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New York Times accuses Pentagon of flouting judge’s order blocking its press access policy

He ordered Pentagon officials to reinstate the press credentials of seven Times reporters and stressed that his decision applies to “all regulated parties.” Times attorney Theodore Boutrous said the Pentagon responded to Friedman’s order by imposing a new, revised policy that imposes “radical new restrictions” on journalists.“They’ve only made things worse,” Boutrous said.Government attorney Sarah Welch said the Defense Department’s revised policy on media access to the Pentago

Three men hospitalized after violent robbery at West Seattle encampment

Three men were hospitalized after they were attacked and robbed at a homeless encampment in West Seattle.The robbery happened Sunday at approximately 1 p.m. at a tent encampment inside Rotary Viewpoint Park, near 35th Avenue S.W. and S.W. Alaska Street. Three men, ages 28, 39, and 42, were asleep in a tent when, according to Seattle Police Department (SPD) investigators, someone deployed a fire extinguisher to flush them out. Then multiple people attacked them with makeshift weapons, including a crowbar, and ordered them to turn out their pockets.All three suffered serious head injuries from the attack. Two of the victims of the attack were beaten unconscious and are in critical condition, as of this reporting. The third victim was able to escape, and is in stable condition.The suspects managed to get away. SPD has yet to release a description.“A police K9 team arrived at the scene,” SPD stated in its <a href="https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2026/03/29/three-men-hospitalized-after-robbery-in-west-seattle-encampment/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">crime blotter</a>. “They tracked the suspects to a tent in a nearby encampment. Police wrote a search warrant for the property and SPD’s SWAT team responded to serve the warrant. SWAT did not find anyone inside.”Anyone with information is asked to call the SPD violent crimes tip line at (206) 233-5000.This is a developing story, check back for updatesFollow Frank Sumrall <a href="https://x.com/FMSumrall" target="_blank" rel="noopener">on X</a>. Send <a href="https://mynorthwest.com/contact-us">news tips here.</a>

A Florida hospital drops its lawsuit against a women who refused to leave the facility

(AP) — A Florida hospital has dropped its lawsuit seeking to evict a patient who refused to vacate a room for months after she was discharged because, the hospital said, she finally left.Tallahassee Memorial Hospital filed the lawsuit this month requesting an injunction to force the woman to leave room 373 and authorizing the county sheriff’s office to assist if necessary. She was officially discharged from the hospital in early October. A hearing had been scheduled for Monday, but was canceled

Nestlé says 413,793 KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland

Swiss food giant Nestlé says about 12 tons, or 413,793 candy bars, of its KitKat chocolate brand were stolen after leaving its production site in Italy earlier this week for Poland.The company, based in Vevey, Switzerland, said in a statement Friday that “the vehicle and its load are still nowhere to be found.”The shipment of the crunchy bars, made of waffles covered with chocolate, disappeared last week while en route between production and distribution locations. The chocolate bars

Mark Sanford makes a last-minute bid to return to Congress — again — in South Carolina

(AP) — Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina congressman and governor whose political ascendency was stalled by a 2009 affair, wants to return to Congress — again.Just hours ahead of the deadline to do so, Sanford filed candidacy paperwork with state officials to run in the June 9 GOP primary for South Carolina’s 1st District seat, which he has held twice before.Sanford’s first political office was in the 1st District. An outsider with almost no name recognition, he navigated a primary f

US reopens embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro

<block>WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has formally reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after the restoration of full diplomatic relations with the South American country following the Trump administration’s ouster of then-President Nicolas Maduro in early January. The State Department announced Monday that it had resumed normal operations at the embassy in Caracas — which had been in need of significant repair, including remediations from mold — after a seven-year closure that began during President Donald Trump’s first term. A small team of U.S. diplomats, based in neighboring Colombia, has been working in Caracas for more than a month but the embassy itself had not yet been reopened.“The resumption of operations at U.S. Embassy Caracas is a key milestone in implementing the president’s three phase plan for Venezuela and will strengthen our ability to engage directly with Venezuela’s interim government, civil society, and the private sector,” the State Department said in a statement. It said the move marked “a new chapter in our diplomatic presence in Venezuela.”</block>

Molly Moon’s to open 12th Puget Sound-area location in April

The first Molly Moon’s location opened in 2008 in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood.“My goal is not national domination at all,” Neitzel told The Puget Sound Business Journal. “I have always believed in growing in concentric circles. Like, before we’re in Tacoma, we’ll be in a shop between Tacoma and Seattle, so that it’s easier on our delivery team and it logistically makes sense.”According to Neitzel, Molly Moon’s has no plans to exp

Kittitas County deputies seize two ‘malnourished’ dogs in animal neglect case

When deputies arrived, they found the dogs confined without access to water, raising serious concerns about the animals’ condition.“The deputies spoke with the owner, reviewed available information regarding the dogs’ care and medical history, and consulted with local veterinary providers,” the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office stated. “Based on those observations and consultations, deputies obtained a search warrant.”The following day, both dogs were seized by

