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Seattle Officials Urge Fans to Celebrate Safely Ahead of Super Sunday...
SEATTLE — With the Seahawks set to return to Super Sunday for the first time in a decade, city officials are reminding fans to...
Pedestrian Killed in Train Collision in Kent
A 64-year-old Kent woman was killed Monday evening after being struck by a northbound BNSF train, according to the Kent Police Department.
Officers were dispatched...
With rally and ‘listening sessions’, WA initiative supporters deliver their message
by Jerry Cornfield and Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
February 4, 2026
Dori Whitford says she will travel anywhere to talk about the importance of keeping...
Proposed block on WA police hiring ICE agents fizzles out in...
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
February 3, 2026
A proposal to bar law enforcement in the state from employing former federal immigration agents hired under...
Man Arrested After Fleeing Police and Crashing Stolen Car in Seattle
Seattle, WA — February 4, 2026 — Seattle police arrested a 45-year-old man early Wednesday morning after he fled from officers in a stolen...
Man Arrested Following Drive-By Shooting and Police Pursuit in South Seattle
Seattle, WA — February 1, 2026 — Seattle police arrested an 18-year-old man Sunday evening after a drive-by shooting in South Seattle.
Officers responded just...
Kent Police Warn Residents About Targeted Phone Scam
The Kent Police Department has issued a public warning after a local resident was targeted in a sophisticated phone scam involving impersonation of law...
WA Senate leader explains dim outlook for a new tax on...
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
February 3, 2026
A year ago, Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, signed onto legislation to create a statewide version...
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was ‘robbed’ of MVP, WA Senate resolves
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
February 2, 2026
The Washington state Senate declared Monday what many Mariners fans have been thinking this offseason: Cal Raleigh...
Record deaths in WA child welfare system have Legislature’s attention
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
February 2, 2026
Child deaths and critical injuries in Washington’s child welfare system hit a record high in 2025.
State lawmakers...
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Talks Super Bowl Bet With Boston Mayor,...
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a friendly Super Bowl wager with the mayor of Boston during a press event this week, marking the latest...
Detectives Investigate Homicide in Downtown Seattle
Seattle police detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred early this morning in Downtown Seattle.
At approximately 1:30 a.m., patrol officers responded to reports of...
Detectives Investigate Double Homicide in South Seattle
Seattle police detectives are investigating a double homicide that occurred Tuesday afternoon in South Seattle.
Just before 4 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of...
Seahawks Rally Announced at Renton City Hall
Renton, WA — The City of Renton has announced a Seahawks Rally set to take place at Renton City Hall on Friday, February 6,...
Illness sidelines chair of key WA budget committee
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
January 30, 2026
With a veteran Washington state lawmaker out due to illness, House Democrats are reworking leadership of a...
Kratom taxes and regulations weighed in WA
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
January 31, 2026
Washington lawmakers are considering three bills to strengthen regulation of kratom, a psychoactive supplement sold at convenience...
WA legislator proposes solution to address vacancies by nonpartisan officeholders
by Erick Bengel, Washington State Standard
January 30, 2026
Under Washington’s constitution, an officeholder elected to a partisan position who vacates their seat — through removal...
Man Carrying Handcrafted Hatchet and Dagger Arrested for Trespassing in Seattle
SEATTLE — Seattle police arrested a 41-year-old convicted felon late Tuesday night after he was found trespassing on private property while carrying unlawful weapons,...
Officer Injured During Arrest of Violent Felon on Federal Probation in...
SEATTLE — A Seattle police officer was injured Tuesday night during the arrest of a violent felon on federal probation following a struggle in...
Felon Arrested After Tossing Drugs and Cash During Chase in Seattle’s...
SEATTLE — Seattle police arrested a known drug dealer with multiple outstanding felony warrants Tuesday afternoon after a brief foot chase in the Chinatown-International...
Renton Police Clarify Role Amid Federal Immigration Enforcement Activity
The Renton Police Department has issued a community update addressing concerns over the presence of federal immigration enforcement agents operating within the city.
According to...
Officer-Involved Shooting Follows Police Pursuit in Tukwila
TUKWILA, Wash. — A police pursuit early Thursday morning ended with an officer-involved shooting and the arrest of a suspect on multiple felony charges,...
WA picks EV charger projects to receive federal funding
by Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard
January 29, 2026
Five awardees are on track to receive a combined $12.1 million in federal funding to build and...
Scam Alert Issued as Everett Police Warn of Government Impersonation Frauds
Everett, WA — The Everett Police Department is warning residents about a growing number of scams involving individuals impersonating government officials, including law enforcement...
Rain and Gusty Winds to Persist Across Western Washington
Seattle, WA — The National Weather Service in Seattle says periods of rain and gusty winds will continue across Western Washington over the next...
Stung by a court ruling, WA looks to clarify what is...
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
January 29, 2026
It may seem obvious that a registered voter in Washington can only vote once in an election.
It’s...
Lower drunk driving limit approved by WA Senate
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
January 28, 2026
Washington took a major stride Wednesday toward slashing the state’s legal limit for driving drunk.
A divided state...
Republican WA congressman: Immigration crackdown has ‘gotten out of hand’
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
January 28, 2026
U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse said Wednesday that “a lot of questions need to be answered” in the...
Traffic Update: Maple Valley Highway Fully Reopened After Accident Repairs
Renton, WA — The City of Renton announced that Maple Valley Highway (SR 169) is now fully open following earlier lane closures caused by...
The latest attempt to legalize homegrown marijuana in Washington
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
January 28, 2026
After more than a decade of failed attempts, supporters of amending Washington state law to allow for...
