WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

Jun 14 2026POLITICS

Helping kids shouldn't just feel good—it has to work

Washington has tried many new ways to help troubled kids, but too often the results fall short. Back in 2020, lawmakers decided teens caught in sex trafficking shouldn’t be treated like criminals. Instead, they promised safe places to stay and heal. Five years later, those centers still aren’t open.

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Jun 10 2026POLITICS

Toxic Crowd Control: Why Kids Are the Unseen Victims

Police use tear gas and pepper spray at protests, claiming it stops crowds. Yet many reports show children suffering the worst effects. These chemicals are fine powders that burn eyes, lungs and throat. A child’s small airways, faster breathing rate and proximity to the ground make them especially v

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Jun 10 2026CRIME

A Night of Chaos in Lennox: A Tragic Shooting and Crash

Police detectives are still working the scene on Burin Avenue and Lennox Boulevard after a deadly event that happened around 9 p. m. A Dodge was driven into a beauty salon, and the driver was shot in the process. A 911 call told officers that up to six shots rang out before the car collided with th

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Jun 09 2026POLITICS

Nanyuki Protesters Clash with Police Over U. S. Ebola Facility

Police in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki used tear gas to push back a small crowd that had gathered to oppose the construction of a U. S. quarantine centre for people exposed to Ebola. The planned 50‑bed unit sits on an air force base and has sparked anger among locals who feel the United States is shif

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Jun 07 2026WEATHER

A warm start to summer in Washington with changing weather on the way

Washington and nearby areas are dealing with typical June heat this weekend, with daytime temperatures reaching the low 90s under partly cloudy skies. Humidity stays lower than expected for this time of year, making it feel less sticky than usual. Most places stay dry on Saturday, but a cold front m

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May 25 2026POLITICS

City Money Goes to Celebrity Talk Shows, but Who Pays the Bills?

Washington’s public media office is paying for two local talk shows, one hosted by a famous broadcaster and the other by a former news producer. The city covers crew, gear, studio space and other production costs under long‑term contracts that let the hosts keep full ownership of their programs. The

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Cuba’s Raul Castro Faces U. S. Criminal Accusations Over 1996 Plane Shoot‑Down

Washington is set to file criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro, a move that would heighten tensions between the U. S. and the Caribbean nation. The allegations stem from an incident in 1996 when Cuban jets downed two small planes operated by a Miami‑based exile group. The U. S.

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May 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Finding Cars, Finding People: How Plate‑Scanning Helps

Police can now chase a suspect or rescue someone missing by simply watching car plates. When a driver’s number plate passes an automatic reader, the system logs its exact location and time. This tiny piece of data can turn a vague “someone is on the road” into a clear “vehicle was here at 3:15

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Can business leaders really run the government like a company?

Washington has seen a wave of people switching from private business to public service. Many are tech investors and entrepreneurs who rose to fame by backing high-risk, high-reward ventures. Now, they're in charge of huge budgets and policy decisions that could shape the economy for years. These le

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May 13 2026CRIME

How DC police reports might have changed real cases

Washington D. C. has a problem with how some crimes get labeled. A big internal review found that serious incidents often got downgraded to less serious offenses. This wasn’t just about numbers changing—it meant real cases got less attention. When crimes like shootings or robberies were called some

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