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US: Garred Road Fire Threatens Structures and State Park in Grant County, Washington

The Garred Road Fire broke out near Coulee City, Washington, on Sunday, June 21. It has grown to an estimated 3,500 acres, threatening structures, a state park campground, and wheat fields.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Fans Sing “Country Roads” in Seattle After Team’s Win Over Australia

The U.S. Men’s National Team defeated Australia 2-0 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match at Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) in Washington on Friday, June 19. Around 60,000 fans celebrated the victory by singing "Take Me Home, Country Roads" after the final whistle.

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New Fed chair Warsh

New U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh speaks at a press conference in Washington on June 17, 2026, following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, held for the first time under his leadership.

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US: Upriver Fire Rages Through Spokane Area, Prompting Evacuations 2

A wildfire dubbed Upriver Fire burned more than 200 acres near Spokane's Beacon Hill on Tuesday, June 16. The blaze forced evacuation orders for more than 11,000 residents as some structures were lost.

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US: Upriver Fire Rages Through Spokane Area, Prompting Evacuations 3

A wildfire dubbed Upriver Fire burned more than 200 acres near Spokane's Beacon Hill on Tuesday, June 16. The blaze forced evacuation orders for more than 11,000 residents as some structures were lost.

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US: Green Algae Returns to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Days After $14.2 Million Renovation

Green algae has reappeared in Washington D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, just days after the completion of a $14.2 million renovation project. National Park Service crews were deployed to remove the algae, with officials attributing the bloom to supply lines coming back online following eight weeks of restoration work. The pool's floor was painted "American flag blue" as part of the renovation.

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US: Upriver Fire Rages Through Spokane Area, Prompting Evacuations

A wildfire dubbed Upriver Fire burned more than 200 acres near Spokane's Beacon Hill on Tuesday, June 16. The blaze forced "Go Now" evacuation orders for more than 11,000 residents as some structures were lost and no injuries were reported.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Arthur Liu, father of U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu, who won gold in the women's singles event at the Milan Cortina Olympics, and a former student leader in the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy movement, holds a press conference in Washington on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Arthur Liu (C), father of U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu, who won gold in the women's singles event at the Milan Cortina Olympics, and a former student leader in the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy movement, holds a press conference in Washington on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Zhou Fengsuo, former Tiananmen Square democracy movement student leader, makes a speech in Washington on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Zhou Fengsuo, former Tiananmen Square democracy movement student leader, makes a speech in Washington on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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Japanese astronaut Yui at talk event

Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui speaks at a talk event for junior and senior high school students at NASA Headquarters in Washington on June 1, 2026.

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Japanese astronaut Yui at talk event

Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui (R) speaks at a talk event for junior and senior high school students at NASA Headquarters in Washington on June 1, 2026.

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NASA Administrator Isaacman on Moon base plan

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks at a press briefing in Washington on May 26, 2026, about the agency's roadmap to build a permanent base on the Moon, after its announcement in March of the plan to construct a base at the lunar south pole by 2032.

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US: Gunman Shot Dead by Secret Service at White House Security Checkpoint

A man was shot dead by Secret Service agents after he opened fire at a White House security checkpoint on Saturday, May 23. A bystander was also wounded, and the White House was briefly placed under lockdown.

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US: Fire Breaks Out at Historic Temple Theatre in Downtown Tacoma, Washington

A fire broke out on Tuesday, May 12, at the historic Temple Theatre in downtown Tacoma, Washington, sending a thick plume of black smoke visible across the city. Firefighters brought it under control within an hour. No injuries were reported.

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US: Man Spends Days Atop Washington Bridge in Iran War Protest

A man was arrested after spending nearly six days atop the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C., in protest against the war in Iran and the use of artificial intelligence in warfare. The demonstrator had climbed the bridge on May 1 and descended on the morning of May 6 with assistance from firefighters. He was charged with unlawful entry and failure to obey police orders.

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US: Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Near White House, Bystander Wounded

Secret Service agents shot and wounded an armed man near the White House on Monday, May 4 after he fired at officers. A 15-year-old bystander was grazed but sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The episode began around 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of 15th Street Southwest and Independence Avenue, when officers approached the man, who then fled on foot and fired at them. President Trump was inside the White House and was not in danger. No law enforcement officers were injured. The shooting came just over a week after a separate armed attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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US: May Day Strong Protest in D.C., Demanding ‘Workers Over Billionaires’

Thousands of protesters gathered near the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday, May 1, 2026, as part of the nationwide "May Day Strong" campaign, demanding a nation that puts workers over billionaires under the slogan "No School, No Work, No Shopping." The demonstration, organized by a coalition of more than 500 labor unions, student groups, and community organizations, called for taxing the wealthy, abolishing ICE, and expanding democracy in opposition to the Trump administration's policies.

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US: Bright Fireball Streaks Across Skies of Washington and Oregon

A bright fireball streaked across the skies of Washington, Oregon, and Canada's British Columbia early on April 29, with the American Meteor Society receiving over 135 reports from witnesses across the Pacific Northwest.

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Final press conference of U.S. Fed chief Powell

U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell holds his final press conference in Washington on April 29, 2026, capping his eight years as Fed chief with the key federal funds target rate on hold amid inflation concerns. He said after the two-day policy-setting meeting he will remain on the board for "a period of time" after his term ends in mid-May.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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