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Renton’s Beloved Clam Lights Return to Gene Coulon Beach Park for the 2025 Holiday Season

Renton, Washington — Renton’s waterfront is glowing once again as the 2025 Clam Lights, sponsored by Ivar’s, illuminate Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park for...

Renton Launches Holiday Artist Studio Tour Celebrating Local Creativity

Renton, Washington — Renton is celebrating the holiday season with a month-long Holiday Artist Studio Tour, kicking off in honor of Artists Sunday® on...

Probe of WA Fish and Wildlife Commission to stretch into 2026

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard December 26, 2025 In early August, the leader of Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife had become so concerned with...

Felon Arrested in U-Village Retail Theft Operation

Seattle police arrested a 28-year-old convicted felon and detained two additional shoplifting suspects during a Retail Theft Operation at the University Village shopping center...

Kent Traffic Advisory Update

The City of Kent announced that all weather-related road closures have now been cleared and traffic routes are open as of 12/23/25 at 3:00...

Kent Police Department Shares Christmas Wishes With Community

Kent, Washington — The Kent Police Department extended warm holiday greetings to the community on Christmas Day, wishing residents a joyful and peaceful celebration. In...

RFK Jr. declares public health emergency for WA flooding

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 24, 2025 U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared a public health emergency Wednesday over this month’s flooding...

Head of WA Department of Commerce is leaving

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard December 24, 2025 Joe Nguyen is stepping down as director of Washington state’s Department of Commerce and is expected to...

Seattle Man Arrested for Arson Beneath Apartment Building, Assaulting Officers

Seattle police arrested a 29-year-old man early Tuesday morning after he allegedly set a recycling dumpster on fire beneath an occupied apartment building and...

Woman Arrested After Assaulting State Troopers and Seattle Police Officer in Tukwila

A 28-year-old woman was arrested and jailed after allegedly assaulting two Washington State Patrol troopers and a Seattle police officer during a disturbance-related investigation...

Hate Crime Charges Filed After Threats Against Seattle Synagogue

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (KCPAO) has filed criminal charges against a 30-year-old man arrested in connection with a hate crime involving threats...

Rainier Ave S Project in Renton Nears Completion, Work Pauses for Holidays

The City of Renton has provided an update on the Rainier Avenue South (Phase 4) project, confirming that construction is nearing its final stages...

City of Kent Announces Christmas Holiday Hours for Parks & Community Facilities

The City of Kent has officially announced adjusted operating hours for Parks, Recreation & Community Services during the Christmas holiday period. Residents are advised...

Kent Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision on East Valley Highway

KENT, Wash. — The Kent Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred Tuesday evening along East Valley Highway. Police...

Seattle Officials Urge Fans to Celebrate Safely Ahead of Super Sunday Rematch

Pedestrian Killed in Train Collision in Kent

With rally and ‘listening sessions’, WA initiative supporters deliver their message