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Bank of Japan Raises Rate to 31-Year High — 16hBOJ raised its key rate to 1.25% on a 7-2 vote, a 31-year high, after Tokyo and Washington intervened to halt the yen's slide.

Marcus Bell The two dissenters make me wonder if the bank is moving too fast without enough evidence of sustained inflation.

Trump Nominates Serrano for Western Washington U.S. Attorney — 3dPresident Trump nominated Pete Serrano, who has served as interim U.S. attorney in Eastern Washington, to be the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, a move that faces persistent Senate opposition led by Sen. Patty Murray and questions about the nomination process. The confirmation fight highlights a broader pattern of friction over Trump-era appointments and the use of alternative routes when Senate confirmation stalls.

US Again Denies Abbas Visa Ahead of UN Assembly — 1dThe United States again denied entry visas to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and dozens of his officials for the UN General Assembly, forcing Abbas to address the gathering virtually for a second year in a row. Washington cited deviations from US law and failure to reform by Ramallah as grounds for the visa bans, while the Palestinian mission pushed a virtual address and sought to keep the UN gathering on schedule.

Tom Gallagher A virtual speech again this year just highlights how little trust exists between Washington and Ramallah right now.

Trump Signals Possible End to U.S.-Iran War — 3dIranian security officials repeated that there will be no negotiations with the United States until Washington complies with Iran’s conditions linked to the Islamabad Memorandum and signals that Tehran’s control of Hormuz and the broader oil situation have changed, criticizing Trump’s mixed messages as irrelevant to the core demands. The officials insist sanctions relief, release of frozen assets, and a regional ceasefire are prerequisites, while the U.S. naval blockade remains a lever in ongoing tensions.

Boston Legacy scores three late goals to beat Washington Spirit 3-0 — 5dBoston Legacy scored three times after the 80th minute to beat second-place Washington Spirit 3-0 on Sept. 13, with Amanda Gutierres netting twice in stoppage time.

Dana Whitfield Gutierres netting twice in stoppage time shows real finishing quality. The Spirit defense just could not close out the match.

WalletHub ranks Washington best state for teachers as pay falls — 4dWalletHub’s latest study ranks states on 24 measures of teacher-friendliness; Washington tops the list, while Virginia and Pennsylvania sit high in the top 3 and 11 respectively, with Texas at 26 and Arkansas at 28. The analysis assesses factors like starting salaries, growth potential, pupil-teacher ratios, and per-student funding.

Chris Dalton Texas sitting at 26 means they should focus more on salary growth if they want to compete for educators.

Indictment charges five in alleged Russian plot to kill US dissident — 2dFive remain at large after a Sept. 15, 2026 indictment charged them in an alleged Russian plot to kill a Washington dissident; a Brooklyn recruit declined a $40,000 murder offer.

Sam Okafor Turning down forty thousand dollars for a killing shows some people still have a conscience even in these plots.

Amway Agrees to Largest-Ever $225M FTC MLM Settlement — 1dThe FTC and Washington state have reached a $225 million settlement with Amway and two affiliates over deceptive earnings claims and recruitment practices in MLM, with most funds to be returned to affected consumers and extensive changes to compliance including auditing and tighter limits on training fees. This represents the largest monetary recovery in an FTC action against an MLM, and the case underscores heightened scrutiny of direct-selling practices.

Maya Lindstrom It's about time the FTC hit Amway with real consequences for those inflated income claims that hooked so many recruits.

US Acknowledges Undisclosed On-Orbit Weapons — 3dChina condemned the United States for deploying on‑orbit space weapons, urging Washington to halt preparations for space warfare and to uphold global strategic stability. Beijing reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful space use and warned against weaponising outer space or triggering an arms race, a view echoed as the US, and its allies, pursue space security capabilities.

Iran Claims Capture of US Drone Amid Rising Tensions With Washington — Sep 9, 2026

Rachel Meyers If Iran did capture that drone it shows how close these tensions are getting to a real clash.

France Regrets UN Post Criticizing US Rights Record as Envoy Delayed — 5dFrance’s UN mission apologized for an online post criticizing the United States’ human-rights vote at the UN General Assembly, and Washington welcomed the statement as it leaves in place the stalled approval of France’s next ambassador to Washington. The dispute concerns a single vote rather than a broader human-rights stance and has delayed the ambassador appointment amid ongoing friction over the UN rights-chief tenure extension vote.

Priya Raman France overreacted with that online criticism and the apology should have cleared the way for their ambassador by now.

Washington Huskies Win Apple Cup 24-10Sports — Sep 7, 2026Washington state apple growers anticipate a 2026 crop 7-10% smaller due to frost, hail and rising costs, but quality remains strong and supply of the Cosmic Crisp is expected to stabilize for retailers while shipments are tracking ahead of last year. In college football, the Washington Huskies opened the Apple Cup with a 24-10 win over Washington State, riding a stout defense and a trio of true freshman contributors, signaling a promising start under coach Jedd Fisch.

Two U.S. Officials Injured in Eswatini Shooting — 3dTwo U.S. government officials were accidentally shot and injured by Eswatini's defence force during an anti-smuggling operation, with investigations ongoing and diplomatic coordination underway between the two countries. Eswatini says its longstanding relationship with Washington remains in focus, noting past cooperation on deportations as it reviews the incident.

