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Elderly Man Seriously Injured in Unprovoked Downtown Seattle Assault
A 77-year-old man was seriously injured following an unprovoked assault in downtown Seattle late Sunday night, prompting the arrest of one suspect and an...
Renton Police Reactivate License Plate Reader Cameras After Policy Updates
The Renton Police Department has resumed operation of its Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras after a temporary pause to comply with updated state...
Why families caring for children with disabilities are suing Washington state
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 22, 2026
When Jamie and Chris Thompson got married, they created a big, blended family.
Chris had three children from...
Olympia knew Washington farming is in crisis, but did nothing
by Ben Tindall, Washington State Standard
April 21, 2026
As the 2026 Washington state legislative session came to a close, there was at least one thing...
Renton Police Cancel Shred-A-Thon & Drug Take-Back Event
The Renton Police Department has announced the cancellation of its upcoming Shred-A-Thon and Prescription Drug Take-Back event that was scheduled for this weekend. Officials...
WA Fish and Wildlife panel confronts high tensions and harsh testimony
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
April 20, 2026
Surly public comments are a staple of Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission meetings, revealing the deeply personal...
Demolition of WA Capitol office building gets underway
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 21, 2026
A long-vacant office building on the Washington state Capitol campus will soon be no more.
The state is...
After 21 years in WA Legislature, a moderate Democrat calls it...
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
April 20, 2026
Democratic state Rep. Larry Springer of Kirkland, who provided a moderating voice in his caucus for two...
Woman Seriously Injured in Pioneer Square Shooting; Suspect at Large
Seattle police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in the Pioneer Square neighborhood, leaving a 26-year-old woman critically injured.
According to the...
WA GOP leader says he has box of ballots found by...
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
April 17, 2026
King County election officials want to know how a box of ballots wound up next to a...
WA police lag on required deescalation, mental health training
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 17, 2026
Washington law enforcement officers are way behind completing deescalation and mental health training required under the state’s...
Renton Police Announce Shred-A-Thon & Rx Drug Take Back Event for...
The Renton Police Department is encouraging residents to take part in National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day by attending a special community event...
Railroad Repairs Prompt Evening Road Closures in Kent, Washington
A traffic advisory has been issued by the City of Kent Government for the evening of April 18, warning residents about temporary road closures...
Dollars flowing into a pair of hotly contested WA congressional races
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
April 17, 2026
An early fundraising leader has emerged from the crowd of candidates battling to succeed retiring Republican Congressman...
Washington state awards $56M for child care facility projects
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
April 16, 2026
Washington is pouring $55.8 million into early learning facilities across the state.
Gov. Bob Ferguson announced the competitive...
Eastern WA judge moves challenge against new sheriff law to Thurston...
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 16, 2026
An eastern Washington judge declined Thursday to rule on the future of a state law that could...
Cut to pre-K program leaves WA school officials frustrated
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
April 16, 2026
An early learning program designed to prepare children in Washington for kindergarten will soon shrink by nearly...
Seattle Police Arrest Armed Suspect in Chinatown-International District
Seattle police arrested a 52-year-old man early this morning in the Chinatown-International District after discovering he was carrying a knife and had an outstanding...
Man Arrested After Armed Standoff in Seattle’s Roosevelt Neighborhood
Seattle police arrested a 37-year-old man Wednesday evening following a tense standoff in the Roosevelt neighborhood after reports of a weapon threat.
At approximately 7:18...
Officer-Involved Shooting in Federal Way Under Investigation by VIIT
The Tukwila Police Department has shared a press release from the Valley Independent Investigative Team regarding an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Federal Way...
News Update: Weekend I-405 Closure in Renton Announced by WSDOT
The City of Renton has issued a weekend traffic alert in coordination with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), notifying residents of a...
News Update: Traffic Advisory Issued in Kent for April 17
The City of Kent Government has announced a traffic advisory for the evening of April 17 due to scheduled railroad repairs. The Burlington Northern...
Bellevue Police Make Additional Arrests in Crime Ring Targeting Elderly Residents
The Bellevue Police Department has announced further arrests in an ongoing investigation into a large-scale criminal organization accused of targeting older community members across...
Seattle Police Officer Honored with Medal of Courage for Heroic Rescue
The Seattle Police Department has awarded Officer Albert Khandzhayan the prestigious Medal of Courage for his heroic actions during a domestic violence-related robbery and...
Major Narcotics Bust in Seattle’s Lake City Yields Drugs and $76K...
A targeted narcotics operation in Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood led to the arrest of two suspected drug dealers and the seizure of a significant...
Renton Senior Activity Center to Close Temporarily for Major Upgrades
The City of Renton Parks and Recreation has announced the temporary closure of the Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center as part of a...
DOJ moves to vacate Jan. 6 conviction for Proud Boys leader...
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 15, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to erase the conviction of a prominent leader of the...
Trump backs Braun to unseat WA’s Gluesenkamp Perez in US House...
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
April 14, 2026
Republican John Braun on Tuesday snagged President Donald Trump’s endorsement in his bid to unseat Democratic U.S....
Swami Vivekananda Monument Unveiled in Seattle, Celebrating Indian Heritage
A significant cultural milestone was marked in Seattle as a statue of Swami Vivekananda was officially unveiled at Waterfront Park on April 11, 2026....
Class A Drugs and Weapons Seized in Ashford; Four Arrested in...
A proactive police operation in Ashford has led to the seizure of suspected Class A drugs, weapons, and the arrest of four individuals linked...
