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Cut to pre-K program leaves WA school officials frustrated
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
April 16, 2026
An early learning program designed to prepare children in Washington for kindergarten will soon shrink by nearly...
Seattle Police Arrest Armed Suspect in Chinatown-International District
Seattle police arrested a 52-year-old man early this morning in the Chinatown-International District after discovering he was carrying a knife and had an outstanding...
Man Arrested After Armed Standoff in Seattle’s Roosevelt Neighborhood
Seattle police arrested a 37-year-old man Wednesday evening following a tense standoff in the Roosevelt neighborhood after reports of a weapon threat.
At approximately 7:18...
Officer-Involved Shooting in Federal Way Under Investigation by VIIT
The Tukwila Police Department has shared a press release from the Valley Independent Investigative Team regarding an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Federal Way...
News Update: Weekend I-405 Closure in Renton Announced by WSDOT
The City of Renton has issued a weekend traffic alert in coordination with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), notifying residents of a...
News Update: Traffic Advisory Issued in Kent for April 17
The City of Kent Government has announced a traffic advisory for the evening of April 17 due to scheduled railroad repairs. The Burlington Northern...
Bellevue Police Make Additional Arrests in Crime Ring Targeting Elderly Residents
The Bellevue Police Department has announced further arrests in an ongoing investigation into a large-scale criminal organization accused of targeting older community members across...
Seattle Police Officer Honored with Medal of Courage for Heroic Rescue
The Seattle Police Department has awarded Officer Albert Khandzhayan the prestigious Medal of Courage for his heroic actions during a domestic violence-related robbery and...
Major Narcotics Bust in Seattle’s Lake City Yields Drugs and $76K...
A targeted narcotics operation in Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood led to the arrest of two suspected drug dealers and the seizure of a significant...
Renton Senior Activity Center to Close Temporarily for Major Upgrades
The City of Renton Parks and Recreation has announced the temporary closure of the Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center as part of a...
DOJ moves to vacate Jan. 6 conviction for Proud Boys leader...
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 15, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to erase the conviction of a prominent leader of the...
Trump backs Braun to unseat WA’s Gluesenkamp Perez in US House...
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
April 14, 2026
Republican John Braun on Tuesday snagged President Donald Trump’s endorsement in his bid to unseat Democratic U.S....
Swami Vivekananda Monument Unveiled in Seattle, Celebrating Indian Heritage
A significant cultural milestone was marked in Seattle as a statue of Swami Vivekananda was officially unveiled at Waterfront Park on April 11, 2026....
Class A Drugs and Weapons Seized in Ashford; Four Arrested in...
A proactive police operation in Ashford has led to the seizure of suspected Class A drugs, weapons, and the arrest of four individuals linked...
Serious Crash in Edenbridge Leaves Motorcyclist Injured; Police Appeal for Witnesses
A serious road traffic collision in Edenbridge has left a motorcyclist with significant injuries, prompting authorities to seek public assistance.
According to Kent Police, the...
Seattle Leaders Convene for Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Resilience Initiative
A recent event organized by the CyberRisk Collaborative brought together members of the Seattle CISO Leadership Board, highlighting a shared commitment to strengthening national...
Seattle Desi Women’s Circle Creates Space for Friendship and Support
A growing community initiative in the Seattle area is bringing women together to build meaningful connections and support systems through open conversation and shared...
Community Garage Sale Brings 70+ Vendors to Renton
Bargain hunters and treasure seekers are in for a treat as Renton Parks and Recreation hosts a large Community Garage Sale this April, bringing...
Cedar River Trail Section Reopens in Renton
A previously closed section of the Cedar River Trail has officially reopened, offering renewed access for pedestrians and cyclists between Riverview Park and the...
Renton Seeks Community Input to Make Streets Safer
The city of Renton is inviting residents to help shape a safer future for its streets through a new Safety Action Plan. The initiative...
Work underway to create new WA housing agency
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 13, 2026
Washington boasts 221 housing-related programs across 30 state agencies.
But despite all of these initiatives, Lt. Gov. Denny...
City of Kent Honors 911 Dispatchers During National Public Safety Telecommunicators...
The City of Kent has officially recognized the vital contributions of emergency dispatchers by proclaiming April 12–18, 2026, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
In...
Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Renton Crash as Major Road Closures Disrupt...
Authorities in Renton, Washington are responding to a serious traffic collision that has led to major road closures and significant delays in the area....
Kent Police Promote Pet Adoption and Honor Animal Control Heroes During...
The Kent Police Department is highlighting the importance of animal welfare and community involvement as it celebrates National Animal Control Appreciation Week starting April...
Trump approves disaster declaration for WA flooding
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 11, 2026
President Donald Trump has approved opening up federal funding to deal with the aftermath of historic flooding...
Traffic Advisory: Lane Closure on 108th Ave SE for RapidRide I-Line...
Commuters are advised to expect delays due to a temporary lane closure in the area as part of ongoing transit improvements.
The northbound curb lane...
Alaska Airlines Announces Increase in Checked Baggage Fees Starting April 2026
Alaska Airlines has announced a hike in checked baggage fees for flights across North America, citing rising fuel costs and an uncertain global economic...
Lanes Reopen on SR 522 After Collision Near Fales Road
Traffic flow has returned to normal on State Route 522 near Fales Road after a collision earlier in the day forced a full closure...
Highway Lane Closure Causes Traffic Slowdown, Authorities Urge Caution
Motorists experienced delays after a section of roadway was partially closed due to ongoing maintenance work. Traffic cones and lane markings indicate that one...
Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center to Temporarily Close for Major...
Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center — The Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center will temporarily close beginning April 15, 2026, as the city...
