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Republican in WA House draws GOP challenger
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
March 10, 2026
An incumbent Washington Republican state lawmaker is facing an intraparty challenge from an associate pastor of a...
Renton Announces Waste Service Rate Updates for 2027
The Renton, Washington has released new details regarding upcoming waste collection rates as part of its 2027 solid waste service agreement with Recology.
According to...
DUI Crash in Kent Leads to Arrest After Driver Slams Into...
A suspected DUI crash in Kent, Washington led to the arrest of a driver after a collision involving a mother and her toddler, according...
Kent Police Department to Receive $1.92 Million for Officers, Training, and...
The Kent Police Department in Kent, Washington will receive approximately $1.92 million in funding aimed at strengthening public safety, supporting officer recruitment, and improving...
First grants awarded under WA’s new $100M police hiring program
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 10, 2026
The first two grants from Washington’s new $100 million effort to boost law enforcement hiring have been...
Nannies, housekeepers and other domestic workers to gain state protections in...
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
March 9, 2026
New protections for domestic workers in Washington will take effect next year under a bill Gov. Bob Ferguson...
Seattle litigator appointed to Washington Supreme Court
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 9, 2026
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday appointed Seattle litigator Theo Angelis to the state Supreme Court to...
Fee on health insurers to fund abortion services debated in WA...
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 9, 2026
Insurers in Washington could soon need to foot the bill for additional abortion funding.
A proposal under consideration...
Auburn WA Police Department Celebrates International Women’s Day by Honoring Women...
Auburn WA Police Department marked International Women’s Day by highlighting the contributions of women serving in law enforcement and supporting the community.
The department shared...
Data center tax break close to getting zapped by WA Legislature
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
March 7, 2026
Tax breaks for data center operators could soon be stripped from Washington state law.
On Saturday, the House...
WA Senate’s Democratic majority leader draws challenger from the left
by Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard
March 7, 2026
Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, who has served in the Legislature for two decades, faces the prospect...
Renton Declares March 2026 as American Red Cross Month
The City of Renton has officially proclaimed March 2026 as American Red Cross Month during Monday’s city council meeting, recognizing the humanitarian efforts and...
Drunk Tagger Caught Red-Handed Vandalizing Bridge, Running From Cops
A 20-year-old suspect was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly vandalizing a bridge and attempting to flee from police in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood.
According...
With rewrite, WA income tax on track to approval
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
March 6, 2026
Democrats in the Washington state House on Friday stood at the precipice of enacting a statewide income...
Last deadline of Washington legislative session kills more bills
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 7, 2026
So close.
With less than a week to go, policy proposals could see the finish line to becoming...
WA GOP lawmakers press schools chief on gender identity disclosure policies
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
March 6, 2026
Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this week, Washington House Republicans are seeking answers from the state’s...
Automated license plate reader regulations close to becoming WA law
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 6, 2026
Washington is one step closer to adding guardrails to the use of automated license plate readers.
The state...
Water Truck Rolls Over in Crash at Renton Intersection, Driver Hospitalized
A driver was hospitalized after a water truck rolled over in a collision at a busy intersection in Renton, authorities said.
According to the Renton...
WA senator refuses to apologize for inflammatory remark
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 5, 2026
A Republican Washington state senator refused to apologize for using an offensive term during floor debate Wednesday...
Traffic Advisory: Lane Closures Scheduled on Central Avenue in Kent for...
Drivers in Kent should prepare for temporary traffic disruptions as intermittent curb lane closures are scheduled along Central Avenue between South 228th Street and...
King County Launches 2026 Wastemobile Program for Safe Household Hazardous Waste...
The City of Kent Government has announced the return of the 2026 Wastemobile season, providing residents across King County with convenient locations to safely...
Kent Police Arrest 12 Suspects in Prostitution Sting at Local Hotel
The Kent Police Department announced that detectives and patrol officers arrested 12 suspects during a prostitution sting operation conducted at a hotel in Kent.
According...
Holdout Democrats leave WA House support for income tax in doubt
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
March 4, 2026
The votes weren’t there yet late Wednesday for Democrats’ income tax bill in the Washington state House.
Democratic...
WA takes another step to link its carbon market with California...
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
March 5, 2026
Washington’s cap-and-trade program could soon link with carbon markets in California and Quebec, a move that agency...
Cigarette tax hike still in play as WA legislative session wanes
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 4, 2026
Washington lawmakers are considering raising the state’s cigarette tax for the first time since 2010, to $5...
Republican newcomer will try to unseat Krishnadasan in WA Senate
by Conor Wilson, Washington State Standard
March 4, 2026
Gary Parker, a restaurant owner and philanthropist, confirmed in a phone interview Tuesday he plans to run...
Ban on police face coverings in WA nears final passage in...
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 3, 2026
A prohibition on law enforcement covering their faces, motivated by masked federal immigration agents, is one step...
Missing Vulnerable Adult with Dementia Last Seen in Auburn, Washington
Authorities are searching for a missing vulnerable adult who was last seen in the Auburn area and may be in need of medical assistance.
According...
U.S. Assistant Secretary Paul Kapur Visits India to Strengthen Bilateral Partnership
The U.S. Embassy India has welcomed Paul Kapur, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, during his official visit to India...
Low-Interest Disaster Loans Announced for Washington Flood Victims
Washington residents impacted by December’s historic flooding can now apply for low-interest disaster assistance loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The relief...
