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As Washington gets an income tax, the fight to overturn it...
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
March 28, 2026
Come Monday, Washington is expected to have a state income tax on the books for the first...
Third round of ‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands to Washington’s state...
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
March 28, 2026
Thousands of people gathered at the Washington state capitol on Saturday for the “No Kings” protest, a...
New WA law drops barriers for homeless shelters, permanent supportive housing
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 27, 2026
EVERETT — A new Washington state law will require local governments to allow housing for people experiencing...
Auburn School District Hiring Marshallese Interpreters to Support Community
Auburn, WA: The Auburn School District has announced an opportunity for Marshallese interpreters to join its team, aiming to strengthen communication between schools and...
Taxiway B Safety Improvements Planned at Boeing Field
King County International Airport–Boeing Field (KCIA) is moving forward with a major safety improvement project in collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to...
Advisory for Seattle Center Visitors This Saturday
Visitors heading to Seattle Center this Saturday should be aware of a planned protest expected to begin at Cal Anderson Park around 12 PM....
Workforce Discovery Lab Summer Program 2026 Announced!
The Success Foundation is excited to launch the 2026 Workforce Discovery Lab, a FREE two-week summer program designed for high school students to explore...
King County Encourages Safe Disposal of Expired Medications on April 4
Residents of Washington, including those in King County, are being encouraged to safely dispose of expired or unwanted medications through the Washington Safe Medication...
Spacesuit Design Contest Workshops to Be Held at Museum of Flight...
Creative minds interested in aerospace and design have an opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops at the Museum of Flight in Seattle as part...
Tukwila Opens Applications for 2026 City of Opportunity Scholarship Program
The City of Tukwila has announced that applications are now open for its 2026 City of Opportunity Scholarship Program, offering financial assistance to residents...
Tukwila Launches 2026 Earth Day Art, Photo, and Video Contest for...
Tukwila students are invited to showcase their creativity and environmental awareness through the Project Recycle Right: 2026 Earth Day Art, Photo, and Video Contest,...
Tukwila Mayor to Host 2026 State of the City Address with...
Tukwila Mayor has invited residents to attend the second annual State of the City address on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the Foster High...
Voices of Tukwila All City Choir Invites Community Singers for 2026...
Tukwila is inviting community members of all ages and experience levels to join the Voices of Tukwila All City Choir as it prepares for...
Kent Knights Host Free Cheer Clinic for Youth at Kent-Meridian High...
Kent residents are invited to take part in a fun and energetic community event as the Kent Knights host a free cheer clinic on...
Renton Launches 7-Week CERT Program to Strengthen Community Emergency Preparedness
Renton is inviting residents to take an active role in community safety through its upcoming 7-week Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training series, designed...
Renton Proclaims Women’s History Month, Honoring Leadership and Community Impact
The city of Renton has officially recognized March as Women’s History Month, celebrating the vital contributions of women in shaping history, culture, and community....
Spring Salon Community Concert Showcases Young Talent at Benaroya Hall
A vibrant celebration of young musical talent is set to take center stage as Key to Change hosts its annual Spring Salon Community Concert...
More Democratic legislative staff seek to unionize in Washington
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
March 27, 2026
Another group of Democratic staff in the Washington Legislature wants to unionize.
Roughly 20 employees who handle policy...
New WA law drops barriers for homeless shelters, permanent supportive housing
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 27, 2026
EVERETT — A new Washington state law will require local governments to allow housing for people experiencing...
Southbound Lane Closure Scheduled at 4th Ave S and W Gowe...
Drivers in the area of 4th Ave S and W Gowe St should prepare for a temporary traffic disruption beginning March 30 through April...
Renton Police to Host Family-Friendly Safety Fest 2026
Renton, WA — The Renton Police Department has announced it will host its annual Safety Fest 2026 this Saturday, March 28, at the Renton...
WA’s status solidifies as one of the most expensive places in...
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
March 26, 2026
In the past decade, Washington has become one of the most expensive states to live in.
Drawing from...
Washington’s gender wage gap is widening, study finds
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
March 26, 2026
The wage gap between men and women in Washington is the second widest in the country.
An analysis...
Bellevue Police Announce Officer Testing Opportunity at City Hall
Bellevue, WA — The Bellevue Police Department is inviting aspiring law enforcement candidates to take the next step toward becoming police officers by participating...
Rainier Avenue Upgrade Nears Completion in Renton
Renton, WA — The City of Renton has announced that Phase 4 of the Rainier Avenue South improvement project has reached substantial completion, marking...
Feds launch probe into Washington program to redress housing discrimination
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 25, 2026
Washington’s program offering no-interest home loans to residents harmed by historical discrimination has landed in the Trump...
Homicide Investigation Underway in Capitol Hill Apartment
Seattle Police Department detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred in the Capitol Hill neighborhood on Monday afternoon.
Officers responded around 4:10 p.m. on March...
NBA vote clears way for expansion to Seattle
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 25, 2026
After nearly a generation of heartache, the NBA is on the precipice of returning to Seattle.
The league’s...
Ferguson signs law to undo WA estate tax increase enacted last...
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
March 24, 2026
Washington will soon end its reign as the state with the nation’s highest estate tax.
Gov. Bob Ferguson...
Amazon and Walmart fined for selling banned refrigerant in WA
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
March 24, 2026
Retail giants Amazon and Walmart are collectively facing over a million dollars in environmental fines from Washington...
