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Trump administration asks Washington state to hold more than 400 people's ballots
The Justice Department has claimed the individuals may not be eligible to vote, weeks after making a similar request in California.

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US Justice Dept asks Washington state not to count ballots from possible noncitizens
DOJ asks Washington to set aside ballots from 400 alleged noncitizens
US Judge to Weigh Justice Dept's Effort to Block California From Counting Alleged Noncitizen Votes
A US judge is due to hear arguments ⁠on ⁠Tuesday on the Justice Department's request to ⁠block California from counting any mail ballots for the November 3 midterm elections from more than 20,000 regi...

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DeMaio links voter ID to Trump’s election push
Judge hears arguments whether California should count 20,000 ballots disputed by US government
Appeals Court Declines to Rule on Federal Bid to Set Aside California Ballots of Alleged Noncitizens
But two of the three 9th Circuit Court judges rejected that argument on Monday, writing that the federal government “failed to allow the district court adequate opportunity to consider” their initial ...

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Appeals court rejects Trump bid to set aside California ballots
What legal experts say about the Trump administration’s attempts to make a federal case out of state elections

WA advocates renew calls for state to limit feds’ access to license data

Chris Megargee volunteers at a Shoreline Home Depot to help day laborers frequently targeted by federal immigration authorities. As part of the adopt-a-corner program, Megargee and other

South Carolina’s measles outbreak jumped to Washington state 5 times in 2 weeks

But as vaccination rates have slipped nationwide in recent years and outbreaks grow bigger and more frequent, domestic travel now poses a greater risk than international incursions. In a study published this week in NEJM Evidence,

Washington State vs. San Diego State prediction, odds and spread for Week 9

Only one team remains winless in Pacific-12 Conference play this season - the Washington State Cougars. They sit at 1-7 and in last place in the league. What wo

Washington Huskies, Washington State Cougars Change 2027 Apple Cup Date

The 2027 Apple Cup will be played in August. Washington State and Washington have agreed to move next year's rivalry game from Sept. 18 to Aug. 28, according to a Monday release, moving the longstanding series to August for the first time in its 118-year history.

Federal officials identify 400 noncitizens registered to vote in Washington state: 'Tip of the iceberg'

Acting U.S. Attorney Neil Floyd told Fox News Digital some noncitizens identified in the probe cast ballots as many as 27 times, with alleged votes dating back to 1984.

Inside the facility building Washington State Patrol cars

Ever wonder what it takes to turn an ordinary car into a fully equipped Washington State Patrol cruiser? Turns out, it's a massive operation and done right here in Washington.
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Washington's New Immigrant Worker Protection Act: Compliance Beyond Form I-9

Washington State's new Immigrant Worker Protection Act (IWPA) took effect October 1, 2026, adding employee notice and posting requirements tied to federal Form I-9 inspections. The law reflects a broader shift: immigration compliance increasingly requires employers to navigate both federal rules and state employment laws.
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Washington 9th graders perform better with new program, but funding isn’t guaranteed

Across Washington state, schools rolled out a support system designed to help high school freshmen over the last few years.