Washington state is no stranger to floods, but recent storms have shown just how vulnerable communities can be when vital projects are put on hold. The state had secured millions in federal grants to protect homes and move people away from flood-prone areas. However, the Trump administration's attem
Washington state officials are fuming over a federal order that forces a coal plant to stay open. The Department of Energy, led by President Trump, has told TransAlta to keep running its Centralia coal plant. This goes against a state law that says coal power must stop by the end of the year. The o
Nevada's school landscape is changing. More families are choosing charter schools. This shift is causing a drop in enrollment in traditional public schools. The Nevada State Public Charter School Authority saw a big jump. Their enrollment went up by 10. 9% this year. This includes six schools that m
Washington state is thinking about saying goodbye to studded tires. These tires have metal spikes that help drivers grip icy roads. But, they also cause a lot of damage to the roads. The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) says these tires cost the state over $20 million in road repair
Washington state is in the grip of a severe flood crisis. Heavy rain has caused rivers to burst their banks, swallowing homes and roads. The Skagit River, near Seattle, is one of the worst hit areas. Tens of thousands of people have been told to leave their homes. The governor has declared a state o
Washington, D. C. , is about to see a big change. Mayor Muriel Bowser has decided not to run for another term. This is a huge deal because it's been a while since the city has had a mayoral race without an incumbent. Bowser has been in office since 2015. Before that, she spent over ten years in loc
Washington, D. C. experienced a grim night with three homicides within just six hours. This happened right after President Donald Trump said the city was much safer now. The victims included two young people and one adult. Police are still looking into these cases. The first shooting happened aroun
Washington Commanders fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Star quarterback Jayden Daniels won't need surgery after dislocating his left elbow. Tests showed no ligament damage, which is great news for the team. Daniels got hurt in the fourth quarter of a game against the Seattle Seahawks. He was tack
Nevada is dealing with a windy situation. The National Weather Service (NWS) told people to stay inside because of strong winds and blowing dust. This isn't just a local issue. It's connected to a big storm in California. The storm is bringing moisture to a weather system that's causing the winds in
Washington State stands out as the top spot in the U. S. for UFO sightings per person. This isn't just a random occurrence; there are reasons behind it. Some might joke that it's because of the state's unique weather patterns. First, let's consider the numbers. Over the past year, Washington had on
