The end of capital punishment in Washington is complicated because of the heinousness of the crimes. Some prosecutors argued ...

The French presidential palace unveiled a new government dominated by conservatives and centrists. A left-wing coalition ...

Daniel J. Evans, former governor of Washington and U.S. Senator, died Friday at the age of 98.

Denny Tamaki, governor of Okinawa prefecture, says his personal story is deeply entwined with the U.S. military’s presence on ...

An newly discovered asteroid will be captured by Earth's gravity this fall. The "mini-moon" will spend about two months in ...

NPR's Scott Simon is a singular presence on air but his name is fairly common. Scott reflects on the bond he's formed with ...

A beloved heirloom variety of New Mexico red chile commands high prices because of its scarcity. Finding farmers to continue ...

Seattle Police are investigating a string of recent muggings in South Seattle, including some that targeted kids. It’s similar to a slew of after-school robberies last school year around the city.

Three years ago, the cigarette giant acquired Vectura, a British pharmaceutical firm that makes asthma inhalers, raising ...

The nasal spray option could encourage more people who have fears of doctors or needles to inoculate themselves against the ...

The acting director of the Secret Service also cited “complacency” from others, as well as over-reliance on mobile devices ...

The city program to manage public shoreline street ends is funded with the fees that industrial interests and wealthy ...