Armed and dangerous man wanted in Oak Harbor after domestic violence assault

The Oak Harbor Police Department is searching for an “armed and dangerous” man who is currently wanted on multiple violent felony and misdemeanor charges.James L. Mathis, a 39-year-old male from Oak Harbor, escaped and fled the scene after officers attempted to arrest him following an alleged assault against his wife at their residence, located in the 600 block of S.W. Judson Drive.Mathis is reportedly carrying a firearm, with the police department labeling him as armed and dangerous.“The safety of our community is our top priority,” Oak Harbor Police Chief Tony Slowik said. “We thank the residents of Oak Harbor and Island County for their continued support and vigilance as we work to bring this individual into custody safely.”If anyone has information related to this incident or Mathis’ whereabouts, they are advised not to approach Mathis and to contact the Oak Harbor Police Department instead.This is a developing story, check back for updatesFollow Frank Sumrall <a href="https://x.com/FMSumrall" target="_blank" rel="noopener">on X</a>. Send <a href="https://mynorthwest.com/contact-us">news tips here.</a>

Two women shot, killing one and injuring another, in early-morning shooting in south Tacoma

Tacoma Police Public Information Officer Shelbie Boyd told KIRO 7 that investigators have documented at least 100 shell casings.Authorities are investigating the incident as a homicide, with detectives and crime scene technicians examining what led to the shooting and identifying any suspects.They are asking anyone who has information regarding the shooting to contact the department by calling 911, as the suspect or suspects are still on the loose.This is a developing story, check back for updat

The Latest: Trump suggests US could take Iran’s Kharg Island

<block>U.S. President Donald Trump has raised the idea of American forces seizing Iran’s Kharg Island, its main oil terminal in the Persian Gulf.“Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don’t. We have a lot of options,” Trump told the Financial Times in an interview Monday. “It would also mean we had to be there (on Kharg Island) for a while.”Iran has threatened to mine the Persian Gulf if its territory is invaded. The United States and Israel kept up their attacks Monday on the Islamic Republic, even as there were signs of progress in nascent ceasefire talks. Trump also said that Iran had agreed to allow 20 ships carrying oil through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday morning and continuing over the next few days “out of a sign of respect.”“I would only say that we’re doing extremely well in that negotiation but you never know with Iran because we negotiate with them and then we always have to blow them up,” he said.The war has already threatened global supplies of oil and natural gas, sparked fertilizer shortages and disrupted air travel. Iran’s grip on the strategic Strait of Hormuz has shaken markets and prices.Here is the latest:<hl2>Iranian lawmaker suggests Tehran leave Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty</hl2>The comment by Alaeddin Boroujerdi to Iranian state television comes after hard-liners in Tehran long have suggested taking the step.“Why should we accept the restrictions?” Boroujerdi said. “We are not seeking a nuclear weapon anyway. But it’s not like that we are supposed to observe the rules of the game and they bomb us.”The Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty is a landmark international accord meant to stop the spread of nuclear arms. Countries that signed it agreed not to build or obtain nuclear weapons and allow the International Atomic Energy Agency to conduct inspections to verify they correctly declared their programs. Iran has been restricting IAEA inspections for years and hasn’t let them visit the three enrichment sites bombed by the U.S. in June.<hl2>Latest reports of live fire</hl2>— Israel’s military said on Monday morning that it was striking ‘military infrastructure’ across Tehran.— Bahhain sounded its missile alert sirens twice on Monday.— At dawn Monday, Israel’s military said Iran had launched missiles at the country. It was the first such launch from Iran of the day. Sirens went off in the area near Israel’s main nuclear research center, a part of the country that has been targeted repeatedly over the past days.</block>

Asian shares decline as oil prices soar amid the war in Iran, echoing last week’s Wall Street drop

<block>TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly dipped in Monday morning trading as worries continued about soaring oil prices and the potential for further escalation in the U.S. war with Iran. The drops in Asia follow the deep declines on Wall Street last Friday that finished off a fifth straight losing week, its longest such streak in nearly four years.Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 slipped 4.5% in morning trading to 50,979.54. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 lost 1.2% to 8,417.00. South Korea’s Kospi dove 3.2% to 5,264.32. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng lost 1.7% to 24,519.63, while the Shanghai Composite shed 0.7% to 3,884.57.Worries have been great in Japan and the rest of Asia about the effective lack of access to the Strait of Hormuz because of the war in Iran, as the region relies greatly on such access for oil shipments. In energy trading, benchmark U.S. crude jumped $2.28 to $101.92 a barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, soared $2.88 to $115.45 a barrel. Before the war, brent had been price at about $70 to a barrel. Investors are now bracing for the war to last for some time, which would likely set off inflation in global markets, and eventually may stunt Asia’s economic growth. “Although we do not expect the conflict to be protracted, we anticipate heightened volatility in the near term,” said Xavier Lee, senior equity analyst at Morningstar Research. Oil prices are again climbing after momentarily easing when President Donald Trump extended a self-imposed deadline to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants to April 6. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 fell 1.7% to close its worst week since the war with Iran began. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 793 points, or 1.7%, and fell more than 10% from its record set last month, while the Nasdaq composite sank 2.1%.The S&P 500 is 8.7% below its all-time high set in January. Big Tech stocks were among the heaviest weights on the market, including Amazon and Nvidia. All told, the S&P 500 fell 108.31 points to 6,368.85 last Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 793.47 to 45,166.64, and the Nasdaq composite sank 459.72 to 20,948.36. In the bond market, the yield for the 10-year Treasury rose as high as 4.48% before pulling back to end last week at 4.43%. That’s up from 4.42% late Thursday and from just 3.97% before the war began. In currency trading, the U.S. dollar inched down to 159.97 Japanese yen from 160.32 yen. The euro cost $1.1505, down from $1.1510. ___Yuri Kageyama is on Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@yurikageyama" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.threads.com/@yurikageyama</a></block>

