House Republicans passed a bill to fund the government through the end of September 2025. The measure now heads to the Senate, where Democrats face a "stark" choice.

Cardinal McElroy stresses hope, mercy, human dignity as new Washington archbishop  Catholic News Agency

New house bill could see an end to restaurant use of Styrofoam in Alaska  Alaska's News Source

Washington County boys hoops falls short of state title in loss to Southern Wake Academy  WNCT

Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., the first transgender person elected to Congress, faced attacks from her Republican colleagues, who have repeatedly misgendered her.

Elon Musk has signaled he wants to make some donations not just to his own super PAC, which is called America PAC and has spent heavily on President Trump in the past, but to an outside entity.

San Francisco Giants Reassign Five More Prospects to Minor League Camp  Sports Illustrated

Lawsuit filed in efforts to prevent closure of San Francisco's Great Highway top traffic  ABC7 Bay Area

University of Washington braces for federal, state budget cuts  The Seattle Times

Washington Commanders bringing back veteran running back on one-year deal  Sports Illustrated

Live updates: House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown, sending it to Senate  The Washington Post

Third denial for Alaska Regional’s South Anchorage Emergency Department  youralaskalink

It may soon cost more to enjoy Washington state parks following contentious Senate vote  MyNorthwest

Liias: Washington will continue to include voices of impacted communities in infrastructure projects - Sen. Marko Liias  Washington Senate Democrats

Los Angeles Rallies Behind Puka Nacua After Huge Sacrifice for Davante Adams at Rams  MSN

The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings in the Bay Area, Spring 2025  Eater SF

Bay County TDC invests in SS United States artificial reef project  WMBB - mypanhandle.com

Perkins Coie has filed suit against the Trump administration over an executive order that targeted the firm for its work representing Clinton's 2016 campaign.

S.F. Unified sues AmeriCorps for withholding funds over ‘DEI activity’  San Francisco Chronicle

Representative Keith Self of Texas insisted on calling Representative Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, “Mr. McBride,” and adjourned the session when challenged about it.

Official full list of San Francisco 49ers picks in 2025 NFL draft  Niners Wire

NTSB Urges FAA To Issue Helo Traffic Ban At Washington Airport  Aviation Week

Cardinal Robert McElroy installed as archbishop of Archdiocese of Washington  WUSA9.com

The United States Must Embrace Bitcoin Now: A Recap Of Bitcoin For America  Bitcoin Magazine

Washington workers gain protections with new paid leave bill  NBC Right Now

Raising Cane's to open first San Francisco location at this mall  SFGATE

Seattle city councilmember on demotion: 'The change in precedent is occurring'  The Center Square

President Donald Trump said he expects to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week now that Ukraine has accepted a potential ceasefire deal negotiated by the U.S., which is contingent on Russia also agreeing to it. The post Trump Expects to Speak with Putin this Week After Ukraine Agreed to USA’s Ceasefire Proposal appeared first on Breitbart.

Pressure is now on Putin as Ukraine agrees to Trump’s ceasefire proposal  Atlantic Council

Cardinal Robert McElroy installed as eighth archbishop of Washington  My catholic standard

Bingo & Blessings from Seattle's Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence  seattlerefined.com

The layoffs mean that the department will now have a work force of about half the size it did when President Trump took office.

CBP One, previously used for people seeking asylum in U.S., now promoted as self-deportation app  Houston Public Media

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pushed back on Associated Press reporter Josh Boak during a press briefing on Tuesday over a question on economics.

Katharine Graham’s Family Breaks Silence on Jeff Bezos Turning Washington Post MAGA  The Daily Beast

Foreign Minister of Colombia Laura Sarabia on Monday urged the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) to remove coca leaves — cocaine’s main ingredient — from its list of harmful substances. The post Colombia Asks U.N. to Remove Coca Leaves from Harmful Substance List appeared first on Breitbart.

Cardinal Robert McElroy steps onto Washington 'tightrope' as new archbishop  National Catholic Reporter

CERAWEEK Global companies eye more US investment as Trump touts energy dominance  Reuters.com

Ariana Biermann Chillin' With Her Boo in Alaska ... Adventure Awaits!  TMZ

Ontario backed down from a threat to raise the price of U.S.-bound electricity after Trump responded with an even bigger tariff hike. The post Trump Scores Victory For U.S. As Ontario Backs Down on Electricity Charges appeared first on Breitbart.

NFL legend Brett Favre said he can "only shake my head" at transgender athletes competing against biological girls and women in sports.

Trump caps wild day, reversing threat to double tariffs on Canadian steel  The Washington Post

In dramatic fashion, House Republicans passed a bill to fund the government through the end of September 2025.

The system America took 80 years to assemble proved surprisingly fragile in the face of Trump’s assault, a revolution in how the country exercises power across the globe.

Trump Pulls Back Plans to Double Canadian Metal Tariffs After Ontario Relents  The New York Times

Republicans needed overwhelming support from their members to pass the funding measure, and they got it in the 217-213 House vote. The post House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September, though prospects unclear in Senate appeared first on Boston.com.

Trump defends tariffs, meets corporate America as economic fears nip stocks  Reuters

S.F. halts plan for a new mental health and addiction center in SoMa after backlash  San Francisco Chronicle

‘Appearance of a bribe’: $5,500 portrait given to former S.F. official flagged in city report  San Francisco Chronicle

This Iditarod musher is racing with mostly rescue dogs from Alaska shelters  Alaska Public Media News

US rules out tariff exemption for Australia after Trump ‘considered it and considered against it’  The Guardian

Is a recession coming? Trump stokes fears across US, Washington  Kitsap Sun

San Francisco residents sue to stop the Great Highway’s conversion to oceanfront park  Courthouse News Service

Snow conditions were so terrible in southcentral Alaska this year that the Iditarod had to move its starting point over 200 miles north to Fairbanks. This is the fourth time the race has had to move.

