Why Are Washington’s Gas Prices the Nation’s Highest?
Gas prices in Washington have spiked in the past few months, reaching the highest in the country with an average of $4.35. This surpasses the national average of $2.98 a …
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The Death of Mexico’s Most Powerful Leader | Who Is The Drug Kingpin Known As “El Mencho”?
Deaths, charred landmarks, burned cars and damaged buildings. Federal troops stand guard outside the General Prosecutor’s headquarters in Mexico City. In the past three days, the usually peaceful landscape of …
Fans Call for Kurt Cobain Death Case to Be Reopened
“It’s better to burn out than to fade away,” said Neil Young on his 1979 track, “My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue).” These were the last words on …
Tips and Tricks for Fasting as a Student in Ramadan
Now that the glimmering crescent of the new moon has been sighted, Muslims around the world have begun to celebrate Ramadan. Ramadan is a special and holy month for people …
Leaders We Can Trust? The Names in the Epstein Files
The release of millions of documents from the Epstein Files earlier this year has introduced Americans to a flurry of new information, conspiracies, and viewpoints to process. Though the documents …
Katie Wilson and Her Impact on Seattle So Far
America gave its undivided attention to the national mayoral elections throughout November 2025, following closely on Zohran Mamdani’s victory over incumbent Eric Adams to establish himself as New York’s first …
Clean Energy vs. Energy Security: The Fight Over Washington’s Last Coal Plant
The future of the coal-fired power plant operated by TransAlta in Centralia has become a flashpoint in a broader national debate over energy policy. At the center of the dispute …
The Rise of Domestic Violence Cases After Sporting Events
Domestic violence remains a serious and persistent issue worldwide. According to a UK study, one in three women report experiencing domestic violence at some point in her life. The causes …
China’s Moya: A New Era of Human-like Robots
With warm skin, expressive features and human-like movement, Moya is redefining what a social robot can be. In early 2026, the Shanghai-based robotics company DroidUp unveiled Moya, one of the …
The New ‘Melania’ Documentary Is Out. What Do Critics Say?
January of 2026 presented several new events throughout the Trump administration’s second year. From raids in Venezuela to standoffs in Greenland, to the shootings and protests in Minnesota, to the …
The End of Amazon Fresh
On Tuesday, Jan. 27, shoppers heading to the three Amazon Fresh convenience stores in the Seattle area were met with locked doors and a notice informing them that the chain …
The Big, Beautiful Economy: How Has the Trump Administration Changed our Economy Thus Far?
On his campaign trail, Donald Trump made numerous promises to the American people. From fighting unemployment, to bringing factories back to American soil, to lowering the national debt, voters were …
Activism Among Us: An Interview with ICE Protestors
The Watchdog reporters interviewed multiple members of the Bellevue College community who have attended an ICE protest, although they chose to remain anonymous for their protection. The first interviewee attended …
What to Know About NATO During the Greenland Crisis
With the Trump administration’s recent efforts to acquire Greenland, Americans on every part of the political spectrum have voiced intense opinions, calling the White House’s actions anywhere between patriotic and …
Sound Transit: Seattle-Bellevue Connection Announced
After over a decade, Sound Transit has finally given a date for the opening of Light Rail service across I-90: March 28. This addition was planned for way back in …
Trump Sends Border Czar to Oversee ICE Operations in Minnesota
On Jan. 26, President Trump announced that he was deploying his border czar, Tom Homan, to Minnesota to oversee immigration enforcement operations following fatal shootings by federal agents there. Homan …
Iran’s Blackout: An Interview With An American-Iranian Woman Concerning the Plight of Her People
On Jan. 8, 2026, Iranian citizens took to the streets to protest the economic crisis caused by the severe collapse of the rial (Iranian currency). In retaliation, the Iranian government …
ICE’s Presence in Seattle: How Its Affecting Us
Although it may not seem like it, the presence of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is not a new addition to the Seattle area. Since the branch’s inception …
The Revive I-5 Project: Where to Travel Amidst the World Cup
In the 1960s, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) finished construction of the I-5, the freeway that became one of the main routes for so many people across the …
Bellevue College Announces Guaranteed Transfer Agreement with Western Washington University
As tertiary education becomes an increasingly vital asset in the American workforce, Bellevue College and Western Washington University are working to offer BC students the safest pathway to success. On …