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Detectives Investigate Death at South Seattle Encampment
Seattle, WA — Seattle police detectives are investigating the death of a man found inside a tent encampment in South Seattle on Wednesday morning.
Just...
Teen Arrested After Knife Attack at Seattle’s Hing Hay Park
Seattle, WA — Seattle police arrested an 18-year-old man on Tuesday afternoon after he allegedly attacked a woman and attempted to stab multiple people...
In wake of Supreme Court ruling, WA Democrats weigh congressional redistricting...
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
May 7, 2026
Washington state Democrats are wrestling with whether to join the redistricting battles unfolding across the country.
There’s no...
Washington looking for solutions to looming water challenges
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 6, 2026
WOODINVILLE — For four straight years, at least parts of Washington have been in a drought, as...
Critics question WA’s progress reducing solitary confinement in state prisons
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 6, 2026
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. For the youth...
WA Supreme Court rejects state’s attempt to unblock sheriff eligibility law
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 5, 2026
A Washington Supreme Court commissioner on Tuesday declined to pause a judge’s ruling that blocked a new...
Knife-Wielding Suspect Arrested After Burglary in Seattle’s Little Saigon
Seattle, Washington — A 32-year-old man armed with a knife was arrested Tuesday afternoon following a burglary incident in Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood.
According to...
Nighttime Lane Closures Planned on S 212th Street in Kent for...
Kent, Washington — Drivers traveling through Kent should prepare for temporary disruptions as nighttime lane closures are scheduled along S 212th Street from 59th...
Missing Vulnerable Young Adult in Kent Sparks Community Concern
Kent, Washington — Authorities in Kent have issued an urgent alert regarding a missing vulnerable young adult, 21-year-old Amina Sahra Abidnoor, who was last...
Multiple Proclamations Issued Across Washington State Honoring Vaisakhi, Khalsa Day &...
A proud and historic moment for the Sikh community as multiple proclamations and resolutions were issued across Washington State recognizing Vaisakhi, Khalsa Day, and...
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...
