Trump fires hundreds working on weather forecasts, satellite data and radar systems  The Washington Post

Opinion: Alaska’s congressional delegation, please step up and help stop the damage Trump is doing to Alaska and America  Anchorage Daily News

Alaska legislative leaders urge congressional delegation to avert ‘looming crisis’ from deep federal cuts  Anchorage Daily News

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn introduced a resolution in support of a library employee with cancer at a council meeting Wednesday. The post City councilors, union continue push for sick leave for Boston Public Library employee with cancer appeared first on Boston.com.

Iowa lawmakers vote to remove trans people’s civil rights protections  The Washington Post

The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.

Lack of Snow on North Side of Alaska Range Forces Iditarod Start in Fairbanks  KTNA

British Prime Minister Starmer meets with Trump in Washington  Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A federal judge in California stopped the Office of Personnel Management from ordering federal departments and agencies to begin mass firings of probationary workers.

President Trump, while meeting with U.K. PM Keir Starmer, dodged questions on calling Zelenskyy a dictator, addressed tariffs and was extended an invite to visit the royal family.

Judge finds mass firings of federal probationary workers were likely unlawful  The Associated Press

In Historic Move, Mexico Extradites 29 Top Narcos to the United States  InSight Crime

The newly released requirements for agencies to move forward with mass cuts to the federal work force have employees even more on edge.

A new elementary school building is on the ballot in Washington  25 News Now

Despite the Cleveland Browns insisting they will not trade defensive end Myles Garrett, the star lineman appears to be sticking to his trade request.

NBA Legend Charles Barkley Makes Blunt Los Angeles Lakers Statement After Luka Trade  Sports Illustrated

The Conservative, who is among Canada’s harshest critics of the U.S. president, was decisively re-elected as the province’s premier.

The release of flight logs and Jeffrey Epstein’s contact list by the attorney general was met with criticism from those who had expected the documents to reveal new information.

Mel Gibson is calling out California Gov. Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass for "gross mismanagement" of the Palisades and Eaton fires that devastated Southern California.

Interior Alaska communities now along the Iditarod trail sprint to make way for mushers  Alaska Public Media News

D.C. showing signs of economic strain amid federal government cuts  The Washington Post

Seattle Lunar New Year celebration reveals the CID’s resilience  KNKX Public Radio

Knights of Babylon parade coverage | United States Marine Band  WWLTV.com

Critics say Washington state online privacy bill concerning minors actually undermines parents  Centralia Chronicle

DOJ releases 'first phase' of Epstein files, including an evidence list.

Mariners pitcher Shintaro Fujinami displays tantalizing heat, shaky command  The Seattle Times

PRIME TIME POLITICS: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Washington  localnewslive.com

Alaska governor introduces legislation allowing fish farming in closed systems  Baird Maritime

Public health experts are questioning RFK Jr's comments after he said the Texas measles outbreak was "not unusual."

FBI investigating Trump EPA claims of fraud in $20B Biden grant fund  The Washington Post

President Trump hosted United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House on Thursday for discussions focused on the Russia-Ukraine war.

Aquaculture nonprofit sues Washington Department of Natural Resources over ban on net pen fish farming  KING5.com

Photo appears to show Los Angeles Councilmember Ysabel Jurado asleep at work  ABC7 Los Angeles

Ferguson proposes nearly $4B in cuts to Washington state budget  Washington State Standard

Trump official blasts Washington Post for ‘fake news’ reporting about DOGE firings  Fox News

Alaska leaders urge congressional delegation to protect state’s economy  youralaskalink

CNN senior political commentator Scott Jennings grilled leftist CNN panelist Touré for worrying that President Trump has power over the U.S. military.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer discusses the role his country could play in providing security guarantees for Ukraine and why he's increasing GDP on 'Special Report.'

Noah Jakimo's wife, Teri, ran nearly every day since high school. Now, he is running Boston to raise funds for MGH to support Teri's care team. The post ‘To catch Teri when she falls’: Why Noah Jakimo is running Boston for MGH appeared first on Boston.com.

San Antonio celebrates first direct flight to Regan Washington National Airport  WOAI

Washington reentry centers face uncertain future under proposed budget cuts  KIMA CBS 29

Alaska improves slightly to a C on Infrastructure Report Card, state ferries still at bottom with a D  Juneau Empire

The Trump administration was ordered by a judge to testify under oath about DOGE and its request to gain access to sensitive government data.

Remote US federal employees get ultimatum to move to Washington  Reuters

Mining industry optimistic about Trump administration’s energy agenda in Alaska  KTOO

The Defense Department said 4,240 service members, or about 0.2 percent of those in uniform, have a diagnosis of gender dysphoria. Previous estimates had put the number at triple that figure.

Photos: Athletes, avian visitors take to the lake on sunny Seattle day  The Seattle Times

The Kansas City Chiefs heiress took a moment to reflect on her firsthand experience of the NFL franchise's recent season, which ended with a Super Bowl loss.

News | Real estate pros hope new San Francisco law makes office conversions feasible  CoStar Group

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the increase to almost $23 an hour is intended to boost recruitment and retention.

