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Building a Carving Community Inside Washington State Corrections
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1432+ words) Albert “Al” Smith, inmate at Cedar Creek Correctional Center, examines a totem pole he carved after the awakening ceremony on March 2, 2026. In total, Smith has completed 11 totem poles. Credit: AP/Jarrette Werk On an early spring afternoon, a totem pole…...
Maryland exercises its right to match an $85 million offer to keep Preakness branding rights
4+ week, 1+ day ago (332+ words) A broadcast shows staff painting the new colors of Paco Lopez and Napoleon Solo on the Pimlico weather vane after they won the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes horse race, May 16, 2026, at Laurel Park in Laurel, Md. Credit: AP/Julia Demaree…...
Washington, DC, voters cast ballots in crucial primaries as Trump reshapes the capital
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (693+ words) District of Columbia mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George walks down a street while canvassing in a Washington, neighborhood, Monday, June 15, 2026. Credit: AP/Matt Brown WASHINGTON — Voters in the nation's capital head to the polls on Tuesday to select party candidates…...
Trump looms large over upcoming primary elections in Washington, DC
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1223+ words) Robert White Jr., center, and Brooke Pinto, right, candidates for Washington D.C. delegate, participate in a forum at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Friday, May 29, 2026. Credit: AP/Gary Fields WASHINGTON — The last time Washington, D.C., residents chose a new…...
Washington RB Jordan Washington out for the remainder of spring practice due to neck injury
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (354+ words) Washington running back Jordan Washington carries the ball against UC Davis during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Seattle. Credit: AP/Lindsey Wasson SEATTLE — Washington running back Jordan Washington, who sustained a neck injury on April 4 that required…...
Washington D.C. weekend guide for March Madness fans
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (616+ words) Explore the area around Capital One Arena while you're in town for the Sweet 16 game. Credit: AP/Alex Brandon The St. John’s men’s basketball team is headed to Washington, D.C., Friday for the program’s first trip to the NCAA…...
Quarterback Byrum Brown transferring from South Florida to Auburn
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (184+ words) South Florida quarterback Byrum Brown (17) runs against Navy during the first half of a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov.15, 2025, in Annapolis, Md. Credit: AP/Gail Burton Quarterback Byrum Brown apparently is following coach Alex Golesh from South Florida to Auburn....
Heidenreich becomes Navy's all-time receiving yards leader as Midshipmen beat No. 25 South Florida
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (315+ words) ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Eli Heidenreich caught five passes for 146 yards and became Navy's all-time receiving yards leader, quarterback Braxton Woodson ran for 103 yards and two touchdowns in the fourth quarter in relief of Blake Horvath and the Midshipmen defeated No. 25 South Florida…...
Antwan Raymond runs for 240 yards in Rutger's 35-20 win over Maryland
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (280+ words) Rutgers defensive lineman Farell Gnago (90) reacts after making a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. Credit: AP/Adam Hunger PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Antwan Raymond rushed for a career-high 240 yards and Athan…...
Nationals sign Jorge Alfaro after he opts out of minor league contract
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (145+ words) San Diego Padres' Jorge Alfaro reacts after striking out during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Aug. 19, 2022, in San Diego. Credit: AP/Gregory Bull WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals agreed to a one-year contract with catcher…...