President Vladimir Putin didn’t negotiate a peace deal for Ukraine.

Vice President JD Vance told The Wall Street Journal that it was too early to talk about specific territorial or security arrangements.

Column | Carolyn Hax: Mom’s heirloom ring caught in limbo of daughter’s relationship  The Washington Post

Podcast | Time for a New Industrial Policy for the United States? Part 2  SupplyChainBrain

Washington, Warsaw girls hoops gear up for regional championship clash  WNDU

California Medical Board member pushes for greater transparency when doctors are investigated  NBC Los Angeles

US VP threatens sanctions, military action to push Putin into Ukraine deal, WSJ reports  Reuters

The Eaton Fire, which burned through parts of Altadena and Pasadena, east of Los Angeles, last month, also saw fire hydrants lose water pressure -- even though, unlike Pacific Palisades, there was no empty reservoir to blame. The post Eaton Fire, Too, Saw Hydrants Run Dry as Pressure Dropped in High Demand appeared first on Breitbart.

Top N.Y. prosecutor, others resign after order to drop Eric Adams case  The Washington Post

Torrential rains move through Los Angeles area, driving flood and debris flow risks  The Washington Post

Jim Harbaugh’s Los Angeles Chargers defense gets embarrassing feedback  Sports Illustrated

Los Angeles weather: Flash flood watch issued as new storm could bring nearly 5 inches of rain to foothill burn areas  ABC7 Los Angeles

Alaska child care advocates want subsidies and tax credits caught in legal limbo — and more  Anchorage Daily News

On Thursday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “The ReidOut,” House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) reacted to the Department of Justice’s lawsuit over New York law tipping off individuals when immigration authorities request their data from the DMV by stating that The post Jeffries: New York Is Being Targeted, Won’t Be ‘Intimidated’ by Suit Over Tipping Off Illegals appeared first on Breitbart.

On Thursday’s edition of NBC’s “Meet the Press Now,” Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) reacted to the Department of Justice’s lawsuit over New York law tipping off individuals when immigration authorities request their data from the DMV and The post Hispanic Caucus Chair: New York ‘Doing Everything They Should Do’ by Tipping Off Illegals appeared first on Breitbart.

Update: Anticipate damaging winds with thunderstorms in Los Angeles County Thursday  Los Angeles Daily News

Questions mount on S.F. police chase that led to parklet crash; witnesses say they didn’t hear sirens  San Francisco Chronicle

Flash flood warning issued for Los Angeles County until Thursday evening  Los Angeles Daily News

California storm: Strong cell moves over San Francisco, bringing heavy rain  San Francisco Chronicle

Flash flood, severe thunderstorm warnings in place as heavy rain hits SoCal  ABC7 Los Angeles

Heavy rain, warnings of flash floods in Southern California force evacuation orders, warnings  CBS News

About 70-100 employees were terminated at the CFPB, following dozens of recent workers who were fired earlier this week. Agency staff are bracing for even wider layoffs.

About 70-100 employees were terminated at the CFPB, following dozens of recent workers who were fired earlier this week. Agency staff are bracing for even wider layoffs.

Update: Flash flood warning issued for Los Angeles County until Thursday night  Los Angeles Daily News

Seattle Kraken inviting teenage referees assaulted by parent at Kraken Iceplex to upcoming game  KREM.com

An intense storm has begun to cause flooding and increased the risk of debris flows in areas burned by wildfires. Residents in some areas have already evacuated.

Seattle officers who attended Jan. 6 rally can't remain anonymous, Washington high court rules  Yahoo

3.6M Earthquake Felt In SF Comes After Series of Small Temblors In Hayward  SFist

California storm live updates: Whiteout conditions stall Tahoe traffic as rain continues in Bay Area  San Francisco Chronicle

Bill would set up study with an eye toward Washington state Legislature going full-time  Centralia Chronicle

UPDATE: Damaging winds foreseen with thunderstorms to hit Los Angeles Thursday  San Luis Obispo Tribune

Flash Flood Warning For Palisades & Eaton Fire Areas In LA Amid Heavy Rain  Deadline

Nearly 100 crashes reported in Southwest Washington during Thursday's winter storm  KGW.com

The “T” was removed in references to L.G.B.T.Q.+ on the official site for the Greenwich Village monument, which marks a milestone in the fight for gay rights. Later, the Q+ also disappeared.

