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City of Kent Urges Residents to Prepare Their Homes for Emergencies
The City of Kent is reminding residents of the importance of being ready to shelter in place during emergencies. In a recent public advisory,...
Peaceful Downtown March Followed by Evening Unrest in South Waterfront; One...
Portland, Ore. — November 23, 2025 — A scheduled demonstration in Downtown Portland remained peaceful Saturday, while later protest activity in the South Waterfront...
TSA Prepares for Record Holiday Travel, Expecting More Than 3 Million...
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it is entering a “golden age of travel” as agency officials prepare for what may be one of...
Washington Ranked 5th Most Expensive State to Retire, Group Warns of...
Retiring in Washington state comes with a steep price tag, according to new research from NetCredit. The study places Washington as the fifth most...
Washington Huskies Dominate Bruins 48–14 at the Rose Bowl
The Washington Huskies closed out their Rose Bowl appearance in commanding fashion, securing a decisive 48–14 victory over the UCLA Bruins. The win capped...
Seattle Encourages Residents to Shop Small This Holiday Season
Seattle, WA — As the holiday season approaches, the City of Seattle is encouraging residents to support local shops and restaurants for Small Business...
Seattle Fire Department Conducting Live-Fire Training in Wallingford Nov. 24–25
Seattle, WA — The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) is conducting live-fire training exercises this weekend at a vacant home located at 3502 Meridian Ave....
Tacoma Police Launch Homicide Investigation After Death of 2-Year-Old Boy
Tacoma, Washington — Authorities have opened a homicide investigation following the tragic death of a 2-year-old boy who was found unresponsive on November 13,...
Auburn Parks to Host Festive “Breakfast With Santa” Event on December...
Auburn, WA — Families in Auburn will have the chance to kick off the holiday season with a festive treat as Auburn Parks, Arts...
Renton Police Conclude Dungeons & Dragons Club After Successful Campaign
Renton, WA — The Renton Police Department has wrapped up its latest community-building initiative—an in-house Dungeons & Dragons club that brought officers, city staff,...
Detectives Arrest Teen in Ballard Bridge Graffiti and Assault Case
Seattle, WA — Seattle police detectives have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with a graffiti incident and the assault of an 80-year-old man...
Historic November Snowstorm Remembered 40 Years Later
Seattle, WA — November 22, 2025
Seattle residents and weather enthusiasts are looking back today at one of the most powerful early-season snowstorms in the...
Seattle Police Arrest “High Utilizer Initiative” Offender in Chinatown–International District
SEATTLE — Seattle police arrested a 30-year-old man identified as a “High Utilizer Initiative” offender after witnessing him openly using fentanyl in the Chinatown–International...
Kent Police Urge Holiday Safety, Planning to Prevent DUI Crashes
KENT, Wash. — With Thanksgiving marking the start of a month-long holiday season, the Kent Police Department is warning residents about a sharp annual...
WA’s new resident portal promises easier access to state services
by Paul W. Taylor, Washington State Standard
November 22, 2025
For Washington residents, getting help from state government could soon become easier and more secure, thanks...
Toll could be nearly $1M from vandalism in Washington state Capitol
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
November 21, 2025
Damage at the Washington state Capitol from vandalism last month could cost nearly $1 million.
New estimates released...
Man Arrested With Fentanyl After High-Speed Pursuit in Stolen Truck Tracked...
Seattle, WA — Seattle police arrested a 31-year-old convicted felon Tuesday afternoon after he fled officers in a stolen truck, triggering an air-assisted pursuit...
DEA Seattle Seizes 3.4 Million Lethal Doses of Fentanyl, Over 50...
Seattle, WA — The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Seattle Field Division announced a major series of operations that resulted in the seizure of an estimated...
WA Legislature to consider requiring union talks over government use of...
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
November 20, 2025
Washington state lawmakers next year are set to again discuss whether public sector unions can bargain over...
Two WA state representatives will open district office in Okanogan County
by Monica Carrillo-Casas, Washington State Standard
November 21, 2025
Representatives from northeast Washington’s 7th Legislative District are opening a district office in Tonasket next week.
Reps. Hunter...
It’s an ace. Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
November 19, 2025
Washington served up a new license plate Wednesday, honoring the state sport of pickleball.
In the works for...
Man Arrested With Fentanyl After Eluding Police in Stolen Truck
Seattle police arrested a 31-year-old convicted felon Tuesday afternoon after he led officers on a dangerous pursuit in a stolen truck and was later...
Kentwood Civics Students Surprise Kent Police Department with Doughnut Delivery
The Kent Police Department received a sweet surprise during a recent visit from Kentwood High School civics students, who stopped by the station as...
Kent Police and Valley SWAT Arrest Suspect in 2021 Kent Homicide...
The Kent Police Department has announced a major breakthrough in a long-running homicide investigation, confirming the arrest of a suspect connected to the 2021...
Two New Kent Police Officers Graduate from Criminal Justice Training Commission
The Kent Police Department has welcomed two newly graduated officers, both of whom share a special local connection—they are Kentridge High School alumni.
The department...
SR 99 Tunnel in Seattle Closed in Both Directions Following Power...
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has announced the full closure of the SR 99 tunnel in Seattle after a power outage impacted...
Seattle Mariners Launch Exclusive “50 Seasons” Merchandise Collection
The Seattle Mariners Team Store has unveiled the brand-new 50 Seasons Collection, celebrating the franchise’s milestone anniversary with a fresh lineup of apparel and...
Seattle Mariners Announce 2026 Single-Game Ticket Release Dates
The Seattle Mariners have officially revealed the release schedule for their highly anticipated 2026 single-game tickets, giving fans an early chance to secure seats...
Downbeat outlook persists in WA’s final budget forecast of the year
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
November 18, 2025
Washington state budget writers got a mild dose of good news on Tuesday, but are still looking...
Kent Civil Service Commission Holds Meeting to Review Police Personnel Matters
Kent, WA — The City of Kent Civil Service Commission is scheduled to meet this evening to address a range of police personnel matters,...
