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WA’s latest emissions report shows small decline

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard April 29, 2026 State officials and environmentalists point to a new report on Washington’s greenhouse gas emissions as an indicator...

WA asks judge to force Tacoma immigrant detention center operator to let inspectors in

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard April 28, 2026 TACOMA — Washington state health inspectors have tried for months to investigate complaints at the embattled immigrant...

Suspected DUI Driver Dies After Police Pursuit Crash in Kent

The Kent Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that followed a suspected DUI incident in Kent on the night of April 25, 2026. According...

Fatal Motorcycle Collision Under Investigation in Factoria

The Bellevue Police Department has launched an investigation into a deadly traffic collision that occurred Friday night in Bellevue. At approximately 9:07 p.m. on April...

Trump administration denies mitigation aid after WA floods

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard April 24, 2026 The Trump administration has denied Washington’s request for federal funding to prepare for future floods after a...

The role of natural gas and Washington’s energy future

by Paul W. Taylor, Washington State Standard April 24, 2026 The Pacific Northwest faces a near-term electricity shortfall as demand rises faster than new resources can...

Top credit rating agency puts Washington on notice

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard April 24, 2026 Washington got a clear warning this week that its reliance on reserves and one-time maneuvers to balance...

WA Department of Natural Resources to close four campgrounds after lawmakers cut funding

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard April 23, 2026 The Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday that four Washington state campgrounds will be closed for the...

Man Injured in Morning Shooting Near Hing Hay Park; Suspect at Large

SEATTLE, WA — Police are investigating a shooting in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District that left a 37-year-old man Injured early this morning. The incident occurred around...

Man Injured in Roosevelt Neighborhood Stabbing; Suspect Still at Large

SEATTLE, WA — Police are investigating a late-night stabbing in Seattle’s Roosevelt neighborhood that left a 28-year-old man injured and sent to the hospital. The...

Fugitive from Oregon Arrested in Kent Following Multi-Agency Effort

KENT, WA — A wanted fugitive from Oregon was arrested in Kent, Washington, after local police acted on information provided by out-of-state authorities, highlighting...

Gray wolf population in WA surges to highest recorded level

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard April 23, 2026 Washington’s gray wolf population is at its highest count since the state began monitoring in 2008. State and...

Ferguson fills seat on WA campaign watchdog panel as recall effort looms

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard April 22, 2026 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has appointed Matt Segal, a founding partner of the Pacifica Law Group and...

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...

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