Bill would force ICE agents to ID themselves, ban most masks Federal immigration agents would be banned from wearing most face coverings but be required to wear visible ID during… READ MORE

In Yakima, COVID-era farmworker strikes continue to have impact It was workers’ rights activism on a scale not seen in decades in the Yakima Valley, and it galvanized public goodwill… READ MORE

WA officials warn of wildfire risks from Fourth of July fireworks Firefighters and public lands managers are urging Washington residents to use extra caution when setting off fireworks this Fourth… READ MORE

Immigration crackdown ripples through economy President Trump’s immigration crackdown is hitting key pockets of the economy, disrupting workplaces and communities around the country. Why it matters: The sharp fall in… READ MORE

High-speed rail plans inch forward in the Pacific Northwest Plans for a high-speed rail line that connects Seattle to Portland and Vancouver, B.C., are slowly moving forward — although it… READ MORE