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Fatal Motorcycle Crash on West Seattle Bridge Under Investigation
Seattle police detectives are investigating a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred early this morning on the West Seattle Bridge.
At approximately 1:57 a.m., patrol officers...
Police Arrest Man for Assaulting Teen in North Seattle
Seattle Police arrested a 35-year-old man following an assault on a teenage girl in the Northgate area early this morning.
According to police, officers responded...
Kent Honors Corrections Officers During National Appreciation Week
The Kent Police Department has extended its gratitude to the City of Kent Corrections Facility (CKCF) in recognition of National Corrections Officer Week, highlighting...
Ex-Washington lawmaker Eric Robertson dies
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 5, 2026
Former Washington state lawmaker Eric Robertson, who served two stints in the Legislature decades apart, died April...
WA Supreme Court bats down referendum attempt targeting income tax
by Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 4, 2026
Washington’s Supreme Court on Monday denied a conservative political committee’s request to pursue an...
Candidate filing begins, kicking off Washington election season
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
May 4, 2026
An unusual and potentially pivotal midterm election season gets formally underway in Washington on Monday when candidates...
Lane Closure Scheduled on W Smith Street in Kent for Utility...
Drivers in Kent should prepare for minor delays as city officials have announced a temporary lane closure on West Smith Street.
According to Public Works,...
Seattle Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Sexual Assault Case
Detectives with the Special Victims Unit in Seattle are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to a sexual assault reported...
Felon Armed With Hatchet Arrested After Breaking Into Seattle Restaurant, Stealing...
A 55-year-old convicted felon was arrested early Tuesday morning after allegedly breaking into a business in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle using a...
Plan to sweep $4B from WA police and firefighter pension fund...
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 30, 2026
Retired police officers and firefighters in Washington, including former Congressman Dave Reichert, sued the state Thursday to...
Judge blocks Washington’s new sheriff standards law
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 29, 2026
Washington’s new law setting stricter eligibility standards for sheriffs was partially blocked in state court on Wednesday,...
WA’s latest emissions report shows small decline
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
April 29, 2026
State officials and environmentalists point to a new report on Washington’s greenhouse gas emissions as an indicator...
WA asks judge to force Tacoma immigrant detention center operator to...
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 28, 2026
TACOMA — Washington state health inspectors have tried for months to investigate complaints at the embattled immigrant...
Suspected DUI Driver Dies After Police Pursuit Crash in Kent
The Kent Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that followed a suspected DUI incident in Kent on the night of April 25, 2026.
According...
Fatal Motorcycle Collision Under Investigation in Factoria
The Bellevue Police Department has launched an investigation into a deadly traffic collision that occurred Friday night in Bellevue.
At approximately 9:07 p.m. on April...
Trump administration denies mitigation aid after WA floods
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 24, 2026
The Trump administration has denied Washington’s request for federal funding to prepare for future floods after a...
The role of natural gas and Washington’s energy future
by Paul W. Taylor, Washington State Standard
April 24, 2026
The Pacific Northwest faces a near-term electricity shortfall as demand rises faster than new resources can...
Top credit rating agency puts Washington on notice
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
April 24, 2026
Washington got a clear warning this week that its reliance on reserves and one-time maneuvers to balance...
WA Department of Natural Resources to close four campgrounds after lawmakers...
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
April 23, 2026
The Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday that four Washington state campgrounds will be closed for the...
Man Injured in Morning Shooting Near Hing Hay Park; Suspect at...
SEATTLE, WA — Police are investigating a shooting in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District that left a 37-year-old man Injured early this morning.
The incident occurred around...
Man Injured in Roosevelt Neighborhood Stabbing; Suspect Still at Large
SEATTLE, WA — Police are investigating a late-night stabbing in Seattle’s Roosevelt neighborhood that left a 28-year-old man injured and sent to the hospital.
The...
Fugitive from Oregon Arrested in Kent Following Multi-Agency Effort
KENT, WA — A wanted fugitive from Oregon was arrested in Kent, Washington, after local police acted on information provided by out-of-state authorities, highlighting...
Gray wolf population in WA surges to highest recorded level
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
April 23, 2026
Washington’s gray wolf population is at its highest count since the state began monitoring in 2008.
State and...
Ferguson fills seat on WA campaign watchdog panel as recall effort...
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
April 22, 2026
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has appointed Matt Segal, a founding partner of the Pacifica Law Group and...
Elderly Man Seriously Injured in Unprovoked Downtown Seattle Assault
A 77-year-old man was seriously injured following an unprovoked assault in downtown Seattle late Sunday night, prompting the arrest of one suspect and an...
Renton Police Reactivate License Plate Reader Cameras After Policy Updates
The Renton Police Department has resumed operation of its Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras after a temporary pause to comply with updated state...
Why families caring for children with disabilities are suing Washington state
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 22, 2026
When Jamie and Chris Thompson got married, they created a big, blended family.
Chris had three children from...
Olympia knew Washington farming is in crisis, but did nothing
by Ben Tindall, Washington State Standard
April 21, 2026
As the 2026 Washington state legislative session came to a close, there was at least one thing...
Renton Police Cancel Shred-A-Thon & Drug Take-Back Event
The Renton Police Department has announced the cancellation of its upcoming Shred-A-Thon and Prescription Drug Take-Back event that was scheduled for this weekend. Officials...
WA Fish and Wildlife panel confronts high tensions and harsh testimony
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
April 20, 2026
Surly public comments are a staple of Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission meetings, revealing the deeply personal...
