100 years before Musk, one of America's richest men came to fix Washington. It didn't end well.

He was one of the richest men of his time, a powerful force in business and then in government — so influential that political adversaries taunted the White House that he was “the real president.” Today, that’s Elon Musk’s story, as the world’s richest man …

Washington’s Esme Morgan on visiting the White House, England and adopting a kitten

Life in Washington DC is treating Esme Morgan very well indeed. Not only has she discovered some of the best form of her career, but she has sneaked into the White House correspondents dinner as a guest and adopted a kitten called Biscuit. Morgan will now …

The chaos Elon Musk and Doge are leaving behind in Washington

Elon Musk formally exited his role in the Trump administration on Wednesday night, ending a contentious and generally unpopular run as a senior adviser to the president and de facto head of the so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge). Though …

Long-shuttered US ambassador's residence in Damascus is reopened as Washington mends ties with Syria

Shots fired at cars on I-5 in Washington County; suspect in custody

A person on the side of Interstate 5 in Washington County shot at cars passing by on the highway Thursday morning, Oregon State Police said. The shootings occurred between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. along southbound I-5 between mileposts 288 and 286, near the …

Portland man indicted in hour-long robbery, carjacking spree in Oregon, Washington

A Multnomah County grand jury last week indicted a Portland man accused of robbery, carjacking and fleeing police across state lines. Jeffrey Boone, 43, was charged May 20 with seven counts of first-degree robbery, four counts of burglary, seven counts of …

Washington Revels Announces Free Juneteenth Celebrations, Activities Across the DMV

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Washington Revels is announcing a series of free, family-friendly concerts and events to commemorate the end of slavery in America and to honor the rich history of the Civil Rights …

7 people shot at park in Washington state: 'Careless act of violence'

Seven people were shot at a park in Washington state on Wednesday, May 28, police said. The Lakewood Police Department said in a Facebook post that seven people, ranging from ages 16 to 38, were shot at shortly before 8 p.m. local time at Harry Todd Park …

Final bell rings at Washington Elementary after 100 years

POCATELLO — With hugs, tears, and cheers, Washington Elementary’s fifth graders — the school’s final graduating class — led the way out the door, followed by the rest of the student body, as the last bell rang on Thursday afternoon. This marks the end of …

New Social Equity Cannabis Licenses Coming Soon to Washington

Recently announced, the state of Washington’s Social Equity Program will be opening a licensing period between June 2, 2025 to July 1, 2025. During this period, 52 new retail social equity licenses will be issued (1,2). The Inlander reported that the …