Grace Christian’s Robbie Annett receives 2nd straight Gatorade Alaska Boys Cross Country Athlete of the Year honor  Anchorage Daily News

Flash flood warning issued for Palisades and Franklin fire burn scars in LA County  NBC Los Angeles

Seattle woman arrested for DUI after crashing car into townhome, residents unhurt  KOMO News

Seattle woman arrested for DUI after crashing car into West Seattle townhome  KOMO News

Wake County, North Carolina, Schools board member Sam Hershey made waves after referring to critics of DEI as potentially "mediocre White men" among other comments.

Georgetown is facing demands from a pro-Jewish legal advocacy group that has said the university must cancel an event headlined by a convicted member of a Palestinian terror group.

Man shot in San Jose neighborhood dies in hospital; 2nd homicide of 2025  CBS News

Impaired Driver Arrested After Crashing Vehicle Into Occupied Townhome  seattle.gov

United States: Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waiver Program Is Restricted at U.S. Consular Posts Abroad  Fragomen

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul rejects request from Louisiana AG Liz Murrill to extradite a New York doctor who allegedly prescribed and mailed an abortion pill to a Louisiana mother.

Several Palestinian prisoners and detainees released during this ceasefire deal have been harassed by Israeli forces after their release, their homes raided or their family members arrested.

A charter fishing boat captain described rescuing two fighter jet pilots from the water after a Navy jet crashed into the San Diego Bay.

Justified Accord 2025 hones warfighting capabilities, enhances multinational crisis response readiness  United States Army

A kayaker is lucky to be alive after being swallowed by a humpback whale off the coast of Chilean Patagonia and getting spit out by the leviathan.

SF Police Chase That Injured 6 in Bar Crash Would’ve Been Barred Before Prop E  KQED

WA Supreme Court says SPD officers who attended Jan. 6 rally can be identified  The Seattle Times

Meta's CTO said staff unhappy with the tech giant's latest policies should work somewhere else, an internal chat reveals. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

It is the first ruling in a case challenging “shield laws” intended to protect doctors in states that support abortion rights who send abortion pills to states with bans.

Alaska author Eowyn Ivey explores childhood fears and love in new novel 'Black Woods, Blue Sky'  KTOO

Tybee Island, Georgia, plans to welcome back the controversial “Orange Crush" music festival in April, so as long as the organizers agree to meet certain conditions.

"The View" co-host Joy Behar went off on America's name during a discussion on Monday, complaining that the country is "named after a White man."

Villagers offer support for a critical lifeline in rural Alaska days after plane crash kills 10  ICT News

A California budget official revealed this week that taxpayers in the deep blue state are paying billions of dollars more on healthcare for illegal immigrants than previously known.

Heavy rainfall across Southern California forces evacuation orders, warnings  CBS News

The acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and two top Justice Department officials in Washington, D.C., resigned after the case against New York City's mayor war order dropped.

California storm live updates: Flood advisory extended for San Francisco  San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco’s dandiest night: Villa Albertine’s 2025 season launch | by Saul Sugarman | Feb, 2025  thebolditalic

Brazil's Air Force announced that it shot down a plane allegedly carrying drugs that illegally entered its airspace from Venezuela, killing two pilots. The post Brazilian Air Force Shoots Down Plane Allegedly Carrying Drugs from Venezuela appeared first on Breitbart.

'Severe Icing' Could Be to Blame for Alaska Plane Crash That Killed 10, Expert Says (Exclusive)  PEOPLE

Seattle Mariners Manager Dan Wilson Talks Mentality Change Under New Hitting Coach  Sports Illustrated

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will be "flooded with jobs" as he imposes tariffs that will encourage industries to move to American soil.

