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Woman Arrested After Witnesses Report Her Blowing Drug Smoke Into Infant’s...
SEATTLE, Wash. — A 39-year-old woman was arrested Sunday evening after witnesses told police they saw her blowing drug smoke into an infant’s face...
With federal penalties looming, WA looks to curb food stamp payment...
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
October 7, 2025
States that routinely overpay or underpay food stamp recipients could now lose hundreds of millions of dollars...
Three Arrested for Armed Robbery and Kidnapping in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District
Seattle, WA – October 2, 2025 – Three suspects were arrested early Thursday morning after allegedly committing an armed robbery and kidnapping in Seattle’s...
Seattle Police Arrest Repeat Offender After Foot Chase in Capitol Hill
Seattle police arrested a 33-year-old man Tuesday night after he attempted to flee from officers in Capitol Hill — a move consistent with his...
Woman Shot After Using ATM in Renton, Police Investigating
Renton, WA – October 4, 2025 — A 57-year-old woman was shot in the neck area after using an ATM in Renton on Friday...
Renton Police Searching for Suspect After ATM Shooting
Renton, WA – Officers are searching for a suspect following a shooting Friday evening in the 300 block of Burnett Ave S. The incident...
USPS Postal Worker Shot in Everett; Suspect in Custody
Everett, WA — Everett Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday afternoon at the West Mall Place Apartments.
According to police, officers responded to...
WA Legislature’s housing leaders outline vision for 2026
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
October 3, 2025
BELLEVUE — Permanent supportive housing, eviction workarounds and financing for rural homes are among the topics Washington...
Trump cancels blue-state projects, trolls Dems on social media as shutdown...
by Jennifer Shutt, Washington State Standard
October 3, 2025
WASHINGTON — Trump administration officials on Friday defended the decision to cancel federal projects in regions of...
Seattle Police Arrest Man With History of Fleeing Officers After Another...
Seattle police arrested a 33-year-old man Tuesday evening in Capitol Hill after he once again attempted to flee from officers during an investigation into...
Kent Police Nab Burglary Suspect After Rooftop Standoff
Kent police officers, with help from parishioners and firefighters, arrested a burglary suspect Sunday after he tried to hide on the roof of a...
Wildland firefighters risk dangerous smoke exposure even with new mask guidance
by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State Standard
October 3, 2025
The reversal of a decades-old U.S. Forest Service policy means that federal wildland firefighters can now mask...
Trump Administration Pulls $1 Billion From Washington State Energy Projects, Hydrogen...
The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub has lost a major source of funding after the Trump administration canceled a $1 billion federal investment intended to...
More money needed for fight against two invasive bugs, WA agriculture...
by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State Standard
October 2, 2025
Washington’s agriculture department is seeking more than $13 million to deal with a pair of invasive insects...
Whatcom Council eyes closing legal loophole that hid $225K payout
By Isaac Stone Simonelli
Oct 1, 2025
This article originally appeared in the Cascadia Daily News.
The Whatcom County Council introduced an amendment on Tuesday night to...
Immigration Hearing Scheduled: Spotlight on Justice and Fairness
NorthwestNews has learned that the case of Mr. Harjinder is scheduled for an upcoming immigration court hearing. The proceedings will be closely watched...
USCIS Announces Results of Operation Twin Shield, a Major Immigration Fraud...
MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), in coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),...
DHS Streamlines Filing Process for Agricultural Workers
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule, effective Oct. 2, 2025, to simplify and modernize the filing process for...
Steffanie Fain Set to Launch General Election Campaign with District 5...
SeaTac, WA — This Sunday, September 28th, Steffanie Fain will officially launch her general election campaign for King County Council District 5 with a...
Community Distributes U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence Booklets at Bothell...
Bothell, WA – September 28, 2025 — In honor of Constitution Day, members of the local community gathered at the Bothell Gurdwara Sahib to...
Utilities and telecoms turn to WA lawmakers for help as copper...
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
September 30, 2025
A public utility in Mason County has started labeling its power poles hoisting fiber-optic cables so thieves...
Employee shot and killed at WA’s Eastern State Hospital
by Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard
September 27, 2025
A gunman shot and killed an employee at Eastern State Hospital early Saturday morning, according to the...
Trump Administration Announces 100% Tariff on Imported Pharmaceutical Products Without U.S....
Washington, D.C. – September 28, 2025
The White House announced on Sunday that beginning October 1, 2025, the U.S. government will impose a 100% tariff...
Multistate Coalition, Including Washington, Wins Court Ruling to Protect Billions in...
September 25, 2025 — Washington, D.C. — A federal judge has ruled in favor of Washington and a coalition of 21 states, blocking a...
Gov. Ferguson Launches FAFSA Completion Campaign at Renton High School
RENTON, Wash. — Gov. Bob Ferguson kicked off a new statewide push Saturday to boost completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid...
Trump to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon, vows ‘Full Force’
by Jacob Fischler, Washington State Standard
September 27, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. — President Donald Trump said Saturday morning he will send troops to Portland, attempting an...
Government Shutdown Sparks Outrage as Health Care Becomes a Political Battleground
Washington, D.C. – Tensions in Washington reached a boiling point this week as the federal government faces a shutdown amid a partisan standoff over...
Budget Showdown Intensifies as Trump, GOP Clash with Democrats Over Healthcare...
Washington, D.C. A looming government shutdown has escalated into a heated political standoff after former President Donald Trump canceled a planned budget meeting with Democratic...
Budget Standoff Escalates as Trump Cancels Meeting with Democratic Leadership
Washington, D.C. Tensions in Washington have deepened as former President Donald Trump canceled a scheduled budget meeting with Democratic leaders, intensifying fears of a potential...
A federal government shutdown is nearing. Here’s a guide for what...
by Jennifer Shutt, Ashley Murray, Jacob Fischler, Ariana Figueroa and Shauneen Miranda, Washington State Standard
September 26, 2025
WASHINGTON — Congress’ failure to pass a short-term...
