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Traffic Advisory: Westbound Lane and Sidewalk Closure on Canyon Dr for...
A westbound curb lane and sidewalk closure will be in effect on Canyon Drive west of 94th Avenue South from May 12 through May...
WA Supreme Court races shape up as income tax case looms
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 11, 2026
State Supreme Court races often pass by without much attention as incumbent justices sail to reelection.
It’ll be...
Armed Robbery Reported at South Seattle Convenience Store
Seattle police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early morning at a convenience store in the 1600 block of SW Holden Street.
According to...
Kent Gurdwara Sahib to Host Special Commemoration Program on May 17
The Sikh community in Kent, Washington, is set to gather for a special religious and historical event at Gurdwara Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib...
Arrest Made in South Seattle Encampment Homicide Case
Seattle police have arrested a 46-year-old man in connection with a homicide that occurred on May 7 in a tent encampment near Cheasty Boulevard...
Police Investigate Shooting in Seattle’s Bitter Lake Neighborhood
Seattle police are investigating a shooting that left a 39-year-old man injured in the Bitter Lake area on Tuesday evening.
At approximately 5:30 p.m., officers...
Traffic Advisory Issued for SE 240th St Lane Closure on May...
A temporary lane closure will impact drivers traveling westbound on SE 240th Street between 110th Avenue SE and 108th Avenue SE on May 12,...
Bellevue Police Investigate Late-Night Shooting, No Injuries Reported
Bellevue, WA: Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred late Friday evening in Bellevue. According to the Bellevue Police Department, officers were dispatched at...
U.S. to Revoke Passports Over Unpaid Child Support
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of State has announced a strict enforcement measure targeting individuals with significant unpaid child support, warning that their...
Rajasthan Foundation Expands to U.S. with First Office Announcement in Seattle
In a significant milestone for the Indian diaspora in the Pacific Northwest, the Rajasthan Foundation announced the establishment of its first official office in...
Shooting Under Investigation in South Seattle
Seattle, WA — Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday morning in South Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood following a reported altercation.
At approximately 10:54...
Legislative races to watch as Washington’s election season revs up
by Bill Lucia and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 8, 2026
This is the first of two installments providing an initial look at this year’s...
Kent Community Services Releases Official Public Bulletin Update
Dear Kent Residents,
As we welcome the month of May, I encourage everyone in our community to get outside, stay connected, and take part in...
Special Religious & Cultural Program at Gurdwara Sri Guru Teg Bahadur...
Gurdwara Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib has invited the sangat and local community to attend a special religious and cultural program on Sunday, May...
Vancouver Proclaims April 2026 as Sikh Heritage Month
A proud moment for the Sikh community was celebrated as Gurdeep Bains, Kamal Bains, and Harbhajan Gohtra attended the proclamation ceremony in Vancouver recognizing...
Join the Seattle Thunderbolts Cricket Academy Summer Camp 2026
Vijay Beniwal as the owner of Seattle Thunderbolts Cricket Academy, I’m excited to invite boys and girls across our community to join our Summer...
Let’s Go Washington prepares to gather signatures for income tax repeal...
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 8, 2026
The conservative political committee Let’s Go Washington plans to soon begin gathering signatures as part of its...
Negotiations threaten Premera coverage for over 100K MultiCare patients in WA
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 8, 2026
Starting in June, Washingtonians on Premera Blue Cross insurance may no longer pay in-network rates at MultiCare...
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...
