Washington d.c. articles
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Washington, D.C., is a test case for phasing out the tipped minimum wage
“Now, it is leaner crews,” says one restaurant server, but a more stable income. Other states our watching how it plays out in the capital.
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250 new cherry trees coming to Washington, D.C., from Japan
The country of Japan is giving the United States 250 new cherry trees, which will replace the hundreds that will be destroyed this summer in Washington, D.C., as part of a construction project around the Tidal Basin. The gift was announced by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday, April 10, during an official visit and state dinner at the White House, reported the Associated Press. The 250 trees are representative of the U.S.'s 250th anniversary in 2026 as well, said President Joe...
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Kansas soldiers deploy to Washington D.C. area from Forbes Field
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Deploying Kansas National Guard soldiers took part in a special departure ceremony Sunday at Forbes Field in Topeka. Soldiers of the Kansas National Guard’s Company A and Company D, 1st Battalion and 108th Aviation Regiment were recognized for their hard work and training. The soldiers will be deploying in support of aviation operations []