Braylon Mullins’ 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left gives UConn 73-72 win over Duke and Final Four spot

With Duke playing keep-away to prevent the Huskies from fouling, Cayden Boozer’s pass near midcourt was deflected, and after UConn came up with the ball, Demary made a shot from well behind the 3-point line.It’s the second straight season to end in a huge collapse for Duke, which was the top overall seed in this year’s tournament. The Blue Devils led by six with 1:14 remaining before falling to Houston in last year’s national semifinals.UConn missed 18 of its first 19 att

Portland police declare ‘unlawful assembly’ in clashes following ‘No Kings’ protest Saturday

“No Kings” protests in Portland Saturday were followed by incidents of property destruction and the city’s police bureau declaring an “unlawful assembly”.KOIN-TV reports that around 7:00 p.m., following a day of peaceful protests, hundreds of people gathered at the city’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility and broke down the facility’s front gate.Federal agents temporarily repaired the front gate, but then it was broken a second time.Law enforc

Chesney the kangaroo scales tall fence and flees petting zoo for three days on the lam

If you’re Chesney the kangaroo, you scale an eight-foot (2 1/2 meter) fence and go on the lam for three days, giving your keeper sleepless nights and sending residents of a small Wisconsin town on a search that would end happily on Saturday.The unprecedented leap at Sunshine Farm in Necedah, Wisconsin, last week was precipitated by some stray dogs that rushed the enclosure and spooked the 16-month-old Chesney, said his keeper, Debbie Marland. She and friends then trekked hither and yon in

One female dead, another injured in early-morning shooting in south Tacoma

Sunday.Officers arrived minutes later and found two females injured from a shooting.The officers who first arrived immediately began life-saving first aid.Tacoma Fire Department medics arrived soon after and took over their medical care.One of the victims did not survive and was pronounced dead at the scene.Medics transported the other female to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.So far, police have not identified any suspects and have not taken anyone into custody.Authorities say the

Midnight train from Georgia: A view of America from the tracks as airports struggle in the shutdown

railroads, those factors diminished the network as auto manufacturers, oil companies, roadbuilders and, finally, airline manufacturers and airlines commanded favor from politicians and attention from consumers.Riding hours across rural areas, I noticed the junkyards where kudzu and chain-link fencing framed rows of rusted automobiles. I saw the farmland and equipment that helps feed cities and the rest of the nation. I awoke to see the night lights of office towers in Charlotte, North Carolina,

‘They need a break’: WA farmers, Spike plead Ferguson to pause CCA amid rising diesel prices

Jim Walsh and Spike spar over Supreme Court late ballots debate'We're losing our agricultural community': Fourth-generation eastern WA family ranch faces $3.7 million battle with state'People are freaked out': WA Policy Center director details unintended consequences of workers bill of rightsJake, Spike echo farmers’ Climate Commitment Act concernsJake Skorheim and Spike O’Neill, co-hosts of “The Jake and Spike Show” on KIRO Newsradio, both agreed with the farmers’

‘I’m cooked’: Aurora business owner’s viral video draws customers to notorious strip

An Aurora Avenue business owner posted a video on social media that has since gone viral, stating people told her not to open her business in the area, and she is now hopeless, or as she described it, “cooked.”Demi, owner of Big Whale Consignment, joined “The John Curley Show” on KIRO Newsradio to provide a rundown of what business is like in an area that many Seattleites don’t look fondly upon, and how her business has performed following the viral video.“The

‘$200M gone lickety split’: Federal investigation targets race-based WA housing program

HUD believes this violates the 1968 Fair Housing Law because the money is being distributed to one group, but not another.Carleen Johnson from Center Square joined “The John Curley Show” on KIRO Newsradio to explain the reasoning behind the investigation initially highlighted by Corey Orvold, and why there may have been some questionable allocations of funds within the program.“HUD announced yesterday that they’re specifically targeting, through the Washington Housing Fin