Washington

• Man fires gunshots near U.S. Capitol, dies after crashing car into barricade

  The death is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, which did not immediately release the man's identity or any details of his motives.

  World

  Aug 14
  
• Over 1K flights cancelled as severe thunderstorm hits U.S. east coast

  Tens of thousands of flyers had their travel plans upended Friday after airlines canceled more than 1,400 flights for a second straight day.

  Weather

  Aug 5
  
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• Newest baby orca seen in B.C. waters given a name

  A young southern resident killer whale spotted swimming in the waters off the west side of Vancouver Island now has a name.

  Environment

  Jul 10
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• A new study raises tsunami concerns in Washington. But could waves reach B.C.?

  A University of Victoria assistant professor gave her opinion on what B.C. would experience if a major earthquake occurred at the Seattle Fault.

  Environment

  Jul 9
• Thousands across U.S. rally for gun reform: ‘Your inaction is killing Americans’

  Gun safety group A March for Our Lives says rallies are expected in Washington and across U.S. to urge politicians to improve gun control laws

  World

  Jun 11
• Gunman who injured 3 adults, 1 child near Washington, D.C., school found dead: police

  Two adults were critically wounded and a child and a third adult suffered minor injuries in a shooting on Friday near a college preparatory school in Washington, D.C.

  Crime

  Apr 22
• U.S. Capitol briefly evacuated after parachute demo at nearby baseball park sparks alarm

  The incident suggested a stunning communications failure between the military and the Capitol Police, who have been working to improve security after the Jan. 6, 2021 riots.

  World

  Apr 20
• Ukrainian Prime Minister, finance officials to visit Washington next week

  Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and top Ukrainian finance officials will visit Washington next week, sources familiar with the plans said on Friday.

  World

  Apr 15
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• Nooksack River, the source of B.C. and Washington flooding fears, to get prevention new plan

  November's catastrophic floods displaced an estimated 500 people in Washington and about 14,000 people in southern British Columbia.

  Environment

  Mar 15
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• ‘Do your homework’: B.C. couple stranded in U.S., unable to find a rapid COVID-19 test

  April Lewis and her partner Martin knew they needed a negative rapid test result to come back to Canada, but had no idea how tricky it would be to find one.

  Health

  Mar 14