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The Trump administration's approval of the state's request for assistance means FEMA will help the state pay for infrastructure repairs, evacuations and shelters.

Among financial pressures facing universities, federal funding upheaval means there could be fewer spots available at graduate programs this cycle.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals also vacated a ruling from last week that sided with the Trump administration on the federalization of the Oregon National Guard.

U.S. Rep. Emily Randall held an event in Bremerton to hear about potential impacts on federal workers who are furloughed or are working without pay.

Judge Karin Immergut’s ruling capped a dramatic weekend that included President Trump sending California National Guard members to Oregon and ordering others from Texas.

Workers laid off because of the government shutdown may be eligible for state employment benefits.

Still, an official said troops likely won’t arrive in Portland until next week.

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown said at a Monday press conference he’s offering support to his counterpart in Portland.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Washington Attorney General Nick Brown said they are prepared to fight President Donald Trump if he sends the National Guard to Washington state.

Rigoberto Hernandez Hernandez’s release came suddenly Wednesday morning without a court order.