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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...
Road Closure Announced in Kent for March 25 Due to Asphalt...
The City of Kent, Ohio has issued an official road closure notice for Wilson Avenue as part of scheduled asphalt work. The closure will...
Weekly Traffic Advisory Issued for Renton: Multiple Road Impacts from March...
The City of Renton has released a traffic advisory highlighting several roadways expected to experience disruptions during the week of March 23 to March...
Kent police investigating body found in Lake Fenwick
Kent police are investigating after an adult male was found deceased in Lake Fenwick on March 23, 2026.
According to police, officers and Puget Sound...
Kent police arrest suspected drug dealer after pursuit and weapons seizure
Kent police say officers arrested a 45-year-old Kent man after a vehicle pursuit Wednesday morning near South 236th Street and Pacific Highway South. According...
New WA law nixes mortgage lender tax break to boost wildfire...
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
March 23, 2026
At the close of last year’s Washington state legislative session, a key bucket of wildfire prevention funding...
‘Blue envelopes’ seek to reduce WA traffic stop risks for neurodivergent...
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 23, 2026
Traffic stops can be anxiety-inducing encounters, especially for people with autism.
To address this, Washington is establishing a...
Environment and climate bills that passed and failed in WA’s legislative...
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
March 22, 2026
With just three more sessions scheduled before state law mandates greenhouse gas emissions in Washington be at...
Seattle Detectives Investigating Homicide in Georgetown Neighborhood
Seattle police are investigating a suspected homicide that occurred this afternoon in the Georgetown neighborhood.
At approximately 11:30 a.m., patrol officers responded to a report...
Northbound Curb Lane Closure on Central Avenue South for Bus Stop...
Kent drivers should be aware of a northbound curb lane closure on Central Avenue South at S 259th Street from March 16 through April...
Alternating Traffic Planned on Summit Avenue North and East Smith Street...
Drivers in Kent should expect temporary traffic delays on Monday, March 23, 2026, as alternating eastbound and westbound traffic will be in effect on...
Eastbound Lane Restrictions Scheduled on W Smith Street for Tree Removal
Drivers in Kent should prepare for temporary traffic impacts on Sunday, March 22, 2026, as eastbound lane restrictions are planned on W Smith Street...
After shocking revelations, WA leaders reconsider Cesar Chavez recognition
by Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 20, 2026
State lawmakers and the governor are rethinking how Washington marks the legacy of Cesar...
WA governor prepares to meet with NBA commissioner as hopes rise...
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 20, 2026
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Thursday previewed an upcoming meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ahead of...
Army Corps plan for Columbia River dredge spoils could cost SW...
by Henry Brannan, Washington State Standard
March 19, 2026
The federal agency that maintains the Columbia River’s shipping channel is proposing to build seven giant in-water...
New Police Officer Sworn In at Kent City Council Meeting
The Kent Police Department has officially welcomed a new officer as part of its growing force, with Officer Anthony Cienega being introduced and sworn...
Kent Police Arrest 8 in Major Shoplifting Crackdown Across Multiple Cities
The Kent Police Department has successfully carried out a major retail theft crackdown, resulting in multiple arrests and recovery of stolen goods during a...
City of Kent Government Proclaims American Red Cross Month
Kent, WA — The City of Kent officially recognized March as American Red Cross Month during a recent City Council meeting, highlighting the organization’s...
Face mask ban for police in Washington is signed into law
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 19, 2026
SEATTLE — Law enforcement officers in Washington state can no longer cover their faces to conceal their...
New law seeks to help clear up Washington’s DUI testing backlog
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 19, 2026
Thousands of cases have piled up in Washington as they await state testing to confirm if a...
Washington state clarifies what is an ‘election’
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
March 18, 2026
A new state law aims to erase any confusion about Washington’s ban on voting more than once...
Transparency battles are getting more difficult in WA
by Mike Fancher, Washington State Standard
March 18, 2026
Protecting the people’s right to know in Washington state is a constant battle that is getting even...
Man Seriously Injured in Stabbing During Domestic Dispute in Chinatown-International District
Seattle | March 18, 2026
A late-night domestic disturbance in Chinatown-International District turned violent early Wednesday morning, leaving a man with serious injuries and a...
Kent Police Department Issues Warning Over Online Marketplace Scams
Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department has issued a public advisory urging residents to exercise caution when buying and selling items through social...
WA students attending private universities to see state financial aid cut
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
March 18, 2026
This fall, students in Washington who attend private universities and receive state financial aid will see their...
Westbound Lane Closure Announced on SE 240th St for Guardrail Installation
Drivers should expect delays as a temporary westbound lane closure is scheduled on SE 240th Street between 148th Ave SE and 146th Pl SE...
