Latest "Washington state" stories

Stricken sub Connecticut returns to maintenance after dry dock upgrade

The boat is expected to return to operations in early 2026 following its Pacific Ocean grounding in the fall of 2021.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 months ago

Navy nurse aids man having medical emergency on Washington ferry

A Navy nurse took the lead stabilizing a fellow passenger experiencing an epileptic seizure on a Washington state ferry.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

8 months ago

This sailor is the first woman to serve as chief of the boat

Master Chief Information Systems Technician (Submarine) Angela Koogler became chief of the boat for the USS Louisiana last month.

By Diana Stancy Correll

15 months ago

A JBLM gate is closed for repairs after driver ran into it and his car burst into flames

It doesn't happen often, but when it does, the driver is always impaired, base officials say.

By Howard Altman

2 years ago

New vaccine lottery announced for military in Washington state

The new lottery applies to military, military staff and family members who were vaccinated through the Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs, or the National Guard.

2 years ago

Ro Khanna and progressive Democrats hope ‘Blue Wave’ shakes up American defense policy

Democratic leaders will have to navigate alongside a caucus of moderates who back strong military spending and progressive members who have decried Pentagon largess.

5 years ago