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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...
U.S. to Revoke Passports Over Unpaid Child Support
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of State has announced a strict enforcement measure targeting individuals with significant unpaid child support, warning that their...
Rajasthan Foundation Expands to U.S. with First Office Announcement in Seattle
In a significant milestone for the Indian diaspora in the Pacific Northwest, the Rajasthan Foundation announced the establishment of its first official office in...
Shooting Under Investigation in South Seattle
Seattle, WA — Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday morning in South Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood following a reported altercation.
At approximately 10:54...
Legislative races to watch as Washington’s election season revs up
by Bill Lucia and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 8, 2026
This is the first of two installments providing an initial look at this year’s...
Kent Community Services Releases Official Public Bulletin Update
Dear Kent Residents,
As we welcome the month of May, I encourage everyone in our community to get outside, stay connected, and take part in...
Special Religious & Cultural Program at Gurdwara Sri Guru Teg Bahadur...
Gurdwara Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib has invited the sangat and local community to attend a special religious and cultural program on Sunday, May...
Vancouver Proclaims April 2026 as Sikh Heritage Month
A proud moment for the Sikh community was celebrated as Gurdeep Bains, Kamal Bains, and Harbhajan Gohtra attended the proclamation ceremony in Vancouver recognizing...
Join the Seattle Thunderbolts Cricket Academy Summer Camp 2026
Vijay Beniwal as the owner of Seattle Thunderbolts Cricket Academy, I’m excited to invite boys and girls across our community to join our Summer...
Let’s Go Washington prepares to gather signatures for income tax repeal...
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 8, 2026
The conservative political committee Let’s Go Washington plans to soon begin gathering signatures as part of its...
Negotiations threaten Premera coverage for over 100K MultiCare patients in WA
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 8, 2026
Starting in June, Washingtonians on Premera Blue Cross insurance may no longer pay in-network rates at MultiCare...
Detectives Investigate Death at South Seattle Encampment
Seattle, WA — Seattle police detectives are investigating the death of a man found inside a tent encampment in South Seattle on Wednesday morning.
Just...
Teen Arrested After Knife Attack at Seattle’s Hing Hay Park
Seattle, WA — Seattle police arrested an 18-year-old man on Tuesday afternoon after he allegedly attacked a woman and attempted to stab multiple people...
In wake of Supreme Court ruling, WA Democrats weigh congressional redistricting...
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
May 7, 2026
Washington state Democrats are wrestling with whether to join the redistricting battles unfolding across the country.
There’s no...
Washington looking for solutions to looming water challenges
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 6, 2026
WOODINVILLE — For four straight years, at least parts of Washington have been in a drought, as...
