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Valley SWAT Arrests Robbery Suspect After Months-Long Investigation
Kent, WA – A robbery suspect accused of pulling a gun on a woman during an online marketplace transaction has been arrested following a...
West Fenwick Park Trail Closure Scheduled for Maintenance
KENT, WA — Visitors to West Fenwick Park should plan for temporary trail closures as maintenance work begins on Tuesday, June 16. According to...
$11M in federal aid for WA flood victims handed out as...
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
June 16, 2026
The deadline has passed to apply for federal assistance in response to Washington’s flooding last year, with...
Washington sued over assisted living spending cuts
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
June 15, 2026
Faced with a budget shortfall this year, Washington Democratic lawmakers relied on spending cuts and other maneuvers...
At last, WA’s iconic North Cascades Highway reopens
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
June 15, 2026
The North Cascades Highway reopened on Sunday, restoring an economic lifeline for small communities east of the...
WA falls again in national education ranking
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
June 15, 2026
Washington state has slipped once again in a national education ranking.
The new report from the Annie E....
Renton Gears Up for Hot Dog Hustle 5K on July 4
RENTON, WA — Runners, walkers, and families are invited to celebrate Independence Day with the annual Hot Dog Hustle 5K on July 4, 2026,...
WA state workers head into difficult wage talks as budget outlook...
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
June 12, 2026
State worker unions expected tough salary conversations this year, even before Gov. Bob Ferguson warned of difficult...
Man Seriously Injured in Early-Morning Shooting Near Seattle’s Belltown Neighborhood
SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle police are investigating a shooting that left a 36-year-old man seriously injured in the early hours of June 12 near...
Renton Hosts USA vs. Paraguay Watch Party at Legacy Square
RENTON, WA – Soccer fans are invited to gather at Legacy Square in Renton for a lively USA vs. Paraguay watch party as excitement...
Renton Residents Asked to Set Out Garbage Carts Early Due to...
RENTON, Wash. — The City of Renton is advising residents that residential waste collection services will begin earlier than usual on Monday, June 15,...
Ballmer’s philanthropy commits to funding 10,000 affordable housing units in WA
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
June 11, 2026
The Ballmer Group is committing hundreds of millions of dollars to fund 10,000 new affordable rental homes...
Kent Police Encourage Accountability and Recovery Through “Fix It For Your...
Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department is encouraging residents to take proactive steps toward resolving legal issues and improving their futures through its...
Kent Police Launch Blue Envelope Program to Improve Traffic Stops for...
KENT, Wash. — The Kent Police Department has announced the launch of the Washington State Blue Envelope Program, a voluntary initiative designed to make...
These new WA laws take effect Thursday
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
June 11, 2026
Over 200 new Washington state laws take effect Thursday.
Among them are tax hikes, enhancements to the state’s...
Trump looms large as 11 candidates vie to replace Dan Newhouse...
by Orion Donovan Smith, The Spokesman-Review, Washington State Standard
June 11, 2026
MOSES LAKE – For the first time in a dozen years, Rep. Dan Newhouse...
Massive clean energy project caught in legal crosswinds at WA Supreme...
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
June 10, 2026
Washington’s desire to accelerate clean energy development will be in the spotlight Thursday when the state Supreme...
Tukwila Police Highlight Multiple Incidents in Weekly Crime Report
Tukwila, WA — The Tukwila Police Department has released its latest “Incidents of Note” report, detailing several arrests and investigations that occurred throughout the...
Renton Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Walmart Arson Suspect
Renton, WA — The Renton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect connected to an arson investigation following a...
Kent Police Officer Praised for Quick Action During Downtown Building Fire
KENT, Wash. — A Kent Police officer is being recognized for his swift response and teamwork during a fire at an occupied building in...
Decomposed Body Found in Kent; Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Man
KENT, Wash. — Kent Police are investigating after the remains of an adult male were discovered in a brush-covered area near the intersection of...
WA lawmaker fights ethics charges in rare public hearing
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
June 10, 2026
Washington state Rep. Tarra Simmons got her long-sought opportunity Tuesday to publicly defend herself against an array...
WA’s controversial new drug pricing law upheld amid legal challenge
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
June 9, 2026
A judge on Tuesday rejected a challenge from major pharmaceutical companies against Washington’s new law trying to...
State order to kill wolf in northeast Washington is canceled
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
June 9, 2026
The state Department of Fish and Wildlife rescinded an order to kill a wolf in northeastern Washington...
Washington-based engineering tool manufacturer selects Montana for new $800M facility
by Keila Szpaller, Washington State Standard
June 8, 2026
A privately owned engineering and manufacturing company selected Great Falls as the site for an $800 million...
Why AG Nick Brown wants the Supreme Court involved in WA’s...
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
June 8, 2026
State Attorney General Nick Brown wants the conservative U.S. Supreme Court to wade into Washington’s partisan-fueled tiff...
Washington begins annual invasive pest survey
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
June 8, 2026
Washington state’s annual search for over 130 invasive insects, weeds and plant pathogens has begun.
Employees with the...
WA governor’s office warns agencies to prepare for ‘significant budget shortfalls’
by Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard
June 6, 2026
State agency leaders received a dire warning from Gov. Bob Ferguson’s office on Friday that they’re headed...
13-Year-Old Arrested in Connection With Fatal Shooting of Teen in Seattle’s...
SEATTLE — A 13-year-old boy was arrested on June 4 in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy in Seattle's Rainier Valley...
Environmental groups sue to stop 400 acres of logging in WA’s...
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
June 5, 2026
Three environmental groups are suing to block the logging of nearly 400 acres of state forestland in...
