Western states seek to end long-running water dispute over dwindling Rio Grande
A feud over management of one of North America’s longest rivers has been simmering in the courts for years.
Day: August 30, 2025
Utah Supreme Court blocks execution of prisoner with dementia who chose to die by firing squad
The impending execution of a man by firing squad in Utah has been blocked by the state’s Supreme Court.
Evergreen Public Schools strike continues
After four days of negotiation, the union and the district are still deadlocked over pay, safety and security.
Forest buffers: Make room for hardwoods
Re: “WA needs new rule to cool down waterways for salmon, orcas, more” (Aug. 14, Opinion) and “Forest & Fish Law: Yes to expanded forest buffer” (Aug. 24, Opinion): I am responding to proponents of a proposed change in the Forest & Fish Law tha…
California lawmakers reach deal with Uber, Lyft that would allow drivers to unionize
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have struck a deal with rideshare companies Uber and Lyft on a bill that would allow drivers to join a union and bargain collectively for better wages and benefits.
Trump team debates ending federal employees’ fundraising arm that has given $9 billion to charities
Combined Federal Campaign allows federal employees to donate a portion of their paycheck to charitable organizations
Modi heads to China to signal India has alternatives to the U.S. amid steep tariffs
Modi heads to China for first time in seven years to show India has alternatives to Washington amid crushing tariffs. He goes as a weakened leader of a weakened country.
The Pennsylvania Democrat marching for public transit: ‘time honoured American tradition’
Malcolm Kenyatta is on a 105-mile march to highlight drastic cuts to the stat’s regional public transport services“The best part of this is I get to eat as many carbs as possible,” jokes Malcolm Kenyatta, who has lost 100lbs over the past two years. “I…
Universities: ‘Canaries in the mines of democracy’
Re: “Will universities be made to pay for anti-Black racism, too?” (Aug. 24, Opinion): Shaun Harper asks, “Why has no college or university ever been required or expected to pay $1 billion (or any amount close to that) for the racial discrimination and…
Macron: If Putin avoids meeting with Zelenskyy, Trump must respond
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