Multiple women athletes have sent their pleas to Democratic senators to vote in favor of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act on Monday.

A prospector tried to sell his mining claims near Haines. The Alaska Mental Health Trust doesn’t want them.  KHNS Radio

The consumer protection agency also dropped cases against four other companies including Rocket Homes.

United States Coast Guard shows search and rescue demonstrations to more than 200 first responders at annual training  WAVY.com

This week on “Uncanny Valley,” our hosts talk about three big stories from February.

Former defense chiefs denounce Trump’s ‘reckless’ Pentagon firings  The Washington Post

Kobie Turner, STIX & Think Watts join forces to take kids behind the scenes of the music industry  therams.com

Kristin Crowley appeals dismissal as LAFD chief to LA City Council  NBC Los Angeles

Surprising San Francisco Giants Outfielder Named Top Breakout Candidate  Sports Illustrated

Baltimore Orioles Predicted To End Season With Seattle Mariners Ace  Sports Illustrated

PGA Tour star Billy Horschel sprang into action Thursday during the opening round of the Cognizant Classic, shooing a gator back into the water with his 60-degree wedge.

Russian, U.S. diplomats meet in Istanbul to discuss normalization of embassy operations  PBS NewsHour

US officials must testify about DOGE in lawsuit over access to agency systems  Reuters

Frederic's injury status could hinder his trade value before the deadline. The post Bruins’ Trent Frederic ‘week to week,’ Wahlstrom placed on waivers appeared first on Boston.com.

Economists say uncertainty from Trump’s tariff threats and mass layoffs of government workers are starting to have a “chilling” effect on the U.S. economy.

Washington’s cherry blossoms forecast to reach peak bloom March 28-31  localnewslive.com

Health Watch: Groundbreaking prostate cancer treatment now available in Alaska  Alaska's News Source

Group of firefighters in Washington County work together to rescue dog who fell through a pond  CBS News

Pentagon says transgender troops will be removed from U.S. military  The Washington Post

Dozens of drug dealers arrested in overnight raid at San Francisco's Jackson Square Park  ABC7 Bay Area

Dozens of drug dealers arrested in overnight raid at San Francisco's Jackson Square Park, SFPD says  ABC7 Bay Area

Massive law enforcement bust targets San Francisco drug operation  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

San Francisco tech giant Autodesk cuts 1,350 jobs as part of move toward AI  San Francisco Chronicle

Former Los Angeles fire chief appeals controversial ousting that came in wake of wildfires  USA TODAY

Boris Spassky, Soviet chess champion and Cold War symbol, dies at 88  The Washington Post

"You can tell the moment is not big. He’s very comfortable in the environment." The post Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer nearly hits for cycle in spring training appeared first on Boston.com.

Five former US defense secretaries assail Trump's military firings as reckless  Reuters

Relief fund for families, first responders in Potomac crash surpasses $125K  NBC Washington

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte praised the move: “Criminals who are in our country illegally and pose a danger should be apprehended and removed.” The post New Hampshire State Police apply to be deputized as immigration agents through ICE appeared first on Boston.com.

Los Angeles Chargers’ top draft target has met with Jim Harbaugh already  Sports Illustrated

America’s Engineers: Fortifying and Sustaining the Nation’s Defense in the Pacific  United States Army

Cardinal McElroy bids farewell to San Diego as he prepares for Washington role  CBS News 8

UPDATE: Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report Against Timberwolves  Sports Illustrated

Alaska State Troopers seek public’s help as they investigate 2020 killing of Kotzebue woman  Anchorage Daily News

Under Trump, ICE nets at least a half dozen immigrants in Alaska, so far  Alaska Public Media News

The appeal came less than a week after Mayor Karen Bass removed the chief from her job. She blamed her for a lack of preparation as a blaze destroyed the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.

Authorities arrest dozens in drug bust at San Francisco’s “Zombie Park”  CBS News

Bird flu confirmed in Washington cats amid contaminated pet food investigation  KOIN.com

Los Angeles Chargers In Contact With Elite Playmaker, Signaling Trade Up Interest  LAFB Network

Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal over deadly fires  ABC News

Emily Freeman, Jackson Krug Earn February 2025 Warrior of the Month Honors  Alaska Fairbanks Athletics

Mass firings hit critical National Weather Service and NOAA offices  The Washington Post

Deputies identify driver killed in crash with semi truck on Washington County road  KATU

The Cook County prosecutor said Antonio Reyes was 16 when he fatally shot the first of six people, targeting “complete strangers” in all but one of the killings.

Infant in King County identified as first Washington measles case of the year  Washington State Standard

Washington State Football Ranked #84 in Spring 2025 SP+ Rankings  Sports Illustrated

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Thursday announced a plan to shorten the Federal Aviation Administration hiring process amid an air traffic control shortage.

Infant has Washington state’s 1st confirmed measles case of 2025  Fox 12 Oregon

First WA measles case of 2025 confirmed in King County infant  FOX 13 Seattle

A bus on its way to Monticello Middle School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, caught fire after its rear tire ignited. The driver swiftly evacuated all 15 students from the bus, ensuring their safety.