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,

The Washington Commanders have three quarterbacks ready to go for Sunday's NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Washington state’s U.S. senators have cosponsored legislation that would grant statehood to the District of Columbia.

The long-anticipated program is finally set to launch in April, WSDOT announced, offering rebates of up to $1,200 on electric bicycles.

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In a significant shift, Washington and Clackamas counties have been prosecuting more shoplifters than Multnomah County.

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,

The Buffalo Bills will play the Kansas City Chiefs on the road at Arrowhead Stadium in the AFC championship game. The Bills have won 12 of their last 13 meaningful games while the Chiefs have won 20 of their last 21 meaningful games. The Chiefs' only…

The Washington Post brought its front row seat in Washington to the World Economic Forum this past week. Its slate of power programming, “From D.C. to Davos,” featured four days of dynamic conversations,

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.