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Felons Arrested in South Lake Union After Police Find Stolen Car...
Seattle police arrested a 31-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man after discovering them inside a stolen vehicle at a storage facility in the South...
Deaths on Washington roads drop again
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 19, 2026
In an encouraging sign for road safety, traffic deaths in Washington fell significantly for the second year...
More sunshine coming to WA government with Capitol skylight restoration
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 19, 2026
Let there be light.
When Washington state lawmakers return to Olympia for the 2027 legislative session, natural light...
Federal judge rebuffs bid to toss WA legislative maps
by Jerry Cornfield and Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard
May 18, 2026
A federal judge has rejected a request to ditch political maps for Washington’s Legislature...
Theo Angelis sworn in as WA Supreme Court justice
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 18, 2026
Theo Angelis is Washington’s newest state Supreme Court justice.
While he has been on the court for about...
Multiple Road Projects Expected to Slow Traffic in Renton This Week
The City of Renton has announced traffic impacts across several major roads from May 18 through May 22, 2026, as crews continue infrastructure and...
WA lawmaker stares down ethics charges ahead of rare public hearing
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
May 18, 2026
For more than a year, Rep. Tarra Simmons has been dogged by allegations she improperly used her...
Judge rejects lawsuit against rewrite of WA parental rights law
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 15, 2026
A Washington judge on Friday sided with the state as he turned back a lawsuit seeking to...
Kent Police Department Celebrates National Police Week with Community Support
The Kent Police Department shared heartfelt appreciation during National Police Week, thanking local residents and businesses for showing support to officers and staff. According...
Food stamp enrollment drops in WA as immigrants exit program
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 15, 2026
Food stamp enrollment in Washington state fell sharply between last summer and early this year amid federal...
WA gets $538M in delayed COVID-era payments from FEMA
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 14, 2026
The federal government announced Wednesday it’s reimbursing the Washington state health department $263 million for costs responding...
Federal judge asked to ditch WA legislative district maps
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
May 14, 2026
A federal judge is weighing whether to toss redrawn political maps for Washington’s Legislature that he approved...
Costs tied to Iran war add to WA farm woes
by Donna Gordon Blankinship, Washington State Standard
May 13, 2026
It’s going to be another tough year for Washington farmers, who were already facing record-low worldwide...
Hopes of World Cup tourist boom feeling shaky in Seattle
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 13, 2026
Last year, FIFA President Gianni Infantino likened this year’s World Cup to “104 Super Bowls.”
With the soccer...
Westlake Park to Celebrate Grand Reopening on May 28 in Downtown...
Seattle Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Seattle Parks Foundation, will host a grand reopening celebration for Westlake Park on Thursday, May 28,...
Teen Arrested After Crash of Stolen Car Linked via Bluetooth in...
Seattle police arrested a 15-year-old boy in South Seattle after a stolen vehicle was crashed into a residential yard following a brief hit-and-run incident.
On...
Kent Police Department Promotes Commander L. Meyer
The Kent Police Department has announced the promotion of former Sergeant L. Meyer to the rank of Commander, recognizing his years of dedicated service...
Bellevue Police Open Registration for 2026 Summer Youth Camp
The Bellevue Police Department has officially opened registration for its 4th Annual Summer Youth Camp, offering middle school and high school students an exciting...
Kent Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on West Hill
Authorities in Kent are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday evening on the city’s West Hill.
According to the Kent Police Department, officers responded...
Mobile Disaster Assistance Center Coming to Auburn This Weekend
Residents in Auburn will have access to in-person disaster recovery support this weekend as King County Government hosts a Mobile Disaster Assistance Center on...
Fundraising effort saves patch of state-managed forest in western WA from...
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
May 12, 2026
Environmental activists have raised the $32,000 needed to spare the trees surrounding a campground on the northern...
More legislative races to watch this year in WA
by Jake Goldstein-Street and Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
May 12, 2026
This is the second installment providing an initial look at this year’s legislative races....
Traffic Advisory: Westbound Lane and Sidewalk Closure on Canyon Dr for...
A westbound curb lane and sidewalk closure will be in effect on Canyon Drive west of 94th Avenue South from May 12 through May...
WA Supreme Court races shape up as income tax case looms
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 11, 2026
State Supreme Court races often pass by without much attention as incumbent justices sail to reelection.
It’ll be...
Armed Robbery Reported at South Seattle Convenience Store
Seattle police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early morning at a convenience store in the 1600 block of SW Holden Street.
According to...
Kent Gurdwara Sahib to Host Special Commemoration Program on May 17
The Sikh community in Kent, Washington, is set to gather for a special religious and historical event at Gurdwara Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib...
Arrest Made in South Seattle Encampment Homicide Case
Seattle police have arrested a 46-year-old man in connection with a homicide that occurred on May 7 in a tent encampment near Cheasty Boulevard...
Police Investigate Shooting in Seattle’s Bitter Lake Neighborhood
Seattle police are investigating a shooting that left a 39-year-old man injured in the Bitter Lake area on Tuesday evening.
At approximately 5:30 p.m., officers...
Traffic Advisory Issued for SE 240th St Lane Closure on May...
A temporary lane closure will impact drivers traveling westbound on SE 240th Street between 110th Avenue SE and 108th Avenue SE on May 12,...
Bellevue Police Investigate Late-Night Shooting, No Injuries Reported
Bellevue, WA: Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred late Friday evening in Bellevue. According to the Bellevue Police Department, officers were dispatched at...
