As a young nation, Americans drank far more than they do today, starting in the morning with an “eye opener” and finishing the day with a “nightcap.” ...

In 1782, as the Revolutionary War was winding down and peace talks were happening in Paris, Gen. George Washington came up ...

The U.S. Postal Service will retain local mail processing operations at the Missoula facility.This decision comes after USPS ...

A federal judge will on Friday consider a request to further block President Donald Trump ’s administration from freezing ...

Mount Washington’s a fun magnet for an all-around mountain man like Intervale’s Marc Saucier. He’s retired, first skiing ...

See 11 of the week’s most interesting images from around the world, as selected by Washington Post photo editors.

MAGA supporter and U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) received the "total endorsement" of President Donald Trump on Thursday if the congressman decides to run for Governor of Florida in 2026 -- to replac ...

About half a dozen employees at each of Washington’s three national parks are believed to have been laid off as part of the ...

By this time last year, Mt. Rainier started using timed entry for park visitors to avoid overcrowding. Here’s what to know ...

A long-term planned closure of a major public transportation artery goes into effect this weekend, and commuters between the ...

The U.S. Supreme Court says people left waiting for months on their unemployment claims during the coronavirus pandemic in Alabama must be able to sue the state over the delay.

More than 1,000 feet of light-rail track, roadway, and overhead electric lines will be replaced in the tunnel, which PRT officials said will improve the system’s safety, reliability, and efficiency ...