Ban extended on helicopter route involved in deadly D.C. midair collision after NTSB warns of "serious safety risk"
After deadly midair collision over Potomac, NTSB wants helicopter ban near D.C.’s Reagan Airport
The NTSB wants to severely restrict helicopter traffic near Ronald Reagan National Airport, officials said Tuesday, in the wake of a catastrophic midair collision that killed 67 people.
New details in D.C. midair collision, NTSB recommends new safety protocols
Senators want US Army to detail failure to use key safety system in helicopter flights
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Two senators asked the U.S. Army to explain why it routinely failed to use a key safety system during helicopter training flights after a deadly collision in January between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet killed 67 people.
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'There's a serious safety issue,' investigators say following DCA midair collision
The January midair collision with the Army helicopter happened as the American Airlines jet was about to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. All 67 people on both aircraft died.
NTSB Calls for Ban on Certain Helicopter Traffic Near DC's Reagan Airport
Helicopter Restrictions to Stay in Place at Reagan National Airport, Following Crash
NTSB recommends ban on certain helicopter flights near National Airport
The National Transportation Safety Board said the separation between helicopters and jets in the area was insufficient and increased the “chances of a midair collision.”
Mass layoffs at Veterans Affairs could begin in June. How would they affect Washington?
Reuters reported mass layoffs at the Department of Veterans Affairs could begin as early as June. How would cuts affect Washington state's veterans?
Baumgartner invites teacher to Trump’s address to Congress, while Cantwell’s guest highlights research cuts; Murray to skip speech
While President Donald Trump will surely use his address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday to tout his administration’s actions and plans for the future, two Washington lawmakers are making their own statements by inviting special guests to attend the customary speech.
Mass firings at USFS and USDA spark wildfire risk concerns in Washington state
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, alongside other Washington state lawmakers, expressed concerns over the recent mass firings of USFS and USDA employees.
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Washington State leaders comment on Trump's imposed tariffs
WASHINGTON STATE - Senator Maria Cantwell addressed the Senate last week to discuss the potential impacts of tariffs on Washington state and its residents.
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Long-term consequences of funding reduction to Medicaid are unclear
The local impact of a Republican-led proposal to potentially cut Medicaid remains unclear, as some of Clark County’s largest health care providers are still unsure of the long-term consequences.
Ted Cruz's 5G push risks interference with military operations, experts warn
At the end of President Donald Trump's first term, his administration auctioned off a swath of government radio frequencies to help companies like AT&T and Verizon build out their 5G networks. Chaos ensued,
US senator presses Pentagon to use key safety system in DC-area helicopter flights
The top Senate Democrat on the committee overseeing aviation challenged the Pentagon on Friday to justify not using a key safety system on routine military helicopter flights in the U.S. capital region following a deadly accident.