WA GOP senator uses slur on Senate floor, doubles down
The Spokane Valley legislator said he chose the remark on purpose and repeatedly used it even after receiving condemnation from colleagues and advocates for his choice.
Day: March 6, 2026
Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre lays off staff, launches fundraising push
Amid cash flow issues, the city’s primary producer of Broadway-scale musicals announces layoffs and a goal to raise $6 million in the next six months.
NAMI’s Washington state chapter dissolves amid ‘grievances’
Details of what led to the chapter’s closure were scant. But the move leaves the future in Washington state uncertain for the organization.
Ed Lincoln of Lincoln Towing, known for Pink Toe Truck, dies at 84
Lincoln is remembered as an entrepreneur, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a great-grandfather and an author.
5 best hiking trails to find Western WA’s magical moss
From short strolls through moss-laden paths to longer treks through magical rainforests, there are plenty of mossy trails to explore on the Olympic Peninsula.
Rant and Rave: Lunar New Year treats fueled reader’s urban hike
RAVE to the two women who offered my friend and me their enthusiasm and encouragement, along with a bag of Lunar New Year treats, as we set out on our urban hike from Discovery Park to Seward Park on Feb. 21. We walked over 17 miles in the rain that da…
The Pentagon’s investment deals draw congressional scrutiny
Michael Duffey, the DOD’s weapons buyer, gave a glimpse into the decision-making behind the recent $1 billion L3Harris solid rocket motor deal.
UAE intercepts over 1,000 drones since start of Iran war
Euronews correspondent Jane Witherspoon reports after another night of massive aerial attacks at the United Arab Emirates, as explosions from interceptions were heard every 20 seconds on Friday morning.
Displaced Lebanese speak of their experience amid Israeli airstrikes
About 100,000 people have fled to shelters in Lebanon, according to the UN. The number of displaced is expected to rapidly increase following “unprecedented” Israeli warnings ordering people out of large parts of the country. Over 120 have been kil…
Pay gaps, bullying, violence: Challenges for women’s rights in the EU
On March 8, 2026, the world marks International Women’s Day, to celebrate women’s achievements and reinforce commitment to gender equality. In fact, this year denotes 115 years of collective action and advocacy.