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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 Sahib – Kent, Washington

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 effort

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 options

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...

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