Victory for Religious Liberty: Washington State Drops Assault on the Seal of Confession

by Massimo Introvigne Media coverage of the settlement. In a resounding win for religious freedom and constitutional sanity, Washington State has officially abandoned its effort to compel clergy to violate the sacred seal of confession. The...

Seattle jails employed more than 100 unqualified immigrants over several years, whistleblower claims

A Democratic-run county at the heart of Washington state is under scrutiny after a whistleblower alleged that more than 100 unqualified immigrants, some with expired visas, were hired as jail guards in violation of state law. King County's...

Music of Remembrance Partners with Immigrant Rights Advocates in Season Opener

(Photo credit: Ben Van Houten) Music of Remembrance will launch its 2025-26 season in partnership with Immigrant Rights Advocates on Oct. 26. The season opener, “Witness to Courage,” highlights stories of those displacement and their resistance....

'Matlock' Season 2 Returns With More Lies For 'Matty' And 'Olympia', And Two Shocking Paternities

Matlock marked its return with Season 2 on October 12, 2025, featuring an ample dose of drama, chaos, and a renewed friendship between 'Matty' and 'Olympia', which might not be as authentic as it seems. The return of the season has brought back...

Four women assaulted, robbed on Beale Street by group of men, police say

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - It's the first weekend the National Guard is deployed in Memphis, joining more than a dozen federal agents hoping to fight crime in the city. But even with the Memphis Safe Task Force and troops on the ground, it was still a...

Travis Hunter celebrates a major life milestone before facing the Seattle Seahawks

Travis Hunter is living a dream year-both on and off the field. Following his wedding to Leanna Lenee in May and his NFL debut with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the star wide receiver and cornerback has taken another meaningful step in his personal...

Washington Methodist church sponsoring dunking booth at Hootenanny

WASHINGTON – On Saturday, October 18 Washington Methodist Church will be providing a dunking booth as part of the activities of the community-wide Harvest Hootenanny organized by Historic Washington State Park. The booth will be setup at the Old...

Matlock Premiere Recap: Matty and Olympia Trade Lies, But Who Got the Upper Hand? (Plus, Grade It!)

It’s a battle of the legal titans in Season 2 of Matlock, as Matty and Olympia put their prodigious brains up against one another. But who came out on top? Sunday’s special premiere on CBS — the show returns to its regular time slot this Thursday...

Meet a 62-year-old Washington state farmworker who chose self-deportation to Mexico after raising 4 children and 10 grandchildren in the U.S.

Ramón Rodriguez Vazquez was a farmworker for 16 years in southeast Washington state, where he and his wife of 40 years raised four children and 10 grandchildren. The 62-year-old was a part of a tight-knit community and never committed a crime. On...

Washington state’s wildfire future: More volatile forests amid slashed budgets

Conrad Swanson / The Seattle Times (TNS) A warm glow of distant flames pulsed in the mid-September night above the western shores of Ross Lake. You almost have to squint to see it. Jim Henterly raised his black binoculars. Their lenses captured...

Washington state man admits flashing kids near schools after he became bored with sex

Cameron Probert / Tri-City Herald (TNS) A Richland man admitted this week to exposing himself to elementary students near schools because relationships with women were “not exciting anymore.” Scott L. Phelps, 36, pleaded guilty in Benton County...

Who Are the Parents of the Seattle Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez? All About Julio Sr. and Yasmin Reyes

Every time Julio Rodriguez dashes onto the field for the Seattle Mariners, it looks effortless; his smile, his walk, and even the swing of his bat seem natural. But behind that play lies a story crafted by two people who shaped him. Long before...

It's Easy To See Why Washington State Rejected These License Plates

Personalized license plates can add a degree of fun to your vehicle. Americans use these plates, also known as vanity tags, in all sorts of ways, including self-expression, humor, to honor or commemorate someone or something, or simply as a...

Who Is Eugenio Suarez? Seattle Mariners Star’s Net Worth, Wife, Parents, Ethnicity, MLB Contract & More

Few players in today’s game bring the power and grit that Eugenio Suarez does. Back in April this season, he didn’t just have a by-chance good day; he made history. He crushed four home runs in a single game and joined one of baseball’s most...

Who Is Josh Naylor? Seattle Mariners Outfielder’s Net Worth, Wife, Parents, Siblings, MLB Contract & More

One of Canada’s most promising baseball players, Josh Naylor, is renowned for his clutch performances, power hitting, and fierce competitiveness. From his early debut with the San Diego Padres to his stellar seasons with the Cleveland Guardians...

Feeling hopeless in custody, many immigrants drop claims to remain in the US, leave voluntarily

By MARTHA BELLISLE SEATTLE (AP) — Ramón Rodriguez Vazquez was a farmworker for 16 years in southeast Washington state, where he and his wife of 40 years raised four children and 10 grandchildren. The 62-year-old was a part of a tight-knit...

Oklahoma Chronicle: Panel discusses gubernatorial race as McCall ad targets transgender rights

Oklahoma Chronicle: Panel discusses gubernatorial race as McCall ad targets transgender rights KOCO 5’s Evan Onstot speaks a panel of experts on both sides of the aisle about where the race stands I'm Charles McCall and let me be perfectly clear...

German Woman Returns 4th-Century BC Greek Column Head to Ancient Olympia

A Greek column head dating to the 4th century BC that has been returned from Germany was the subject of a repatriation ceremony in ancient Olympia. Credit: Wikimedia Commons CC BY SA 2.0 A precious ancient Greek column head dating to the 4th...

Washington State Withdraws Clergy Confession Law

Washington State has officially withdrawn a controversial law that required Clergy to report suspected sexual abuse disclosed during confessionals. The proposed law threatened Clergy with up to 364 days in jail and a $5,000 fine for failing to...

Many immigrants drop claims to remain in the US, leave voluntarily

SEATTLE (AP) — Ramón Rodriguez Vazquez was a farmworker for 16 years in southeast Washington state, where he and his wife of 40 years raised four children and 10 grandchildren. The 62-year-old was a part of a tight-knit community and never...