Fairfax prosecutor to testify Thursday over alleged bias toward undocumented immigrants

Thursday morning, Fairfax County's top prosecutor, Steve Descano, is slated to testify before a congressional subcommittee over alleged bias involving defendants who are in the country illegally.

4 men accused in $100,000 copper theft investigation at Inova Alexandria site

Four men are facing charges after police say they were caught stealing an estimated $100,000 worth of copper pipes from a construction site at an Inova Health System facility in Alexandria.

Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger signs bills to lower health care costs

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed health care cost-cutting bills into law Wednesday in Fairfax County, aiming to make prescription drugs and medical care more affordable across Virginia.

DC weather: Showers, thunderstorms possible Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected Wednesday afternoon and into the evening across the D.C. region.

FCPS budget hearing focuses on closing $28 million gap

Fairfax County Public Schools is working to close a $28 million budget gap for the next fiscal year.

Loudoun sheriff investigating alleged bathroom recording at Freedom High School

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations of unlawful recording involving juveniles at Freedom High School, according to county officials.

Virginia surgeon helps Texas deputy sheriff recover from career-ending injury

Texas sheriff’s deputy Tim Putney is in Washington with his wife Chelsea for National Police Week, sharing his recovery story after a serious on-the-job injury nearly ended his career.

Virginia AG files emergency appeal to US Supreme Court on maps

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones filed an emergency request with the U.S. Supreme Court after Virginia’s high court blocked a statewide redistricting referendum.

DC weather: Chance of showers, cooler temperatures Monday

Lingering showers and cooler temperatures in the low 60s will start the week across the Washington, D.C. region on Monday.

Police ID man fatally shot by officers after Arlington 7-Eleven barricade

Authorities have identified the man shot and killed by officers after they say he barricaded himself inside an Arlington 7‑Eleven while armed.

Police shoot suspect after barricade at Arlington 7-Eleven

Arlington police officers shot a suspect while trying to take him into custody after a standoff at a 7-Eleven Friday night.

Canvas cyberattack leaves many DC-area school systems without service

A cyberattack on the Canvas learning management system left thousands of schools and universities offline Thursday, disrupting access to grades, assignments, course materials and lecture videos as students prepared for finals.

School lockdowns lifted in Arlington after phone threats, police say

A middle school and an elementary school in Arlington were briefly placed on lockdown Friday after they received telephone threats, authorities said.

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redistricting plan

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.