DHS raid over childcare center fraud draws spotlight on WA program

(The Center Square) – Recent raids by the Department of Homeland Security in Minnesota over allegations of mass childcare center fraud has inspired scrutiny over similar licensed businesses in Washington state, while the state Department of Children,
Departing WA Commerce Director Joe Nguyen to lead Seattle Metro Chamber

(The Center Square) – Seattle’s largest independent business organization will be led by departing Washington State Department of Commerce Director Joe Nguyen beginning in early 2026. The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce selected Nguyen as its next
Four Western WA counties granted $6.6M in federal funds for road safety programs

(The Center Square) – Selected communities in four Western Washington counties will receive a combined $6.58 million in federal funding for road safety improvements, as new data shows a decline in fatal and serious injury crashes in
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago

President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida on Monday in the hopes of advancing the ceasefire deal that the president brokered in Gaza. Ahead of their closed-door
Pres. Trump claims U.S. strike destroyed “big facility” in Venezuela linked to alleged drug boats

President Donald Trump said the United States recently destroyed a major facility in Venezuela tied to drug trafficking, a claim that, if confirmed, would represent a significant escalation in Washington’s campaign against the South American nation. Trump
Head coach Marcus Freeman to stay at Notre Dame despite interest from NFL

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has decided to remain with the Fighting Irish through the 2026 season, ending weeks of speculation that he could be leaving for a spot in the NFL. Freeman confirmed his decision
Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua in stable condition after fatal car crash in Nigeria that killed two others

Authorities said that former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was injured Monday in a traffic accident in Nigeria that left two people dead. The Nigerian-British boxer sustained minor injuries and is in stable condition following the crash, which
‘Dexter: Resurrection’ renewed for Season 2 on Paramount+

The Paramount+ series Dexter: Resurrection has been renewed for a second season. The new season will continue the story after the events of the first season, which wrapped up September 2025. Showrunner and executive producer Clyde Phillips
Sabrina Carpenter to star in ‘Alice in Wonderland’ inspired musical film

Sabrina Carpenter is set to star in and produce an untitled musical film inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland for Universal Pictures, Lorene Scafaria (Succession, Hustlers) will write and direct the project, from her own script.