Scooter-riding, Ankle-monitored 18-Year-Old Arrested in Three Northwest Sexual Abuse Incidents
Police say the suspect approached victims, made unwanted sexual contact and fled in three incidents on October 16 in Northwest Washington.
Trump Arch Could Break Ground November 5 as Opponents Seek Court Order
Federal officials say work on a proposed 250-foot arch near Arlington Memorial Bridge could begin November 5 if final approvals are granted, prompting a new request for a court injunction.
Smoking Materials Spark Alexandria Apartment Fire, Leaving 14 Units Uninhabitable
Alexandria fire investigators traced Sunday's South Pickett Street blaze to smoking materials discarded in a balcony planter. Fourteen apartments are uninhabitable.
National Guard Member Wounded in Shooting on Capitol Hill; Suspected Gunman Also Hurt
A National Guard member and a suspected gunman were hospitalized after troops encountered gunfire while intervening in a late-night fight on Eighth Street SE, police said.
Union Station Rail Shutdown Begins Tonight, Disrupting Virginia Trains for Nine Days
Amtrak will close a critical junction south of Union Station after Friday service, disrupting Virginia-bound intercity trains and next week's VRE commute.
Army Presents Final Design Plans for Return of Confederate Memorial to Arlington Cemetery
Army cemetery officials presented final design plans for returning a Confederate memorial to Arlington National Cemetery, where the sculpture is expected to be reinstalled in 2027.
Lawmakers Urge FAA to Pause AI Flight-Management Trial in Washington Airspace
More than two dozen lawmakers are asking the FAA to suspend an AI-assisted air traffic planning pilot around Washington pending safety and training details.
One Dead, Six Injured in Early-Morning House Fire in Northwest Washington
A man died and six others, including three children, were hospitalized after a predawn fire on Geranium Street NW. Investigators have not announced a cause.
Park Service Begins Removing Trees at East Potomac Golf Links Amid Redesign Dispute
Crews began a new phase of tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links, where the National Park Service says as many as 529 trees may be removed amid litigation over a proposed
Sunday Storm Threat Brings Flood Watch, Tornado Risk to Washington Region
A new National Weather Service outlook warns of possible damaging wind gusts and brief tornadoes Sunday, with a flood watch in parts of Northern Virginia.