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Mobile Disaster Assistance Center Coming to Auburn This Weekend

Residents in Auburn will have access to in-person disaster recovery support this weekend as King County Government hosts a Mobile Disaster Assistance Center on...

Fundraising effort saves patch of state-managed forest in western WA from logging

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard May 12, 2026 Environmental activists have raised the $32,000 needed to spare the trees surrounding a campground on the northern...

More legislative races to watch this year in WA

by Jake Goldstein-Street and Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard May 12, 2026 This is the second installment providing an initial look at this year’s legislative races....

Traffic Advisory: Westbound Lane and Sidewalk Closure on Canyon Dr for RapidRide Improvements

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 12

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...

Kent Police Department Opens Registration for Fall 2026 Community Police Academy

Washington State Marks Day of Civic Engagement on September 17

WA high court tosses natural gas measure approved by voters