Nicole Hardy Investigations will help, but incidents like this make me wonder if joint operations need stricter rules of engagement from the start.

U.S. Dam Removals Aim to Restore SalmonEnvironment — 3dAcross the West and Northeast, dam removals and fish-passage projects are reshaping ecosystems and restoring fish populations, driven by Indigenous groups, conservationists, and government agencies. Examples include the Elwha and Klamath dam removals, Narraguagus River restoration in Maine for Atlantic salmon, the Issaquah Creek hatchery in Washington, and the Snake River juvenile fish transport program to safeguard endangered species.

Wheeler’s Seven Scoreless Lift Phillies in Wild-Card Race — 2dZack Wheeler delivered seven scoreless innings against Washington, boosting the Phillies' playoff hopes as he nears 2,000 career strikeouts and helps stabilize a rotation shaken by Luzardo's IL placement. With Luzardo out and inconsistencies from other starters, Philadelphia faces a critical stretch and relies on Wheeler to anchor the staff ahead of the Wild Card round.

Denzel Washington Hears Prophetic WordGood News — FROM 1975Actor's mother prophesies future fame and faith.

Arrest Follows Second Teen Shooting, East Price Hill — 4dAn 18-year-old Adrian Washington was arrested and charged with multiple felonies in connection with a shooting on Ring Place in East Price Hill that left a teen with serious injuries. The incident adds to a pattern of gun violence in the area, with a prior teen shooting in the same neighborhood and no other suspects named in several reports.

2026 College Football Season Brings CFP, Big Ten StakesSports — 3dCollege football moves into a busy week with Oregon trying to rebound against Portland State after a loss, alongside preview coverage of BYU-Colorado State and LSU-Ole Miss, plus a look at the season’s broadcast teams shaping every game. Meanwhile, Washington’s Big Ten era is shadowed by relatively low roster spending and the absence of an NIL collective, raising concerns about financing and competitiveness as it awaits future media-rights payments.

As Salvadoran TPS deadline nears, Hispanic Pentecostal leaders urge immigration protectionsGood News — Sep 8, 2026Hispanic Pentecostal leaders gathered in Washington to press for extending Temporary Protected Status for Salvadoran immigrants whose protections were set to end.

Maryland hands UConn first Candle-era loss, 38-14 — 5dMaryland’s up-tempo offense overwhelmed UConn, driving four long scoring drives and handing the Huskies a 38-14 defeat as Malik Washington threw for 347 yards and extended an 18‑completion stretch, while Maryland’s defense limited UConn’s attack and kept Kalieb Osborne largely in check. UConn never reached Maryland’s red zone, and the Terrapins capitalized with multiple red-zone scores and a balanced attack.

Sam Okafor Washington's 347 yards and streak of completions made the difference in a balanced win.

Democrats Plan Sweeping Trump Probes if House Flips — 6dIf Democrats win back the House, they plan sweeping investigations into President Donald Trump, his family, and his administration, focusing on the wealth and business gains during his tenure, energy and defense deals, pardons, and potential private dealings by Kushner and Trump Jr., with the effort expected to require the full caucus and facing White House resistance. The Washington Post reports multiple Democrats and aides outlining a coordinated oversight push, including probes into cryptocurrency ventures and the restructuring of federal government agencies.

Chris Dalton Investigations into any president's family business deals should follow evidence, not just party control of the House.

Washington father survives brutal Alaska bear attack, films goodbye message — Sep 2, 2026A Washington state hunter, 27-year-old Jadon Nicoara, was mauled by a brown bear during a caribou hunt on Alaska’s North Slope; his cousin fired at the bear and Nicoara eventually shot it, saving his life. He filmed a goodbye message for his wife as the attack unfolded, was airlifted to Anchorage and then Seattle for extensive reconstructive treatment, and is now recovering at home.

Maya Lindstrom That takes real presence of mind to keep fighting after being that badly hurt. Glad his cousin was there with him.

Jeremiah Smith Posts 164 Yards, Touchdown — 5dIn Philadelphia, DeVonta Smith stepped into a primary role with a 3-for-53 stat line in a win over Washington, aided by a standout 31-yard grab and a late onside play, while Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith is generating Heisman buzz after a monster 164-yard, one-touchdown effort against Texas, underscoring his reputation as a generational playmaker. Additionally, industry projections peg Smith as a potential top NFL draft pick, with mock drafts suggesting the Giants could target him as part of a talent-loaded receiving corps.

Dodgers hold off late Nationals rally to win 5-3 — Sep 4, 2026The Dodgers head into a three-game set with the Nationals after a walk-off win and with Blake Snell continuing to shine since returning from elbow surgery, while rookie Jackson Kent takes the hill for Washington as Shohei Ohtani sits out. Washington, holding slim playoff hopes, will try to play spoiler amid looming postseason implications for Los Angeles, which may lean on bullpen-heavy plans and rotation shuffles featuring Glasnow and Alvarez as it pursues a possible bye or top seed.

Jared Kim Rough spot for a rookie to make his debut with Washington still clinging to hope. Kent battled but the lineup couldn't back him up enough.