Australia’s defense minister will visit the Pentagon on Friday, marking the first time U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will meet with a foreign counterpart, according to multiple people familiar with the planning. Richard Marles, the deputy prime minister and defense minister of Australia, will arrive at a moment of uncertainty for U.S. allies. Over the last four years, America has deepened its military ties to partners across the Indo-Pacific in an effort to better compete with China. Nowhere has that been clearer than in Australia, where the United States has opened new basing agreements, expanded military drills and signed AUKUS,…
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An important series of tests for the latest upgrades to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter will likely not begin until two years after these jets started hitting the field — and at least three years following their original due date. The Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation said in its annual report, submitted to Congress on Jan. 31, that dedicated operational tests for the F-35’s Technology Refresh 3, or TR-3, upgrades will probably start in mid to late fiscal 2026, or around next summer. Those tests are intended to determine whether TR-3 is operationally effective. Lt. Gen. Michael…
Australia’s defense minister will visit the Pentagon on Friday, marking the first time U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will meet with a foreign counterpart, according to multiple people familiar with the planning. Richard Marles, the deputy prime minister and defense minister of Australia, will arrive at a moment of uncertainty for U.S. allies. Over the last four years, America has deepened its military ties to partners across the Indo-Pacific in an effort to better compete with China. Nowhere has that been clearer than in Australia, where the United States has opened new basing agreements, expanded military drills and signed AUKUS,…
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee attempted to subpoena Elon Musk to testify but the procedural motion quickly turned into screaming and name-calling.
Unless the funding challenges seen in Lynnwood — and at similar facilities in Pierce County — are solved, it could put the crisis care model in jeopardy. Unless the funding challenges seen in Lynnwood — and at similar facilities in Pierce County — are solved, it could put the crisis care model in jeopardy. Unless the funding challenges seen in Lynnwood — and at similar facilities in Pierce County — are solved, it could put the crisis care model in jeopardy.
President Donald Trump’s effort to ban federal funding for gender-affirming care for young people is facing a legal challenge. President Donald Trump’s effort to ban federal funding for gender-affirming care for young people is facing a legal challenge. President Donald Trump’s effort to ban federal funding for gender-affirming care for young people is facing a legal challenge.
A tall fountain of lava is spewing from a volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island. A tall fountain of lava is spewing from a volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island. A tall fountain of lava is spewing from a volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island.
The Oregon Zoo in Portland has welcomed a new baby elephant. The Oregon Zoo in Portland has welcomed a new baby elephant. The Oregon Zoo in Portland has welcomed a new baby elephant.
The sudden, unplanned release of water from two dams has led to criticism from residents, water managers and members of Congress. The sudden, unplanned release of water from two dams has led to criticism from residents, water managers and members of Congress. The sudden, unplanned release of water from two dams has led to criticism from residents, water managers and members of Congress.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered state employees back to full-time in-office work. Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered state employees back to full-time in-office work. Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered state employees back to full-time in-office work.
The executive order to evaluate the environmental and economic impacts of the data center industry follows a Seattle Times and ProPublica investigation. The executive order to evaluate the environmental and economic impacts of the data center industry follows a Seattle Times and ProPublica investigation. The executive order to evaluate the environmental and economic impacts of the data center industry follows a Seattle Times and ProPublica investigation.
Most residential electricity customers in Snohomish County will see their bills increase between $3.90 and $6.30 a month. Most residential electricity customers in Snohomish County will see their bills increase between $3.90 and $6.30 a month. Most residential electricity customers in Snohomish County will see their bills increase between $3.90 and $6.30 a month.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Columbia Sportswear Co. (COLM) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $102.6 million. The Portland, Oregon-based company said it had net income of $1.80 per share. The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings […] PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Columbia Sportswear Co. (COLM) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $102.6 million. The Portland, Oregon-based company said it had net income of $1.80 per share. The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate…
President Donald Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. President Donald Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. President Donald Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Using satellite trackers, scientists have discovered the whereabouts of young sea turtles during a key part of their lives. Using satellite trackers, scientists have discovered the whereabouts of young sea turtles during a key part of their lives. Using satellite trackers, scientists have discovered the whereabouts of young sea turtles during a key part of their lives.
Kultida Woods, whose guidance and support helped propel her son, professional golfer Tiger Woods, to become one of his sport’s most dominant athletes, died Tuesday. She was 78. Kultida Woods, whose guidance and support helped propel her son, professional golfer Tiger Woods, to become one of his sport’s most dominant athletes, died Tuesday. She was 78. Kultida Woods, whose guidance and support helped propel her son, professional golfer Tiger Woods, to become one of his sport’s most dominant athletes, died Tuesday. She was 78.
This will be the more labor-friendly progressive’s second campaign in 12 months. She is running for a four-year term this time in the same seat she is filling. This will be the more labor-friendly progressive’s second campaign in 12 months. She is running for a four-year term this time in the same seat she is filling. This will be the more labor-friendly progressive’s second campaign in 12 months. She is running for a four-year term this time in the same seat she is filling.
A good Samaritan found the white-furred donkeys in Fall City and reported it to police around 1:07 p.m. Tuesday. A good Samaritan found the white-furred donkeys in Fall City and reported it to police around 1:07 p.m. Tuesday. A good Samaritan found the white-furred donkeys in Fall City and reported it to police around 1:07 p.m. Tuesday.
When it comes to what we eat, it’s not just a matter of taste. When it comes to what we eat, it’s not just a matter of taste. When it comes to what we eat, it’s not just a matter of taste.
Retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, has died at age 100. Retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, has died at age 100. Retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, has died at age 100.