Hegseth urged NATO allies to bolster their defense spending from 2% to 5% of their GDP, noting that the U.S. is attempting to "revive the warrior ethos" as well.

Police searching for bouquet bandits accused of robbing North Seattle flower stand  KING5.com

U.S. Could Bolster Missile Defense with New Sensors Within a Year, NORTHCOM Says  USNI News

Investigators seek public's help in search for CalArts student murder suspect  CBS News

Investigators seek public's help in search for CalArts student's murder suspect  CBS Los Angeles

Rain storm triggers evacuation order, warnings near SoCal wildfire burn areas  ABC7 Los Angeles

California storm live updates: S.F. gets second wave of rain, increasing chances of urban flooding  San Francisco Chronicle

Top NY federal prosecutor resigns after Washington orders district to drop Adams bribery case  Courthouse News Service

S.F. police chief offers few answers as questions mount about Mission District police chase  San Francisco Chronicle

After missing 2024 WNBA season, former IU star Mackenzie Holmes signs with Seattle Storm  IndyStar

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have contemplated moving back to New York City after the Los Angeles fires destroyed parts of the city in January.

Kawhi Leonard Injury Update Ahead of Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Clippers  Sports Illustrated

Danielle R. Sassoon, the interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, quit after the Justice Department told her to withdraw corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams.

The office of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., hosted a live webinar advising migrants in her district about their rights if they come face to face with ICE agents looking to deport them.

US says 5,000 soldiers deployed along Mexico border, could increase further  Al Jazeera English

U.S. Claims Immigrants Held at Guantanamo Are “Worst of the Worst.” Their Families Say They’re Being Unfairly Targeted.  ProPublica

A Democrat senator and a GOP congressman asked Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to demand the U.K. rescind its Apple backdoor order.

Hollywood director Todd Haynes bizarrely says filmmakers are asking themselves a "real question" about how President Donald Trump's administration will affect the film industry. "We're in a state of particular crisis right now," Haynes claimed. The post Hollywood Director Todd Haynes: ‘We’re In A State of Particular Crisis Right Now’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Women facing 19 charges in SF parklet crash were on Bay Area crime spree, officials say  ABC7 Bay Area

Women facing 19 charges in San Francisco parklet crash were on Bay Area crime spree, officials say  ABC7 Bay Area

People pounced on Rick Warren tweet that says, "If you’re looking for the #realJesus, not a caricature disfigured by partisan motivations, you’ll find him in the middle, not on either side."

California storm live updates: Flood advisory issued for San Francisco  San Francisco Chronicle

NORAD commander says hundreds of drone incursions were detected at US military installations  DefenseScoop

A Norwegian company is offering a bounty of about $45 for each Atlantic salmon that is returned following an escape of about 27,000 fish after a storm damaged a farm.

Washington state drivers could be charged per mile under proposed bill  KUOW News and Information

The Targeted Chaos of Trump’s Attacks Against International Human Rights Law and Justice  ACLU

Orly Gilboa, mother of former Hamas hostage Daniella Gilboa, said her daughter was forced to fake her own death and was covered in debris for a propaganda video.

Washington Supreme Court rules in case of SPD officers who attended Jan 6 events in D.C.  MyNorthwest

Seattle Seahawks and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Team Up with the Nick of Time Foundation to Prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Local Youth  Seahawks.com

Review: This cinematic universe is quickly becoming our critic’s favorite  The Seattle Times

Jane Seymour opened the Nardos Fall 2025 showed at New York Fashion Week on Monday in a sparkly, red mini dress and gold heels.

This scrappy museum is doubling down on art in S.F.’s toughest neighborhood  San Francisco Chronicle

On Wednesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed Kara Swisher’s commentary on Elon Musk. Marlow said, “It’s funny that she’s commenting on who’s a sad person. She just looks completely depressed. She needs a little bit The post Alex Marlow: Irony Fail—Obviously Depressed Podcaster Kara Swisher Calls Elon Musk Unhappy appeared first on Breitbart.

