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Police are failing to solve most violent crimes in WA

More than half of violent crimes in Washington state are going unsolved.  That sobering data point, shared with state lawmakers Thursday, comes as violent crime has dropped but remains far ahead of pre-pandemic figures.  Police in Washington solved just 44% of reported violent crimes last year, said Marshall Clement, director of the Council of State […]

It’s time to let the Marcus Whitman statue go

For nearly a year now, state officials have been wrestling with a surprisingly difficult question: where do you put a 4-ton bronze Marcus Whitman?  The statue, which occupies the north portico of the Washington state Capitol, is so heavy it threatens the integrity of the building. Moving it outside exposes it to the weather and […]

Could my World Cup dreams for Kansas City come true Friday?

With Kansas City hosting six matches of the 2026 World Cup, you might wonder who will be playing in Arrowhead Stadium next summer.  Friday, Dec. 5, is the day we will find out.  FIFA, the worldwide soccer cabal, is hosting the World Cup Draw in Washington, D.C. At the event, teams will be put into […]

England's AI World Cup masterplan - from perfecting penalties to powering players

BBC Sport hears from inside the England setup about how artificial intelligence is powering plans for next summer's World Cup.

England's AI World Cup masterplan - from perfecting penalties to powering players

BBC Sport hears from inside the England setup about how artificial intelligence is powering plans for next summer's World Cup.

England's AI World Cup masterplan - from perfecting penalties to powering players

BBC Sport hears from inside the England setup about how artificial intelligence is powering plans for next summer's World Cup.

England's AI World Cup masterplan - from perfecting penalties to powering players

BBC Sport hears from inside the England setup about how artificial intelligence is powering plans for next summer's World Cup.

Kansas House Democrat chosen to complete term of former Wichita senator

House Democrat Silas Miller to take Kansas Senate seat in the 25th District of Wichita after resignation of Democratic Sen. Mary Ware.

Large-scale solar farm in central WA gets green light from governor

Gov. Bob Ferguson has approved a 1,300-acre solar farm in south-central Washington, calling the project a “win for our state.” The Carriger Solar project in Klickitat County is expected to generate enough power for thousands of homes. Ferguson informed the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council on Tuesday that he was giving it the go-ahead. This […]

Anti-abortion activists allowed to leaflet within Clearwater clinic’s driveway

Anti-abortion activists have the right to hand leaflets to women in the driveway of a Clearwater abortion clinic, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday. In a 2-to-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit tossed a trial judge’s decision preventing the Florida Preborn Rescue organization from entering within five feet of the […]

English language teacher at Turner Elementary School earns surprise $25,000 Milken award

Elementary teacher in Turner School District wins $25,000 Milken Education Award for exceptional commitment to students in Kansas City, Kansas.

FL House redistricting chair says it would be ‘irresponsible’ to wait until after session

The Florida House held its first committee meeting on the contentious issue of an unprecedented mid-decade congressional redistricting effort on Thursday. It lasted less than 25 minutes and featured no public comment. Rep. Mike Redondo, R-Miami, chairman of the Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting, explained to a packed hearing room that the meeting would focus […]