Seattle’s incoming city attorney Erika Evans promises vigilance on federal interference Since declaring victory on election night, Erika Evans says she's been busy preparing for a smooth transition. Amy Radil
Texas men indicted in plot to take over Haitian island and enslave women and children Gavin Weisenburg, 21, and Tanner Thomas, 20, planned to take over Gonave Island and murder all men on the island, prosecutors alleged. Kristin Wright
Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas' 2026 congressional redistricting plan pushed by President Trump likely discriminates on the basis of race. The Associated Press
Can a watershed have legal rights? The Snohomish River debate deepens The tide is turning in a Snohomish County legal battle over whether a river and its watershed have legal rights that can be defended in court. KUOW Staff
Pras Michel of the Fugees sentenced to 14 years over illegal campaign donations The Grammy-winning artist was sentenced on Thursday to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling foreign contributions to former President Obama's 2012 campaign. The Associated Press
Oregon National Guard troops remain under federal control after appeals court order Earlier on Wednesday, Gov. Tina Kotek announced the Oregon guard troops would be demobilized. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals put that on pause just over an hour later. OPB Staff
Justice Department scrutinized as its case against James Comey hits a new roadblock The Justice Department's case against former FBI Director James Comey faced a new setback Wednesday, as questions mount over how prosecutors presented the indictment to the grand jury. Ryan Lucas
Ex-federal prosecutor talks about the future of the DOJ's case against James Comey NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former federal prosecutor Elie Honig about efforts to dismiss the case against former FBI Director James Comey. Leila Fadel
The latest Epstein emails reveal the powerful people who sought his counsel The latest emails from Jeffrey Epstein's estate show communications with a vast web of influential figures in politics, academia, business and more, even after he registered as a sex offender. Stephen Fowler
U.S. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick indicted on charges of stealing $5M in disaster funds U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges accusing her of stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds and using some of the money to aid her 2021 campaign. The Associated Press