Syria's new government is struggling to impose order in a country where some are settling scores. Sunni Arab fighters have killed members of the same religious sect as the deposed president.

Democrat Rep. Bill Keating (D-MA) erupted at a House hearing on Tuesday after Republican Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) properly identified transgender Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE) — a male pretending to be a female — as "mister." The post Democrat Has Meltdown in House Hearing After Republican Refers to Transgender Rep. Sarah McBride as ‘Mister’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Trump rules out exempting Australia from steel and aluminium tariffs  Reuters

Sun Country CEO hints at potentially joining Alaska Air Group  Flightglobal

First Alert Desk: Mark Bullock has the latest out of Washington  WSFA

This Beloved SF Michelin Star Restaurant Is Closing Its Doors  San Francisco, CA Patch

Small scale brewers faced increased costs beyond just for aluminum cans from Trump administration tariffs.

Arraignment scheduled for man involved in Inglewood catalytic converter theft shooting  NBC Los Angeles

Hundreds of demonstrators marched downtown while a spokeswoman for President Trump said the president had the authority to detain Mahmoud Khalil.

Seahawks 2025 NFL Draft capital is even better than projected after comp picks awarded  Field Gulls

Court records say a passenger on a small regional flight to Miami attacked a flight attendant and swallowed rosary beads as pilots returned to the airport in Savannah, Georgia

10 arrested, 'significant amount' of drugs and gun seized in Seattle narcotics operation  KOMO News

AROUND ALASKA: Vehicle Fires, Dock Update, Beluga Monitoring, and More!  youralaskalink

Two men were arrested this week on charges of criminal hazing, a felony, the Baton Rouge Police Department said Tuesday.

Once Site of Roanoke's Dump, Washington Park Haunted By Legacy of Environmental Racism  The Roanoke Rambler

Seattle library ransomware attack affected nearly 27K people  The Seattle Times

Kalongie Bradley allegedly stabbed a man at the courthouse who is related to a man he fought with at Encore Casino earlier that day. The post Man arrested in connection with stabbing outside Medford courthouse appeared first on Boston.com.

After restarting aid to Ukraine, U.S. will present ceasefire proposal to Russia  PBS NewsHour

Seattle police arrest 10 in narcotics operation near downtown  FOX 13 Seattle

A USAID official instructed employees Tuesday on "clearing our classified safes" by shredding documents at the embattled foreign aid agency's Washington headquarters.

San Francisco’s empty homes tax suspension in limbo as city appeals court ruling  San Francisco Chronicle

The House Freedom Caucus is in discussions with House GOP leadership about further punishment for Rep. Al Green.

Perkins Coie's lawsuit is in response to President Trump's executive order that accused the firm of "dishonest and dangerous activity" that sought to overturn laws and elections and of allegedly discriminatory DEI policies.

USAID workers told to shred, burn documents, unnerving Congress  The Washington Post

Author Zadie Smith reflects on the 25th anniversary of her debut novel White Teeth and how her relationship with time has shifted over the years.

Safety board urges ban on some helicopter flights at Washington airport where 67 died in crash  KSL.com

Seattle radio legend Bob Rivers dies at 68 after cancer battle  FOX 13 Seattle

In Bangladesh's Rohingya refugee camps, armed militant gangs have been killing members of their community for years. Rights groups say their targets include anyone who refuses to join them.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Ukraine has accepted a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire with Russia that will take effect if the Kremlin agrees.

Transportation Secretary Duffy extends ban on helicopter route involved in deadly D.C. midair collision after NTSB recommendation  CBS News

Gov. Kathy Hochul made good on a threat to punish those who failed to meet a Monday deadline for returning to their posts after a three-week work stoppage.

Dispute over firewood leads to deadly shooting in Willow, troopers say  Alaska Public Media News

Southern Wake beats Washington County to advance to first boys basketball state championship game  HighSchoolOT

Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Mar 11, 2025 Box Scores  NBA

Cleveland Guardians at Los Angeles Dodgers Game Story, Scores/Highlights - 03/11/2025  MLB.com

The Eagles are entering Year 2 of the Bill O’Brien era. The post Here are 5 story lines as Boston College begins spring football practice appeared first on Boston.com.

Massachusetts State Police Trooper Terrence Kent has been indicted on charges of bribery and indecent assault and battery. The post DA: State trooper demanded sexual favor from driver in exchange for car not being towed appeared first on Boston.com.

Bay County offers $3 million to have the SS United States sunk closer to its shores  WJHG

Washington County settles 2018 wrongful death lawsuit for $4.5 million  KSTP

Why do the San Francisco 49ers want the Santa Clara Stadium Authority to pay $620,000 annually for a new office?  The Mercury News

President Trump has spent years bashing electric vehicles. But with Elon Musk by his side, he said he would buy a bright red one.

Utah is set to become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water as MAHA supporters rally behind the move. The bill awaits Governor Cox's signature.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is forecasting tens of thousands of job cuts in the near future. Patients at the VA say the threat to their care is damaging their mental health.

PHOTOS: Remembering student killed by rolling car at Washington Middle School  KIRO Seattle

Great Highway park opponents sue city, alleging Prop K’s closures of the roadway was unlawful  San Francisco Chronicle

Bill capping annual rent increases at 7% passes Washington state House  KOMO News