New Washington bill would let state workers influence how agencies use AI  StateScoop

India's Modi talks space and 'good governance' with Musk in Washington  Reuters

Scientists have developed a technique for water alkalinity analysis that requires no specialized equipment, using only artificial intelligence and smartphone technology. This method allows for the rapid and accurate measurement of alkalinity levels across diverse water matrices, from freshwater to saltwater, making water quality monitoring more accessible and affordable. This innovation addresses the need for simple and cost-effective water testing, empowering citizen scientists and overcoming financial limitations in traditional monitoring programs.

In a court filing, Mr. Musk said he and other investors would pull their $97.4 billion bid if OpenAI withdrew its plan to change its structure.

In a court filing, Mr. Musk said he and other investors would pull their $97.4 billion bid if OpenAI withdrew its plan to change its structure.

Digital titans including Facebook and TikTok formally pledged to ramp up the fight against disinformation in the EU, Brussels said on Thursday, just days after the new US administration condemned the bloc's online content rules.

Tesla shares have plunged while Musk takes on Washington. Is that the reason?  ABC News

Zuowei Technology Set to Debut at United States Medtrade 2025: Introducing Intelligent Nursing Robots and Solutions  Yahoo Finance

'On a power trip' or 'obviously brilliant'? Voters weigh Musk's influence  BBC.com

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) fell in line with the Democrats to vote against the confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), despite her history of standing up for him against the Democratic National Committee (DNC). The post Bernie Sanders Votes Against Longtime Ally Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence appeared first on Breitbart.

On Tuesday, police in Tyngsborough reported swastikas being drawn near a group of Tesla charging stations. The post Worcester man wants to return Tesla Cybertruck after ‘Nazis’ sticker incident appeared first on Boston.com.

Eric Bigham said giving patients a chance to celebrate their victories is important.

Neuroscientist Kamilla Souza is bringing the study of whale and dolphin brains to her home country of Brazil. Now there's a team of Brazilian scientists intent on understanding the marine mammals.

Pakistan held its first polio vaccination drive of 2025, sending workers door-to-door to vaccinate 45 million children. A spike in cases in 2024 was a setback for the eradication of the disease.

A new way of creating hydrogen, which eliminates direct CO2 emissions at source, has been developed by an international team of scientists.

Researchers led by University of Washington Nobel winner achieve a scientific breakthrough  GeekWire

Brooklyn’s U.S. attorney said Weihong Hu and two men set out to “line their own pockets” at the height of the pandemic. Ms. Hu has helped raise funds for Mayor Eric Adams of New York.

Washington County Mental Health enhances their substance use disorder Treatment  VTDigger

Washington County Mental Health enhances their substance use disorder treatment  VTDigger

State of Washington joins lawsuit against Trump Administration for defunding medical and public health innovation research  Journal of the San Juan Islands

Alaska needs a state dinosaur, lawmaker says, but top dino scientist not so sure  Alaska Public Media News

Alaska needs a state dinosaur, lawmaker says, but top dino scientist not sure on pick  Alaska Public Media News

‘Our hospital is full to the brim’: California overwhelmed by severe flu season  San Francisco Chronicle

A plane carrying Secretary of State Marco Rubio was diverted back to Joint Base Andrews on Thursday night after experiencing a mechanical failure.

Washington, D.C., man gets 6 years for attempted carjacking at Dulles International Airport  Loudoun Times-Mirror

Our cars sit unused most of the time. If you have an electric vehicle, you might leave it charging at home or work after driving it. But there's another step you could take. If you have a bidirectional charger, you can set it to sell power back to the grid when demand is high.

At least 20 were injured after a vehicle drove through a crowd in Munich, Germany, just hours before world leaders arrive for a security conference.