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Renton Police Announce Shred-A-Thon & Rx Drug Take Back Event for...
The Renton Police Department is encouraging residents to take part in National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day by attending a special community event...
Railroad Repairs Prompt Evening Road Closures in Kent, Washington
A traffic advisory has been issued by the City of Kent Government for the evening of April 18, warning residents about temporary road closures...
Dollars flowing into a pair of hotly contested WA congressional races
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
April 17, 2026
An early fundraising leader has emerged from the crowd of candidates battling to succeed retiring Republican Congressman...
Washington state awards $56M for child care facility projects
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
April 16, 2026
Washington is pouring $55.8 million into early learning facilities across the state.
Gov. Bob Ferguson announced the competitive...
Eastern WA judge moves challenge against new sheriff law to Thurston...
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 16, 2026
An eastern Washington judge declined Thursday to rule on the future of a state law that could...
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...
