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Hundreds of structures damaged as firefighters battle to contain 15 major wildfires amid extreme heat and drought

Some residents returned to devastated neighborhoods in eastern Washington state to find their homes leveled by wildfires that erupted across a parched landscape over the weekend, covering yards in charred debris. In some cases, only chimneys were left standing

Washington Dulles International Airport is set for one of the largest airport redevelopment programmes in the United States, with a more than $20 billion investment to replace ageing concourses, expand rail connections, retire the airport’s iconic mobile lounges, and create a modern international gateway for the US capital

Authorities say about 5,000 homes have been evacuated and about 600 homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed by wildfires that remained uncontained Sunday in eastern Washington state

Wildfires in and around Spokane have stretched ability of federal and local agencies to fight blazes

The yen held steady on Tuesday, ahead of a parliament vote in Japan later in the day. Alan Schein Photography | The Image Bank | Getty Images

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, United Airlines and the U.S. Department of Transportation today announced a landmark transformation for Washington Dulles International Airport with a capital investment program of more than $20 billion. The project will transform the airport over the next decade into a modern, world-class gateway reflecting the importance and global reach of…

DVIDS – News – Washington National Guard Advances Counter-Drone Capabilities with New Technology

July 28, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT / Updated July 28, 2026, 3:16 PM EDT By Scott Wong and Frank Thorp V

U.S. News & World Report released their “Best States” rankings for 2026 this week, and Washington ranked ninth overall. The state moved up slightly after being ranked 10th in 2025 and eighth in 2024