Katie Daviscourt
Katie Daviscourt is a Seattle-based correspondent. Twitter: @KatieDaviscourt
California oil refinery to shut down to comply with Gavin Newsom's anti-fossil fuel regulations
The refinery, built more than 100 years ago, consists of two facilities operated by more than 600 employees and 300 contractors, all of whom will be impacted by the closure.
Oklahoma parents, teachers sue schools to keep teaching about Christianity out of curriculum
"As parents, my husband and I have sole responsibility to decide how and when our children learn about the Bible and religious teachings," said Erika Wright, one of the plaintiffs who has two school-aged children.
DC teen girl tells judge she and her friends 'were bored' before beating disabled 64-year-old man to death
She testified that she and her friends were looking for something to do after leaving a DC skate park. That's when she suggested they "find someone to beat up."
Melania's memoir hits #1 on New York Times bestseller list
The memoir dives into her journey from childhood to the White House, sharing personal experiences that forever changed the course of her life.
Judge rules lawsuit accusing San Francisco of enabling drug use, crime can proceed
The complaint alleges that San Francisco city and county lawmakers created a lawless living environment by enabling drug addicts and dealers to come to the area by providing housing, free drug paraphernalia, and street-based support.
Meta employees busted in undercover sting admit company censors, demotes pro-Trump, conservative posts: OMG report
The employee claimed that "Meta has the right to suppress anything" and that the company mainly targets "crazy conspiracy right-wing people."
Young Democrat women would call it quits after finding out first date supports Donald Trump: Axios poll
The poll shows a gender gap, with more women on the left believing a difference in political views would be a dealbreaker.
Trump makes a play for the female vote at women's-only town hall in battleground Georgia, vows to make communities safer to raise families
The all-female audience seemed to agree on one thing: they were better off when Trump was president.
San Francisco to shutter 9% public schools amid drug, crime crisis, declining enrollment
The 50,000-student school district must reduce $113 million in costs by the end of 2025-2026.
Netflix features convicted stalker as expert in documentary on California's Zodiac killer
Tom Voigt, of Columbia City, Oregon, has been tapped to offer his so-called expertise after developing an obsession with the Zodiac Killer, where he has run a decades-long blog working to uncover the murderer's identity.
Six children aged 11-14 arrested for armed robberies, crashes on interstate highway: Minneapolis police
Several of the minors had multiple priors and were known to law enforcement.
Trump won't golf until after election following Florida assassination attempt after feds say they can't protect him on the course
Federal agents told the 2024 GOP nominee that they couldn't ensure his safety to a degree they were comfortable with if he continued to play the game.
Man accused of kidnapping, raping women, keeping them as 'sex slaves' faces trial in Oregon as jury gets first look at makeshift 'prison' door
Negasi Zuberi, 30, faces several felony charges for allegedly kidnapping two female victims in 2023 with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.
Mississippi working with ICE to deport illegal immigrants charged with violent crimes, child exploitation
The district attorney touted the partnership as a cost-cutting solution for taxpayers who should not have to pay for illegal immigrants' jail stints
Chicago Dem prosecutor declines to prosecute Biden-Harris Columbian parolee over shooting death of 17-year-old girl
Juan David Ramirez-Olivo, 19, is a repeat offender with a violent criminal record.
