How a president's death helped kill Washington's "spoils system"
In the 1800s, the main job requirement for most federal employees was loyalty to the newly-elected president. But after a rejected office-seeker shot President James Garfield, reformers won long-sought-after changes: workers hired for their expertise,
My family paid $21 to take our car on a ferry through Washington. It was better than our $300 whale-watching boat tour.
It was cheap to take our car on a ferry from Townsend to Coupeville, where we explored Whidbey Island. On the ride, we saw seals and incredible views.
Trump storms Washington with hundreds of pardons — and he might not be done
Even some Democrats, including former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and civil rights leader Jesse Jackson Sr., have plans to approach Trump.
Who is the Commanders' backup quarterback? Washington QB depth chart
The Washington Commanders have three quarterbacks ready to go for Sunday's NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Washington state woman is charged in the fatal shooting of a Border Patrol agent in Vermont
A 21-year-old Washington state woman faces two weapons charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont.
Washington Commanders trail Philadelphia Eagles at halftime of the NFC Championship
How to watch Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders in NFC championship game
Washington Commanders take on the Philadelphia Eagles with a Super Bowl berth on the line
Follow live updates from the conference championship round of the NFL playoffs as the Super Bowl matchup is set.
Should Washington, D.C., become the 51st state? WA’s 2 senators say it’s ‘long past time’
Washington state’s U.S. senators have cosponsored legislation that would grant statehood to the District of Columbia.

Former Commanders Owner Dan Snyder 'Hates' Team's Success

Dan Snyder is reportedly miserable over the Washington Commanders playoff success
Former Commanders Owner Dan Snyder 'Hates' the Team's Success
The Washington Commanders dived into chaos during Dan Snyder's ownership of the team and he's reportedly not happy about their success now.
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Former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder had absolutely insane plan to try to stop sale of the team
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Clark, Mara each score 12 points as UCLA hands Washington its sixth-straight loss, 65-60
Expert recap and game analysis of the UCLA Bruins vs. Washington Huskies NCAAM game from January 24, 2025 on ESPN.
The Washington Commanders once ruled an entire region. After years of struggle, the joy has returned
Actually make that especially now, with Jayden Daniels and the rest of the Washington Commanders authoring the most unexpected of seasons, rekindling the long forgotten passion of a notoriously put-upon fan base with every “wait,
Analysis-Trump, at zenith of power, moves quickly to 'take over' Washington
Donald Trump has been in office for five days, and yet he has already imposed his will on Washington with ruthless speed and efficiency, showing that even his most radical campaign promises were far from just bluster.