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Renton Launches 2027–2028 Budget Survey to Gather Community Input
The City of Renton has officially launched its community-wide budget survey as part of the planning process for the 2027–2028 biennial budget. The survey...
Mayor Armondo Pavone Highlights Growth, Public Safety, and Future Plans in...
On March 25, 2026, Armondo Pavone delivered the annual State of the City address, outlining key achievements, ongoing challenges, and future priorities for the...
Man Arrested After Stabbing in Cherry Hill, Victim in Critical Condition
A 25-year-old man has been arrested following a stabbing incident Thursday evening in Seattle’s Cherry Hill neighborhood that left a 58-year-old man critically injured.
Police...
Lawsuit aims to block new eligibility requirements for WA sheriffs
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 3, 2026
Four eastern Washington sheriffs filed suit Friday seeking to block a new law that provides a path...
Heywood asks WA Supreme Court to allow referendum effort on income...
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
April 3, 2026
Opponents of Washington’s new income tax asked the state Supreme Court on Friday to allow them to...
WA clashes in court with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Robinhood
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 3, 2026
Washington sued the online prediction market platform Kalshi last week with claims that the company is violating...
U.S. Marshals Capture Seattle Homicide Suspect After Mistaken California Jail Release
The U.S. Marshals Service has arrested a Seattle homicide suspect, Isaiah Andrews, who was mistakenly released from a California jail in October 2025.
Andrews, 20,...
WA Fish and Wildlife commissioner accuses agency director of retaliation
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
April 3, 2026
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday accuses the leaders of the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife...
Immigrants in WA to be notified of federal workplace inspections under...
by Erick Bengel, Washington State Standard
April 1, 2026
A new state law will help immigrant workers know when the records proving they can legally work...
Two Injured in Shooting in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District
Police are investigating a shooting in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District that left two young men seriously injured Tuesday afternoon.
At approximately 4:10 p.m., officers responded to...
Burglary Suspect Arrested in South Seattle After $400 Liquor Theft
A 37-year-old man was arrested early this morning after allegedly breaking into a South Seattle business and stealing approximately $400 worth of alcohol.
Police responded...
Chair of WA House’s powerful budget-writing committee won’t seek reelection
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 1, 2026
Spokane state Rep. Timm Ormsby, the lead budget writer for Washington House Democrats who has served in...
Highway preservation at center of new WA transportation budget
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
March 31, 2026
Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday signed a spending plan for the state transportation system that he said...
Audit questions $37M in child care payments in WA
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 31, 2026
Washington made an estimated $37 million in questionable child care payments over the course of a year...
Brutal Robbery at West Seattle Encampment Leaves Three Hospitalized
Seattle, WA: A violent robbery at a tent encampment in West Seattle has left three men seriously injured, prompting an active investigation by Seattle...
City of Renton Promotes E-Waste Recycling at 1 Green Planet Facility
Renton, WA: The City of Renton is encouraging residents to take advantage of a local electronic recycling facility, 1 Green Planet, aimed at reducing...
City of Kent Launches ‘KentWorks’ App to Boost Community Services
Kent, WA: The City of Kent has officially introduced a new mobile application, KentWorks, designed to make it easier for residents to report non-emergency...
Dramatic Rescue After Car Fire in Kent Leaves Suspect Injured
Kent, WA: A routine patrol turned into a dramatic rescue operation late Saturday evening when Kent Police officers responded to a chaotic sequence of...
Washington adds safeguards for Flock cameras
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 30, 2026
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed into law new guardrails for the use of automated license...
Washington charges drivers for buying studded tires. Why doesn’t Oregon?
by Mia Maldonado, Washington State Standard
March 30, 2026
As weather warms and more Oregonians spend their time outside, spring brings the telltale clicking sounds of...
Pharmaceutical giants sue WA over new drug pricing law
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 30, 2026
Two of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies sued Washington state on Wednesday, alleging a new law to...
As Washington gets an income tax, the fight to overturn it...
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
March 28, 2026
Come Monday, Washington is expected to have a state income tax on the books for the first...
Third round of ‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands to Washington’s state...
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
March 28, 2026
Thousands of people gathered at the Washington state capitol on Saturday for the “No Kings” protest, a...
New WA law drops barriers for homeless shelters, permanent supportive housing
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 27, 2026
EVERETT — A new Washington state law will require local governments to allow housing for people experiencing...
Auburn School District Hiring Marshallese Interpreters to Support Community
Auburn, WA: The Auburn School District has announced an opportunity for Marshallese interpreters to join its team, aiming to strengthen communication between schools and...
Taxiway B Safety Improvements Planned at Boeing Field
King County International Airport–Boeing Field (KCIA) is moving forward with a major safety improvement project in collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to...
Advisory for Seattle Center Visitors This Saturday
Visitors heading to Seattle Center this Saturday should be aware of a planned protest expected to begin at Cal Anderson Park around 12 PM....
Workforce Discovery Lab Summer Program 2026 Announced!
The Success Foundation is excited to launch the 2026 Workforce Discovery Lab, a FREE two-week summer program designed for high school students to explore...
King County Encourages Safe Disposal of Expired Medications on April 4
Residents of Washington, including those in King County, are being encouraged to safely dispose of expired or unwanted medications through the Washington Safe Medication...
Spacesuit Design Contest Workshops to Be Held at Museum of Flight...
Creative minds interested in aerospace and design have an opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops at the Museum of Flight in Seattle as part...
