Month: August 2026

Washington

Gluesenkamp Perez hits Braun on abortion as battle begins for WA House seat

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Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez went on the offensive Tuesday with a campaign ad accusing Republican John Braun of wanting to outlaw abortion in Washington state and the nation. The 30-second spot is an early salvo in what will be a pricey, high-stakes battle between the two-term congresswoman and the veteran state Senate leader…

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Six Moons of Saturn

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APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 11 – Six… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Six Moons…

Washington

Washington state offers expanded assistance for wildfire victims

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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an emergency proclamation Monday to temporarily suspend some state laws in order to fast-track the recovery process from wildfires ravaging central and eastern Washington.  The announcement comes as fires have burned over 700,000 acres in Washington this year, destroying more than 871 homes.  “We’re in for the long haul on…

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For WA GOP, a tough primary delivers alarming results

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David Stuebe gets a lot of phone calls from constituents, more than usual these days as he campaigns for reelection to the Washington Legislature.  Ahead of this month’s primary, the first-term House Republican received a particularly jarring call. The person didn’t ask about his vote against a new state income tax on higher earners or…